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# Robert E. McGinnis (1926–2025)

Robert E. McGinnis is an US artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,164. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert E. McGinnis sold in 2021 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert E. McGinnis work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert E. McGinnis work is $2,164.

The median Robert E. McGinnis print sells for $981 across 5 lots.

The median Robert E. McGinnis work on paper sells for $2,099 across 2 lots.

The median Robert E. McGinnis painting sells for $5,850 across 1 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 | 10 | $981‡ | $7,064 | 50% | 2025-03-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,850 | $5,850 | — | 2011-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,099 | $3,250 | — | 2021-12-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Robert E. McGinnis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $981 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,850, record $5,850. A typical Robert E. McGinnis painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,064 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $948 |

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 E. McGinnis worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert E. McGinnis work is $2,164. The median Robert E. McGinnis print sells for $981 across 5 lots. The median Robert E. McGinnis work on paper sells for $2,099 across 2 lots. The median Robert E. McGinnis painting sells for $5,850 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert E. McGinnis's auction record?

Robert E. McGinnis's auction record is $7,064, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.