Robert Crumb (b. 1943)
What is Robert Crumb’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Robert Crumb at 20 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $265–$5,080, n=9). The auction record is $67,000 for Original Art for Wierdo # 8 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Original Art for Wierdo # 8 | Ink and gouache on paper | $67,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | Splat, 1943 | Ink | $18,750 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (Good Neighbor), 1965 | Ink | $11,970 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Uneeda Comic Co.), 1943 | Drawing | $7,800 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Mack, 1965 | Wood spool | $6,250 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Sue Corcoran, 2001 | Paper | $5,715 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Let's Eat), 1943 | Ink | $5,625 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | The old pooperoo learns to do the philly, 1943 | Drawing | $5,295 | PIASA | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | Aline's 50th Birthday, August 1st, 1998, 1998 | Unique black ink and white-out drawing, on the reverse of a restaurant Le Micocoulier paper place setting, framed | $5,080 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gee Whiz, 1943 | Pen and ink on paper | $6,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,670 |
| Other | 6 | $1,007 |
| Prints | 13 | $344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,648 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $368 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Crumb is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $500. 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 Crumb sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $855 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Crumb on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Crumb work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Crumb work is $500.
The median Robert Crumb print sells for $347 across 22 lots.
The median Robert Crumb work on paper sells for $2,922 across 18 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 | 24 | $347† | $1,891† | 91.7% | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,922† | $18,750 | 90% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,750 | $67,000 | — | 2024-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $151–$350† | $192† | $953 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $306–$675† | $375† | $1,200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $538–$5,542† | $2,922† | $18,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,970 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,891† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Crumb worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Crumb work is $500. The median Robert Crumb print sells for $347 across 22 lots. The median Robert Crumb work on paper sells for $2,922 across 18 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 Crumb print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Crumb print is $347. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Crumb's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Crumb print is $1,891. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,891 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Crumb work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Crumb work on paper is $2,922. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Crumb's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Crumb work on paper is $18,750.
What is the average price of a small Robert Crumb work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Crumb work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Crumb print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Crumb print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Crumb's auction record?
Robert Crumb's auction record is $67,000, set in 2007.
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