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# Robert Goodnough (1860–1960)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Robert Goodnough at 30 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,729–$6,336, n=22). The auction record is $50,000 for The Club (T-M-N) (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Club (T-M-N) | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $50,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2010 |
| 2 | Form in Motion | Oil on canvas | $46,875 | Sotheby's | Sep 2010 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil and canvas collage on canvas), 1960 | Oil and canvas collage on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1955 | Painting | $32,500 | Wright | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Horse and Rider, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $28,000 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Variables with Color | — | $28,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | X-T Confrontation, 1992 | Acrylic | $22,860 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | 9th Street | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | K-B-2 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | Untitled (Composition) | Charcoal and oil on canvas | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 101 | $4,800 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,595 |
| Other | 8 | $1,400 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $780 |
| Prints | 18 | $625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $5,745 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $2,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Goodnough is an American artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,761. 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 Goodnough sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Robert Goodnough work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Goodnough work is $2,761.

The median Robert Goodnough painting sells for $4,750 across 97 lots.

The median Robert Goodnough print sells for $625 across 21 lots.

The median Robert Goodnough work on paper sells for $1,690 across 13 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Robert Goodnough paintings typically sell for $3,152–$11,374 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Goodnough paintings typically sell for $2,303–$7,000 (the middle half of 29 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 | 32 | $625†‡ | $4,000 | 65.6% | 2025-10-10 |
| Paintings | 106 | $4,750† | $50,000 | 91.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,690† | $11,875 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $780 | $5,000 | 71.4% | 2014-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $30,250 | $50,000 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Robert Goodnough's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $625 with 65.6% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $4,750, record $50,000. A typical Robert Goodnough painting sells for around 7.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $30,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $260–$1,500†‡ | $625†‡ | $4,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,258–$4,750 | $1,758 | $37,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $2,303–$7,000† | $3,375† | $18,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $3,152–$11,374† | $5,745† | $50,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,300–$1,822 | $1,595 | $3,380 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $46,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,292 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,320 |

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 Goodnough worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Goodnough work is $2,761. The median Robert Goodnough painting sells for $4,750 across 97 lots. The median Robert Goodnough print sells for $625 across 21 lots. The median Robert Goodnough work on paper sells for $1,690 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Robert Goodnough paintings typically sell for $3,152–$11,374 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Goodnough paintings typically sell for $2,303–$7,000 (the middle half of 29 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 Goodnough painting?

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Goodnough painting is $4,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Goodnough painting is $50,000.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Goodnough print is $625. 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 Goodnough's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Goodnough print is $4,000.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Goodnough work on paper is $1,690. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Goodnough work on paper is $11,875.

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

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Goodnough painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,745, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Goodnough painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Goodnough's auction record is $50,000, set in 2010.

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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.