Robert Bates (b. 1943)
Robert Bates is an English artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $260. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Bates sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $270 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Bates on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Bates work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bates work is $260.
The median Robert Bates print sells for $250 across 3 lots.
The median Robert Bates work on paper sells for $1,146 across 1 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 | $250† | $250† | — | 2004-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,146 | $1,146 | 33.3% | 2003-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Bates worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bates work is $260. The median Robert Bates print sells for $250 across 3 lots. The median Robert Bates work on paper sells for $1,146 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Bates's auction record?
Robert Bates's auction record is $1,146, set in 2003.
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