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# Robert Berks (1922–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Robert Berks at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $792–$990, n=5). The auction record is $2,508 for Sketches, photographs and reference materials for the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketches, photographs and reference materials for the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial, 1961-1974 | Crayon | $2,508 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy, Heroic Head, 1964 | Bronze | $2,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy, Heroic Head, 1964 | Bronze | $2,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Scale models and supporting documentation for a monument to Mother Clara Hale, 1993-1996 | Photographs | $990 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Four works on paper relating to John F. Kennedy and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1971 | Pastel, acrylic, pencil, color pencils, chalk and ballpoint pen on wove paper | $792 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Four works on paper relating to John F. Kennedy and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. | Pastel and acrylic on wove paper | $792 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Albert Einstein | Bronzed plaster | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2026 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Berks is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $792. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Berks sold in 2026 for $792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Berks work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Berks work is $792.

The median Robert Berks sculpture sells for $276 across 6 lots.

The median Robert Berks work on paper sells for $1,650 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Berks photograph sells for $990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,650 | $2,508 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $276† | $2,040 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $990 | $990 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $107–$1,636† | $276† | $2,040 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,508 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $2,040 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $2,040 |
| Photography | 2026 | $990 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $792 |

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 Berks worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Berks work is $792. The median Robert Berks sculpture sells for $276 across 6 lots. The median Robert Berks work on paper sells for $1,650 across 2 lots. The median Robert Berks photograph sells for $990 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Berks's auction record is $2,508, set in 2026.

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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 Berks auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-berks (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.