> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-foster · updated 2026-11-01

# Robert Foster (1895–1982)

Robert Foster is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $216. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Foster sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Foster work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Foster work is $216.

The median Robert Foster sculpture sells for $1,875 across 4 lots.

The median Robert Foster painting sells for $411 across 2 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 | 2 | $411 | $411 | — | 2005-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,875† | $5,400 | 66.7% | 2025-02-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $411 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $411 |

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 Foster worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Foster work is $216. The median Robert Foster sculpture sells for $1,875 across 4 lots. The median Robert Foster painting sells for $411 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Foster's auction record is $5,400, set in 2006.

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