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# Robert Arthur Goodnough (1917–2010)

Robert Arthur Goodnough is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,335. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Arthur Goodnough sold in 2026 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Arthur Goodnough work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Arthur Goodnough work is $4,335.

The median Robert Arthur Goodnough painting sells for $5,938 across 24 lots.

The median Robert Arthur Goodnough work on paper sells for $275 across 5 lots.

The median Robert Arthur Goodnough print sells for $382 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $382 | $411 | 66.7% | 2007-09-07 |
| Paintings | 28 | $5,938† | $52,500 | 85.7% | 2025-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $275† | $1,536 | 62.5% | 2023-07-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Arthur Goodnough's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $382 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $5,938, record $52,500. A typical Robert Arthur Goodnough painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,660–$6,710 | $5,625 | $9,375 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,922–$14,375† | $8,125† | $52,500 |

† 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 | 2018 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $34,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $450† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $411 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $353 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Robert Arthur Goodnough worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Arthur Goodnough work is $4,335. The median Robert Arthur Goodnough painting sells for $5,938 across 24 lots. The median Robert Arthur Goodnough work on paper sells for $275 across 5 lots. The median Robert Arthur Goodnough print sells for $382 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Arthur Goodnough painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Arthur Goodnough painting is $5,938. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Arthur Goodnough's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Arthur Goodnough painting is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a large Robert Arthur Goodnough painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Arthur Goodnough painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Arthur Goodnough's auction record?

Robert Arthur Goodnough's auction record is $52,500, set in 2018.

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