Robert Gibbings (1889–1958)
What is Robert Gibbings’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Robert Gibbings at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $315 including buyer’s premium (middle half $314–$457, n=5). The auction record is $5,083 for Autograph Letters Signed: (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude in Pool, 1889 | — | $3,499 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Robert Gibbings (Irish 1889-1958) Tigne, Malta Wood engraving, 1920 4 x 6.2cm (image) | — | $931 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autograph Letters Signed: | 40 letters and 4 post cards all hand written, six letters with 14 tipped-in woodcuts, one letter with an original sketch, 10 loosely inserted woodcuts, six post cards with design, 3 photographs, a flyer, and an oil painting | $5,083 | Sworders | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Les Femmes Damnées and Venus, 1889 | Woodcuts | $3,448 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Clear Waters, 1889 | Engraving | $2,348 | Bonhams | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | The Rickyard (Epsom P. 10), 1889 | Engraving | $2,318 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | The Power Station; Untitled; The Little Copse; The Mill, 1918 | Four woodcuts on cream wove | $871 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | New Southwark Bridge; London Bridge To-day; Old London Bridge; Chelsea Bridge and Power Station, 1889 | Woodcuts | $860 | Sworders | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Hamrun, 1922 | Woodcut in black and white on wove | $691 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Clear Waters, 1922 | Woodcut | $553 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 17 | $551 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $551 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Gibbings is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $490. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Gibbings sold in 2026 for $675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Gibbings on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Gibbings work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gibbings work is $490.
The median Robert Gibbings print sells for $457 across 37 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gibbings prints typically sell for $281–$818 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 40 | $457†‡ | $5,083 | 92.5% | 2026-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,852‡ | $5,083 | — | 2020-03-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $281–$818†‡ | $490†‡ | $3,852‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,083 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,852‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Gibbings worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gibbings work is $490. The median Robert Gibbings print sells for $457 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gibbings prints typically sell for $281–$818 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Gibbings print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gibbings print is $457. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Gibbings's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gibbings print is $5,083.
What is the average price of a small Robert Gibbings print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Gibbings print (small (under 50 cm)) is $490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Gibbings's auction record?
Robert Gibbings's auction record is $5,083, set in 2020.
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