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

# Robert Gober (b. 1954)

Robert Gober is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $13,001.

A work by Robert Gober sold in 2015 for $290,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Gober work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gober work is $13,001.

The median Robert Gober print sells for $6,988 across 8 lots.

The median Robert Gober photograph sells for $64,952 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Gober work on paper sells for $187,747 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $6,988 | $36,445 | 72.7% | 2024-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $187,747 | $290,491 | 66.7% | 2013-10-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $290,231 | $290,231 | — | 2015-05-12 |
| Photography | 3 | $64,952 | $120,993 | 66.7% | 2004-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $290,231 | $290,491 | — | 2015-05-12 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,527–$7,977 | $6,000 | $27,348 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $290,491 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $290,231 |
| Photography | 2004 | $120,993 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $85,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $36,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $27,348 |
| Photography | 1999 | $8,910 |

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 Gober worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gober work is $13,001. The median Robert Gober print sells for $6,988 across 8 lots. The median Robert Gober photograph sells for $64,952 across 2 lots. The median Robert Gober work on paper sells for $187,747 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Robert Gober print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gober print is $6,988.

### What is Robert Gober's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gober print is $36,445.

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

Robert Gober's auction record is $290,491, set in 2010.

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