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# Robert Flaherty (1884–1951)

Robert Flaherty is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,735. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Flaherty sold in 2011 for $8,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Flaherty work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Flaherty work is $1,735.

The median Robert Flaherty photograph sells for $1,735 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 4 | $1,735‡ | $8,295 | — | 2011-01-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $8,295 |
| Photography | 2007 | $2,645‡ |

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

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 Flaherty worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Flaherty work is $1,735. The median Robert Flaherty photograph sells for $1,735 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Robert Flaherty's auction record is $8,295, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Flaherty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-flaherty (updated 2026-11-01).

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.