Robert Cardinal (b. 1936)
Robert Cardinal is a Massachusetts/New York/Canada artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,866. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Cardinal is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Cardinal on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Cardinal work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Cardinal work is $2,866.
The median Robert Cardinal painting sells for $2,800 across 49 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Cardinal paintings typically sell for $2,800–$4,875 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Cardinal paintings typically sell for $1,096–$2,724 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 57 | $2,800†‡ | $7,500‡ | 86% | 2026-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,000‡ | $7,500‡ | — | 2026-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,096–$2,724†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $4,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,800–$4,875‡ | $3,250‡ | $7,500‡ |
† 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 | 2026 | $7,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Cardinal worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Cardinal work is $2,866. The median Robert Cardinal painting sells for $2,800 across 49 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Cardinal paintings typically sell for $2,800–$4,875 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Cardinal paintings typically sell for $1,096–$2,724 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Cardinal painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Cardinal painting is $2,800. 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 Cardinal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Cardinal painting is $7,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Cardinal painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Cardinal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Robert Cardinal painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Cardinal painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 Cardinal's auction record?
Robert Cardinal's auction record is $7,500, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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