Robert Duncan (b. 1952)
What is Robert Duncan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Robert Duncan at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,299 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,600–$6,807, n=7). The auction record is $78,400 for Curious (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curious | Oil on canvas | $78,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | Winter Camp, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $50,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | The Sentinel, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $44,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Long Shot, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $34,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Last of Winter | Oil on board | $28,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 6 | Ancient Trails | Oil on canvas | $22,230 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 7 | Mother Earth, Father Sky, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $21,060 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Cold Sunrise, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $19,040 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 9 | A Prayer in the Forest | Oil on canvas | $18,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 10 | Winter Gathering, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $15,680 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $13,310 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $17,040 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,456 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Duncan is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,735. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Duncan is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Duncan on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Duncan work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Duncan work is $7,735.
The median Robert Duncan painting sells for $3,466 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $3,466† | $78,400 | 95.2% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,700–$16,360† | $11,495† | $78,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $500–$1,568† | $1,168† | $22,230 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $78,400 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $28,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Duncan worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Duncan work is $7,735. The median Robert Duncan painting sells for $3,466 across 20 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 Duncan painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Duncan painting is $3,466. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Duncan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Duncan painting is $78,400.
What is the average price of a small Robert Duncan painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Duncan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Duncan's auction record?
Robert Duncan's auction record is $78,400, set in 2006.
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