Robert Broderson (1920–1992)
Robert Broderson is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $425. 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 Broderson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Broderson work is $425.
The median Robert Broderson painting sells for $500 across 21 lots.
The median Robert Broderson work on paper sells for $400 across 18 lots.
The median Robert Broderson print sells for $488 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 | $488† | $500† | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 22 | $500† | $4,000† | 95.5% | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $400†‡ | $1,200† | 85.7% | 2026-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,200† | $4,000† | — | 2023-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Broderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $488. Paintings (22 lots) median $500, record $4,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $1,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $350–$800† | $400† | $1,100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $240–$618†‡ | $438†‡ | $1,200† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $238–$425† | $350† | $460† |
† 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 | 2012 | $4,000† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $475† |
† 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 Broderson worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Broderson work is $425. The median Robert Broderson painting sells for $500 across 21 lots. The median Robert Broderson work on paper sells for $400 across 18 lots. The median Robert Broderson print sells for $488 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 Broderson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Broderson painting is $500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Broderson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Broderson painting is $4,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Broderson work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Broderson work on paper is $400. 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 Broderson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Broderson work on paper is $1,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Robert Broderson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Broderson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Robert Broderson work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Broderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $438, 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 Broderson's auction record?
Robert Broderson's auction record is $4,000, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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