Robert Boynes (b. 1942)
What is Robert Boynes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Robert Boynes at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $514–$713, n=6). The auction record is $2,088 for Abstract Figures (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Figures, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $2,088 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | The Divide/Autumn (with apologies to El Greco), 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,528 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2019 |
| 3 | Arrival & Departure, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $753 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Bella Vista, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $667 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Vibrating Shadows, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $590 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Blind Resting, 1970 | Acrylic, timber and tassel on canvas | $576 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Marble, 2005 | Marble | $494 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | In the Moment 2, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $443 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $667 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Boynes is an Australian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $583. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Boynes sold in 2026 for $590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Boynes work is $583.
The median Robert Boynes painting sells for $639 across 9 lots.
The median Robert Boynes sculpture sells for $494 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $639† | $2,088 | 81.8% | 2026-02-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $494 | $494 | — | 2024-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $576–$639† | $590† | $1,528 |
† 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 | 2024 | $2,088 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,528 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $494 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Boynes worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Boynes work is $583. The median Robert Boynes painting sells for $639 across 9 lots. The median Robert Boynes sculpture sells for $494 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Boynes painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Boynes painting is $639. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Boynes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Boynes painting is $2,088.
What is Robert Boynes's auction record?
Robert Boynes's auction record is $2,088, set in 2024.
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