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

# Robert (1923–1979)

Robert is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,652. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert sold in 2023 for $2,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert work is $1,652.

The median Robert painting sells for $1,534 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,534† | $20,831† | 87.5% | 2024-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,521–$1,770† | $1,534† | $20,831† |

† 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 | 2022 | $20,831† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,903 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert work is $1,652. The median Robert painting sells for $1,534 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert's auction record?

Robert's auction record is $20,831, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,831 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-ellis (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.