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

# Robert Gober (b. 1954)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Robert Gober at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$33,020, n=21). The auction record is $7,287,500 for Untitled (bronze) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (bronze), 1993 | Sculpture | $7,287,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (plaster, wood, steel, wire lath and enamel paint), 1985 | Sculpture | $5,287,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | The Silent Sink, 1984 | Sink | $4,197,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Sculpture, bronze, plywood, brick, beeswax and human hair, 1993 | Bronze, plywood, brick, aluminum, beeswax, human hair, chrome-plated bronze, recycling pump and water, plaster and latex paint | $3,680,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Right Angle Sink, 1984 | Plaster, wire lath, wood and semi-gloss enamel paint | $3,619,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Three Urinals, 1988 | Urinals | $3,525,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Deep Basin Sink, 1984 | Sink | $3,448,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | The Sad Sink, 1985 | Sculpture | $2,225,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Urinal, 1985 | Urinal | $1,445,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (beeswax, cotton, leather, aluminum pull tabs and human hair), 1992 | Leather | $1,325,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $290,500 |
| Other | 24 | $194,100 |
| Photographs | 7 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 6 | $37,600 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $31,500 |
| Prints | 102 | $2,731 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $290,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $26,369 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $3,036 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Gober is an American artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $13,145. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Gober sold in 2026 for $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Robert Gober works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Gober work worth?

Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gober work is $13,145.

The median Robert Gober print sells for $2,730 across 112 lots.

The median Robert Gober sculpture sells for $495,450 across 32 lots.

The median Robert Gober work on paper sells for $32,200 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gober prints typically sell for $1,688–$3,590 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gober prints typically sell for $1,397–$19,118 (the middle half of 47 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 137 | $2,730‡ | $139,700 | 81.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 2 | $46,000 | $50,000 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $32,200 | $139,700 | 87.1% | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $495,450 | $7.3M | — | 2023-11-15 |
| Photography | 13 | $40,535 | $69,310 | 69.2% | 2025-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $362,500 | $7.3M | — | 2025-11-20 |

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

Robert Gober's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (137 lots) median $2,730 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $46,000, record $50,000. A typical Robert Gober painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $362,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,397–$19,118 | $2,540 | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $1,688–$3,590‡ | $2,711‡ | $139,700 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,350–$22,860 | $8,255 | $35,560 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $18,731–$54,788 | $31,850 | $139,700 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $129,225–$650,777 | $224,775 | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $768,000–$3.5M | $1.8M | $4.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $490,925–$4.9M | $2.1M | $7.3M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $13,970–$60,977 | $31,070 | $65,725 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $7.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $139,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $139,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $126,000 |
| Photography | 2002 | $69,310 |
| Photography | 2004 | $65,725 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $62,500 |

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 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gober work is $13,145. The median Robert Gober print sells for $2,730 across 112 lots. The median Robert Gober sculpture sells for $495,450 across 32 lots. The median Robert Gober work on paper sells for $32,200 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gober prints typically sell for $1,688–$3,590 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gober prints typically sell for $1,397–$19,118 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gober print is $2,730. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gober print is $139,700.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gober sculpture is $495,450.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gober sculpture is $7,287,500.

### What is the average price of a Robert Gober work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gober work on paper is $32,200.

### What is Robert Gober's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gober work on paper is $139,700.

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

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Gober print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Gober print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Robert Gober's auction record is $7,287,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.