Robert Beck (b. 1959)
What is Robert Beck’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Robert Beck at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $648 including buyer’s premium (middle half $537–$785, n=6). The auction record is $8,750 for Priest Dust (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priest Dust, 2005 | Paper | $8,750 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Art Work by Kipland Kinkel For His Parents, Bill and Faith, 2004 | Diptych | $7,500 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1995 | Drawings | $7,500 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | Hidden Pictures (Rising) | Graphite | $6,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 5 | The Flowers of Upheaval (Apart from the Whole) | Ten chromogenic prints | $3,000 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Apart from the Whole (Communion) | Eleven chromogenic prints | $2,500 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Kip Kinkel, 2001 | Inkjet print in colors on paper | $990 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Emma .22, 1995 | Books | $945 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled ("The Video Manuel" by David Cheshire/"Art Therapy: In Theory and Practice" ed Elinor Ullman and Penny Dachinger), 1998 | Mixed media drawing with acrylic paint, carbon, charcoal, graphite, and latent finger print powder, on paper | $938 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Apart from the Whole (Communion), 2005 | 11 chromogenic prints, in artist's frame | $886 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $724 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $570 |
| Other | 6 | $569 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $886 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $446 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Beck is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $596.
A work by Robert Beck sold in 2026 for $826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Beck on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Beck work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Beck work is $596.
The median Robert Beck work on paper sells for $508 across 14 lots.
The median Robert Beck photograph sells for $724 across 6 lots.
The median Robert Beck print sells for $504 across 3 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 | 3 | $504 | $990 | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $508 | $8,750 | 82.4% | 2024-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $378 | $378 | — | 2024-07-11 |
| Photography | 6 | $724 | $3,000 | — | 2024-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,500 | $8,750 | — | 2015-09-17 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $297–$711 | $374 | $7,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $381–$6,000 | $882 | $8,750 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $561–$2,500 | $886 | $3,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2015 | $3,000 |
| Photography | 2015 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $504 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $378 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Beck worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Beck work is $596. The median Robert Beck work on paper sells for $508 across 14 lots. The median Robert Beck photograph sells for $724 across 6 lots. The median Robert Beck print sells for $504 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Beck work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Beck work on paper is $508.
What is Robert Beck's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Beck work on paper is $8,750.
What is Robert Beck's auction record?
Robert Beck's auction record is $8,750, set in 2015.
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