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# Rob Pruitt (b. 1964)

## What is Rob Pruitt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Rob Pruitt at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,828–$17,210, n=15). The auction record is $305,000 for Chinese Buffet (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Buffet | Painting | $305,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Power of the Panda (Happy Alone), 2000 | Enamel | $178,722 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 3 | King Panda, 2015 | Enamel | $175,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Pa, 2001 | Enamel | $162,500 | Phillips | Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Chinese Buffet | Enamel | $159,635 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Summer Love (Pandas), 2016 | Painting | $150,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 7 | Sottsass Bear, 2013 | Painting | $147,965 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | White Pandas, 2003 | Linen | $145,485 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Country Boy, 2011 | Painting | $126,494 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Ladies and Gentleman... (Art Awards Penguins) | Glitter and enamel on canvas, in 3 parts | $125,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $36,250 |
| Other | 14 | $9,485 |
| Prints | 7 | $5,538 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $29,487 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $20,160 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rob Pruitt is an American artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $21,505.

A work by Rob Pruitt sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rob Pruitt work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rob Pruitt work is $21,505.

The median Rob Pruitt painting sells for $35,000 across 69 lots.

The median Rob Pruitt print sells for $12,812 across 11 lots.

The median Rob Pruitt sculpture sells for $19,312 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Rob Pruitt paintings typically sell for $18,900–$93,750 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $12,812 | $60,500 | 84.6% | 2025-02-28 |
| Paintings | 84 | $35,000 | $305,000 | 82.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,500 | $10,080 | — | 2025-08-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $19,312 | $37,500 | 50% | 2016-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $148,982 | $305,000 | — | 2018-09-27 |

Rob Pruitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $12,812 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (84 lots) median $35,000, record $305,000. A typical Rob Pruitt painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $148,982.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,306–$19,530 | $12,812 | $60,500 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $26,684–$42,444 | $35,000 | $125,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $18,900–$93,750 | $44,919 | $305,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $305,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $178,722 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $60,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $21,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,125 |

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 Rob Pruitt worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rob Pruitt work is $21,505. The median Rob Pruitt painting sells for $35,000 across 69 lots. The median Rob Pruitt print sells for $12,812 across 11 lots. The median Rob Pruitt sculpture sells for $19,312 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Rob Pruitt paintings typically sell for $18,900–$93,750 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Rob Pruitt painting?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rob Pruitt painting is $35,000.

### What is Rob Pruitt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rob Pruitt painting is $305,000.

### What is the average price of a Rob Pruitt print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rob Pruitt print is $12,812.

### What is Rob Pruitt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rob Pruitt print is $60,500.

### What is the average price of a large Rob Pruitt painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rob Pruitt painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $44,919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Rob Pruitt painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rob Pruitt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rob Pruitt's auction record?

Rob Pruitt's auction record is $305,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rob Pruitt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rob-pruitt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.