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# Robert Bothner (1899–1967)

Robert Bothner is a German artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $594. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Bothner is recorded as sold in 2019 for $786; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Bothner work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bothner work is $594.

The median Robert Bothner photograph sells for $594 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 65 | $594‡ | $1,441‡ | 32.3% | 2022-06-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $435–$664‡ | $565‡ | $848‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $1,441‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,297‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Bothner worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bothner work is $594. The median Robert Bothner photograph sells for $594 across 21 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Bothner photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bothner photograph is $594. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Bothner's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bothner photograph is $1,441. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Bothner photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Bothner photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Robert Bothner's auction record is $1,441, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Bothner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-bothner (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.