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# Robert Cornelius (1809–1893)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Robert Cornelius at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,450–$30,240, n=5). The auction record is $60,480 for Portrait of a Woman (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a Woman, 1809 | Embossed photographer’s credit (recto) | $60,480 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Youth, 1809 | Sixth-plate daguerreotype | $30,240 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Solomon Andrews | Daguerreotype | $18,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2002 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1809 | Embossed photographer’s credit (recto) | $13,860 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Gentleman, 1809 | Embossed photographer’s credit (recto) | $9,450 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Sixth plate daguerreotype of an aged gentleman identified as William Jenkins, circa 1843 | Daguerreotype and albumen portrait | $5,700 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Captain Charles John Biddle, 1809 | Daguerreotype | $3,750 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | Sixth-plate daguerreotype portrait of a gentleman who appears to have an unusual birthmark under his eye, 1841 | Laid | $3,360 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 8 | $11,655 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Cornelius is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $11,655.

A work by Robert Cornelius sold in 2025 for $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Cornelius work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Cornelius work is $11,655.

The median Robert Cornelius photograph sells for $11,655 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 8 | $11,655 | $60,480 | — | 2025-10-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $60,480 |
| Photography | 2025 | $30,240 |

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 Cornelius worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Cornelius work is $11,655. The median Robert Cornelius photograph sells for $11,655 across 8 lots.

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

Robert Cornelius's auction record is $60,480, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Cornelius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-cornelius (updated 2026-11-01).

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.