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# Robert Bliss (1925–1981)

Robert Bliss is an American artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Bliss sold in 2026 for $5,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Bliss work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bliss work is $2,880.

The median Robert Bliss painting sells for $3,225 across 78 lots.

The median Robert Bliss work on paper sells for $2,400 across 3 lots.

The median Robert Bliss sculpture sells for $4,800 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Bliss paintings typically sell for $2,094–$4,575 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $3,225† | $17,000 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,400 | $3,360 | — | 2024-08-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 | — | 2006-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,000 | $17,000 | — | 2022-08-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,430–$3,500 | $2,400 | $10,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $2,094–$4,575 | $3,040 | $17,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,510–$6,490† | $5,000† | $11,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $4,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,400 |

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 Bliss worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bliss work is $2,880. The median Robert Bliss painting sells for $3,225 across 78 lots. The median Robert Bliss work on paper sells for $2,400 across 3 lots. The median Robert Bliss sculpture sells for $4,800 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Bliss paintings typically sell for $2,094–$4,575 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Bliss painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bliss painting is $3,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Bliss's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bliss painting is $17,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Bliss painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Bliss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Bliss painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Bliss painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Robert Bliss's auction record is $17,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Bliss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-bliss (updated 2026-11-01).

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.