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# Robert Clatworthy (1928–2015)

Robert Clatworthy is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,061. 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 Clatworthy sold in 2025 for $10,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Clatworthy work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Clatworthy work is $3,061.

The median Robert Clatworthy sculpture sells for $5,610 across 18 lots.

The median Robert Clatworthy work on paper sells for $530 across 7 lots.

The median Robert Clatworthy print sells for $6,306 across 3 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 | 3 | $6,306 | $7,851 | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $530†‡ | $3,061 | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $5,610‡ | $12,101 | 94.7% | 2025-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $229–$1,817†‡ | $530†‡ | $2,296 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,032–$6,500‡ | $4,111‡ | $10,924 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $12,101 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $10,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,851 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,061 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,296 |

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 Clatworthy worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Clatworthy work is $3,061. The median Robert Clatworthy sculpture sells for $5,610 across 18 lots. The median Robert Clatworthy work on paper sells for $530 across 7 lots. The median Robert Clatworthy print sells for $6,306 across 3 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 Clatworthy sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Clatworthy sculpture is $5,610. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Clatworthy's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Clatworthy sculpture is $12,101.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Clatworthy sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Clatworthy sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Robert Clatworthy's auction record is $15,857, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.