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

# Robert Frame (1924–1999)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Robert Frame at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$2,000, n=5). The auction record is $7,000 for Pink Still Life (2017, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pink Still Life | Painting | $7,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Summer Still Life | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Shore Cliff, 1966 | Painting | $5,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Painting | $5,513 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Shore View, 1980 | Painting | $5,313 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2015 |
| 6 | Summer Still Life, 1961 | Painting | $3,528 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Summer Still Life, 1961 | Painting | $3,024 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Surf, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $2,812 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Still Life with Lute, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $1,838 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,526 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Frame is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,800.

A work by Robert Frame sold in 2026 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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

## What is a Robert Frame work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Frame work is $1,800.

The median Robert Frame painting sells for $1,875 across 31 lots.

The median Robert Frame work on paper sells for $476 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,875 | $7,000 | 83.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $476 | $677 | — | 2023-06-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $757–$1,875 | $1,526 | $7,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,750–$3,974 | $2,500 | $6,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $677 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $274 |

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 Frame worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Frame work is $1,800. The median Robert Frame painting sells for $1,875 across 31 lots. The median Robert Frame work on paper sells for $476 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Robert Frame painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Frame painting is $1,875.

### What is Robert Frame's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Frame painting is $7,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Frame painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Frame painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Robert Frame painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Frame painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Robert Frame's auction record is $7,000, set in 2017.

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