Robert Bechtle (1932–2020)

Robert Bechtle is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $21,250.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions8$1,440$5,31387.5%2025-01-16
Paintings11$126,000$482,5002025-12-02
Works on Paper9$18,626$88,20088.9%2026-02-24
Masterpieces (top of market)7$381,000$482,5002025-11-20

Robert Bechtle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,440 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $126,000, record $482,500. A typical Robert Bechtle painting sells for around 88× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $381,000.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Santa Barbara Patio II2026-02-24Phillips$13,816
Untitled2025-12-02Phillips$15,120
'67 Chrysler2025-11-20Christie's$381,000
French Doors I2025-09-30Christie's$95,000
Jetta2025-09-30Christie's$95,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Robert Bechtle painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bechtle painting is $126,000.

What is Robert Bechtle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bechtle painting is $482,500.

What is Robert Bechtle's auction record?

Robert Bechtle's auction record is $482,500, set on 2010-05-12.