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# Robert Bechtle (1932–2020)

## What is Robert Bechtle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Robert Bechtle at 15 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$20,480, n=27). The auction record is $458,500 for '64 Chrysler (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | '64 Chrysler, 1971 | Oil paint | $458,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | '67 Chrysler, 1973 | Oil paint | $381,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | 20th and Texas, Early Evening, 2004 | Painting | $229,100 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Zenith, 1968 | Oil paint | $205,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | View of North Adams, 2006 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Towel dispenser | Oil on canvas | $103,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | French Doors I, 1965 | Oil paint | $95,000 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Jetta, 2003 | Oil paint | $95,000 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | At the Golden Nugget, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $89,600 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Bolinas Garage, 1977 | Gouache | $88,200 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $103,000 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $14,670 |
| Prints | 22 | $1,166 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $95,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $8,960 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,848 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Bechtle is an American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Bechtle sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Bechtle work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bechtle work is $6,300.

The median Robert Bechtle print sells for $1,143 across 21 lots.

The median Robert Bechtle work on paper sells for $16,640 across 15 lots.

The median Robert Bechtle painting sells for $126,000 across 11 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,143‡ | $5,313 | 95.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 12 | $126,000 | $458,500 | 91.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $16,640 | $88,200 | 93.8% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $217,050 | $458,500 | — | 2025-11-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Robert Bechtle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,143 with 95.5% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $126,000, record $458,500. A typical Robert Bechtle painting sells for around 110× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $217,050.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $953–$1,693 | $1,386 | $3,556 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $531–$1,411‡ | $694‡ | $4,655 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $95,000–$317,250 | $110,500 | $458,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,150–$56,885 | $29,728 | $88,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,266–$22,018 | $16,640 | $30,480 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $458,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $381,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $88,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $65,891 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,655 |

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 Bechtle worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bechtle work is $6,300. The median Robert Bechtle print sells for $1,143 across 21 lots. The median Robert Bechtle work on paper sells for $16,640 across 15 lots. The median Robert Bechtle painting sells for $126,000 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Bechtle print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bechtle print is $1,143. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Bechtle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bechtle print is $5,313.

### What is the average price of a Robert Bechtle work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bechtle work on paper is $16,640.

### What is Robert Bechtle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bechtle work on paper is $88,200.

### 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 $458,500.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Bechtle print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Bechtle print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Bechtle print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Bechtle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $694, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Bechtle's auction record?

Robert Bechtle's auction record is $458,500, set in 2010.

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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, “Robert Bechtle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-bechtle (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.