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# Robert Gordy (1933–1986)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Robert Gordy at 10 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $562 including buyer’s premium (middle half $343–$750, n=23). The auction record is $11,562 for Tortola Stomp #6 (2020, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortola Stomp #6, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $11,562 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Tortola Stamp #3, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $8,540 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2012 |
| 3 | By the River (River Bather Series), 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,930 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | The Green Nile, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,756 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2009 |
| 5 | Blue Bathers, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,431 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Females on a Yellow Ground, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,975 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | Yellow Bathers, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | The Wall, 1933 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,880 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Color-Form Study (Overlapping), 1933 | Marker on paper | $4,687 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w.w. II, 1933 | Serigraph | $8,800 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 1999 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $3,057 |
| Other | 7 | $1,380 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $750 |
| Prints | 49 | $576 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $770 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Gordy is an American artist with 207 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $834. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Gordy sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Gordy work worth?

Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gordy work is $834.

The median Robert Gordy print sells for $640 across 43 lots.

The median Robert Gordy work on paper sells for $812 across 45 lots.

The median Robert Gordy painting sells for $3,000 across 39 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gordy prints typically sell for $412–$898 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gordy work on papers typically sell for $641–$1,492 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 56 | $640† | $8,800 | 76.8% | 2026-04-24 |
| Paintings | 45 | $3,000† | $11,562 | 86.7% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $812† | $4,687 | 84.9% | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $8,540† | $21,250† | — | 2026-10-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Gordy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $640 with 76.8% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $3,000, record $11,562. A typical Robert Gordy painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $8,540.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $412–$898† | $700† | $8,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $610–$960 | $940 | $4,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,410–$3,600† | $2,600† | $11,562 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $3,000–$6,431† | $3,450† | $8,540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $498–$1,169† | $750† | $4,687 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $641–$1,492† | $884† | $3,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $8,800 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $8,540 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gordy worth?

Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gordy work is $834. The median Robert Gordy print sells for $640 across 43 lots. The median Robert Gordy work on paper sells for $812 across 45 lots. The median Robert Gordy painting sells for $3,000 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gordy prints typically sell for $412–$898 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Gordy work on papers typically sell for $641–$1,492 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gordy print is $640. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gordy print is $8,800.

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

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gordy work on paper is $812. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gordy work on paper is $4,687.

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

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gordy painting is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gordy painting is $11,562.

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

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Gordy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, 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 Gordy work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Gordy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Gordy's auction record is $21,250, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,250 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Gordy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-gordy (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.