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# Robert Broadley (1908–1988)

## What is Robert Broadley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Robert Broadley at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $137 including buyer’s premium (middle half $91–$184, n=6). The auction record is $1,149 for Harbour, Gordons Bay (2016, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour, Gordons Bay, 1946 | Oil on board | $1,149 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Reclining Nude | Oil on canvas | $591 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | By the Sea, 1908 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $492 | Sworders | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Harbour Scene, 1947 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $421 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1998), Mosque, Cape Town, 1953 | Oil on board | $194 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1988), Boat on a River | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $153 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1988), Seated Nude, 1961 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $122 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1988), Elevated View of a Seafront, 1956 | Watercolour on paper | $81 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1988), Boats in a Harbour, 1949 | Watercolour on paper | $31 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Robert Broadley (South Africa, 1908 - 1988), Portrait | — | $10 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $492 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Broadley is a South African artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $492. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Broadley sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,861 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Broadley work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Broadley work is $492.

The median Robert Broadley painting sells for $542 across 19 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 | 19 | $542 | $1,149 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 75% | 2022-06-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,149 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $591 |

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 Broadley worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Broadley work is $492. The median Robert Broadley painting sells for $542 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Broadley painting is $542.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Broadley painting is $1,149.

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

Robert Broadley's auction record is $1,149, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Broadley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-broadley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.