Robert Dickerson (1924–2024)
What is Robert Dickerson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 783 auction results for Robert Dickerson at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $357–$3,851, n=234). The auction record is $125,719 for Paddington Laneway (2026, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paddington Laneway, 1972 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $125,719 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Swimmers at the River, 2000 | Painting | $114,859 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | In the Birdcage, 2002 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $65,335 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Mother and Child, 1962 | Enamel paint on composition board | $64,115 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | MAN WALKING HOME, 1966 | Oil and enamel on composition board | $61,588 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Man at Culburra Beach, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $54,314 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2026 |
| 7 | GIRLS IN THE GARDENS, 1970 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | GIRLS IN THE GARDENS also known as PINK AND BLUE, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $40,907 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | The Witness, 1985 | Oil on composition board | $38,162 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Man Walking (Shoalhaven), 1998 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $35,934 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $19,066 |
| Works on paper | 177 | $3,451 |
| Prints | 123 | $403 |
| Other | 22 | $237 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $30,477 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 190 | $4,026 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $788 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 783 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Dickerson is an Australian artist with 1,164 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,599. 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 Dickerson sold in 2026 for $3,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Dickerson on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Dickerson work worth?
Across 738 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dickerson work is $2,599.
The median Robert Dickerson work on paper sells for $2,983 across 419 lots.
The median Robert Dickerson print sells for $402 across 198 lots.
The median Robert Dickerson painting sells for $19,066 across 130 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Dickerson work on papers typically sell for $3,135–$6,036 (the middle half of 236 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Dickerson work on papers typically sell for $1,562–$2,582 (the middle half of 178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 259 | $402† | $8,983† | 76.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 162 | $19,066†‡ | $169,605† | 80.2% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 748 | $2,983†‡ | $32,412† | 56% | 2026-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $41,252†‡ | $169,605† | — | 2026-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Dickerson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (259 lots) median $402 with 76.4% sell-through. Paintings (162 lots) median $19,066, record $169,605. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $169,605 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Robert Dickerson painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 38 lots) the median is $41,252.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $203–$587† | $284† | $1,333 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $378–$731† | $499† | $8,983† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,448–$6,243†‡ | $5,120†‡ | $6,681 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $10,561–$20,990†‡ | $14,953†‡ | $41,598 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $20,961–$46,596†‡ | $30,477†‡ | $169,605† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 178 | $1,562–$2,582†‡ | $1,985†‡ | $5,508 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 236 | $3,135–$6,036†‡ | $4,127†‡ | $32,412† |
† 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 | 2020 | $169,605† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $125,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $32,412† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,813 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,983† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $8,474 |
† 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 Dickerson worth?
Across 738 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dickerson work is $2,599. The median Robert Dickerson work on paper sells for $2,983 across 419 lots. The median Robert Dickerson print sells for $402 across 198 lots. The median Robert Dickerson painting sells for $19,066 across 130 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Dickerson work on papers typically sell for $3,135–$6,036 (the middle half of 236 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Dickerson work on papers typically sell for $1,562–$2,582 (the middle half of 178 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 Dickerson work on paper?
Based on 419 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Dickerson work on paper is $2,983. 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 Dickerson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Dickerson work on paper is $32,412. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,412 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Dickerson print?
Based on 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Dickerson print is $402. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Dickerson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Dickerson print is $8,983. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,983 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Dickerson painting?
Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Dickerson painting is $19,066. 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 Dickerson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Dickerson painting is $169,605. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $169,605 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Robert Dickerson work on paper?
Based on 236 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Dickerson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,127, 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 the average price of a small Robert Dickerson work on paper?
Based on 178 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Dickerson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,985, 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 Dickerson's auction record?
Robert Dickerson's auction record is $169,605, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $169,605 (buyer's premium not included).
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