Robert Douglas Hunter (1928–2014)
Robert Douglas Hunter is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Douglas Hunter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Douglas Hunter work is $2,000.
The median Robert Douglas Hunter painting sells for $2,074 across 74 lots.
The median Robert Douglas Hunter work on paper sells for $998 across 2 lots.
The median Robert Douglas Hunter print sells for $470 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Douglas Hunter paintings typically sell for $1,458–$3,750 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $470 | $470 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 92 | $2,074‡ | $11,750 | 80.4% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $998‡ | $1,700‡ | — | 2016-08-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,625‡ | $11,750 | — | 2020-05-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Douglas Hunter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $470. Paintings (92 lots) median $2,074, record $11,750. A typical Robert Douglas Hunter painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $5,625.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $650–$1,192‡ | $764‡ | $3,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $1,458–$3,750‡ | $2,600‡ | $11,750 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $11,750 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,700‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $470 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $296 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Douglas Hunter worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Douglas Hunter work is $2,000. The median Robert Douglas Hunter painting sells for $2,074 across 74 lots. The median Robert Douglas Hunter work on paper sells for $998 across 2 lots. The median Robert Douglas Hunter print sells for $470 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Douglas Hunter paintings typically sell for $1,458–$3,750 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Douglas Hunter painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Douglas Hunter painting is $2,074. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Douglas Hunter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Douglas Hunter painting is $11,750.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Douglas Hunter painting?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Douglas Hunter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Robert Douglas Hunter painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Douglas Hunter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Douglas Hunter's auction record?
Robert Douglas Hunter's auction record is $11,750, set in 2006.
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