Robert Brackman (1898–1980)
Robert Brackman is an American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $900. 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 Brackman sold in 2025 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Brackman work is $900.
The median Robert Brackman painting sells for $1,179 across 18 lots.
The median Robert Brackman work on paper sells for $900 across 22 lots.
The median Robert Brackman print sells for $538 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $538† | $950 | — | 2017-05-20 |
| Paintings | 27 | $1,179†‡ | $20,000 | 66.7% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $900†‡ | $2,640 | 91.7% | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750† | $20,000 | — | 2014-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Brackman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $538. Paintings (27 lots) median $1,179, record $20,000. A typical Robert Brackman painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $588–$3,850†‡ | $1,146†‡ | $4,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $238–$710†‡ | $250†‡ | $900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $350–$1,600†‡ | $950†‡ | $1,845 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,845 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $125† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Brackman worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Brackman work is $900. The median Robert Brackman painting sells for $1,179 across 18 lots. The median Robert Brackman work on paper sells for $900 across 22 lots. The median Robert Brackman print sells for $538 across 2 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 Brackman painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Brackman painting is $1,179. 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 Robert Brackman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Brackman painting is $20,000.
What is the average price of a Robert Brackman work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Brackman work on paper is $900. 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 Robert Brackman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Brackman work on paper is $2,640.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Brackman work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Brackman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Robert Brackman painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Brackman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,146, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Robert Brackman's auction record?
Robert Brackman's auction record is $20,000, set in 2014.
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