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# 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.

## What is a R.B. Kitaj work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.