R B Kitaj (1932–2007)
R B Kitaj is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $472. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by R B Kitaj is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,970; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R B Kitaj work is $472.
The median R B Kitaj print sells for $368 across 17 lots.
The median R B Kitaj work on paper sells for $3,970 across 1 lots.
The median R B Kitaj painting sells for $27,024 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $368† | $2,990 | 85% | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $27,024 | $27,024 | — | 2012-07-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,970‡ | $3,970‡ | 50% | 2025-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
R B Kitaj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $368 with 85% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $27,024, record $27,024. A typical R B Kitaj painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $219–$698† | $367† | $2,990 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $27,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,970‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $2,990 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $2,990 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R B Kitaj work is $472. The median R B Kitaj print sells for $368 across 17 lots. The median R B Kitaj work on paper sells for $3,970 across 1 lots. The median R B Kitaj painting sells for $27,024 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a R B Kitaj print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R B Kitaj print is $368. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is R B Kitaj's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a R B Kitaj print is $2,990.
What is the average price of a medium R B Kitaj print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R B Kitaj print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is R B Kitaj's auction record?
R B Kitaj's auction record is $27,024, set in 2012.
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