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Robert Blackburn (1920–2003)

Robert Blackburn is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,250.

A work by Robert Blackburn sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Robert Blackburn work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Blackburn work is $2,250.

The median Robert Blackburn print sells for $2,550 across 54 lots.

The median Robert Blackburn work on paper sells for $1,778 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Blackburn prints typically sell for $1,480–$3,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Blackburn prints typically sell for $2,225–$6,620 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions59$2,550$17,50091.5%2026-10-01
Works on Paper28$1,778$4,40085.7%2026-10-01
Masterpieces (top of market)4$13,750$17,500—2023-10-19

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)27$2,225–$6,620$3,000$17,500
medium (50–120 cm)27$1,480–$3,750$2,340$10,625

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)10$1,455–$2,500$2,100$4,400
medium (50–120 cm)14$1,142–$1,900$1,500$4,320

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2013$17,500
Prints & Editions2023$15,000
Works on Paper2007$4,400
Works on Paper2012$4,320

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Robert Blackburn worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Blackburn work is $2,250. The median Robert Blackburn print sells for $2,550 across 54 lots. The median Robert Blackburn work on paper sells for $1,778 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Blackburn prints typically sell for $1,480–$3,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Blackburn prints typically sell for $2,225–$6,620 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

What is the average price of a Robert Blackburn print?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Blackburn print is $2,550.

What is Robert Blackburn's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Blackburn print is $17,500.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Blackburn work on paper is $1,778.

What is Robert Blackburn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Blackburn work on paper is $4,400.

What is the average price of a medium Robert Blackburn print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Blackburn print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is the average price of a small Robert Blackburn print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Blackburn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Robert Blackburn's auction record?

Robert Blackburn's auction record is $17,500, set in 2013.

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