> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-cardinal · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Cardinal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-cardinal (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.