> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-duncan · updated 2026-11-02

# Robert Duncan (b. 1952)

## What is Robert Duncan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $13,310 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $17,040 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,456 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Robert Duncan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Robert Duncan on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-duncan?ref=kg:robert-duncan) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Duncan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-duncan (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.