Robert Cottingham (b. 1935)

Robert Cottingham is an American artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,205.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions82$1,226$160,92886.6%2026-01-22
Paintings23$21,825$253,00087%2026-02-27
Works on Paper14$15,000$61,0002025-02-12
Sculpture & Installation120%
Photography3$5,625$6,00066.7%2020-07-24
Masterpieces (top of market)7$160,928$253,0002023-05-18

Robert Cottingham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (82 lots) median $1,226 with 86.6% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $21,825, record $253,000. A typical Robert Cottingham painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $160,928.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
American Signs2026-06-24Phillips$7,740
Nite2026-02-27Sotheby's$11,520
Rolling Stock Series, Study: No. 17, For Buddy-Composition with Ladder2026-02-27Christie's$7,620
Fox, 19732026-01-22Bonhams$825
Blues, from American Signs, 20092025-11-25Bonhams$1,089

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Robert Cottingham print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Cottingham print is $1,226.

What is Robert Cottingham's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Cottingham print is $160,928.

What is the average price of a Robert Cottingham painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Cottingham painting is $21,825.

What is Robert Cottingham's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Cottingham painting is $253,000.

What is the average price of a Robert Cottingham work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Cottingham work on paper is $15,000.

What is Robert Cottingham's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Cottingham work on paper is $61,000.

What is Robert Cottingham's auction record?

Robert Cottingham's auction record is $253,000, set on 2007-11-14.