R.B. Kitaj (1932–2007)
R.B. Kitaj is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,028. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by R.B. Kitaj sold in 2019 for $3,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.B. Kitaj work is $1,028.
The median R.B. Kitaj print sells for $277 across 31 lots.
The median R.B. Kitaj work on paper sells for $2,376 across 5 lots.
The median R.B. Kitaj painting sells for $6,613 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) R.B. Kitaj prints typically sell for $81–$1,531 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $277‡ | $7,272 | 79.5% | 2025-08-24 |
| Paintings | 3 | $6,613 | $95,347 | — | 2019-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,376 | $11,148 | — | 2016-03-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
R.B. Kitaj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $277 with 79.5% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $6,613, record $95,347. A typical R.B. Kitaj painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $81–$1,531‡ | $277‡ | $7,272 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $95,347 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,148 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,272 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,613 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,822 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,456 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a R.B. Kitaj worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.B. Kitaj work is $1,028. The median R.B. Kitaj print sells for $277 across 31 lots. The median R.B. Kitaj work on paper sells for $2,376 across 5 lots. The median R.B. Kitaj painting sells for $6,613 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) R.B. Kitaj prints typically sell for $81–$1,531 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a R.B. Kitaj print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R.B. Kitaj print is $277. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is R.B. Kitaj's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a R.B. Kitaj print is $7,272.
What is the average price of a medium R.B. Kitaj print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R.B. Kitaj print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is R.B. Kitaj's auction record?
R.B. Kitaj's auction record is $95,347, set in 2013.
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