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# Robert Dowd (1936–1996)

Robert Dowd is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,609.

A work by Robert Dowd sold in 2024 for $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Dowd work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dowd work is $3,609.

The median Robert Dowd painting sells for $4,462 across 14 lots.

The median Robert Dowd work on paper sells for $1,408 across 7 lots.

The median Robert Dowd sculpture sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $4,462 | $20,160 | 87.5% | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,408 | $5,000 | 87.5% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 50% | 2018-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750 | $20,160 | — | 2024-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,780–$6,250 | $4,800 | $8,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,397–$7,362 | $4,462 | $20,160 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,108–$2,662 | $1,408 | $5,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,438 |

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 Dowd worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dowd work is $3,609. The median Robert Dowd painting sells for $4,462 across 14 lots. The median Robert Dowd work on paper sells for $1,408 across 7 lots. The median Robert Dowd sculpture sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Robert Dowd painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Dowd painting is $4,462.

### What is Robert Dowd's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Dowd painting is $20,160.

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

Robert Dowd's auction record is $20,160, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Dowd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-dowd (updated 2026-11-02).

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.