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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.

**1 Robert Blackburn work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 59 | $2,550 | $17,500 | 91.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,778 | $4,400 | 85.7% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,750 | $17,500 | — | 2023-10-19 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,320 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Blackburn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-blackburn (updated 2026-11-03).

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.