Robert Graham (1938–2008)
What is Robert Graham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 296 auction results for Robert Graham at 21 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $776–$4,480, n=82). The auction record is $390,000 for The Frieze: Figures I-A, I-E, I-F, II-D, III-D (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Frieze: Figures I-A, I-E, I-F, II-D, III-D | — | $390,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Stephanie, 1980 | Bronze | $116,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 3 | Spy, 1981 | Bronze | $110,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (Duke Ellington) V, 1989 | Copper | $68,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Elizabeth | Bronze with light-brown patina | $67,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 6 | Lise Dance Figure I, 1979 | Bronze | $50,400 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Source Figure, 1990 | Bronze | $50,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 8 | Fountain Figure II, 1983 | Bronze | $44,450 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Lise Dance Figure II, 1982 | Bronze | $44,100 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 10 | Torso II, 1976 | Bronze with brown patina | $43,750 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 216 | $4,048 |
| Other | 26 | $1,890 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $750 |
| Prints | 25 | $448 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $19,062 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $3,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 181 | $2,772 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 296 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Graham is an American artist with 369 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,338. 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 Graham sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Graham on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Graham work worth?
Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Graham work is $3,338.
The median Robert Graham sculpture sells for $3,928 across 221 lots.
The median Robert Graham print sells for $508 across 32 lots.
The median Robert Graham work on paper sells for $750 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Graham sculptures typically sell for $2,016–$4,375 (the middle half of 150 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Robert Graham sculptures typically sell for $11,430–$37,500 (the middle half of 37 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 | $508‡ | $2,268 | 80% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $9,375 | $50,000 | — | 2024-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $750† | $2,248 | 75% | 2025-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 255 | $3,928† | $116,500 | 86.7% | 2026-10-17 |
| Photography | 3 | $567 | $756 | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $44,450 | $390,000 | — | 2025-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Graham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $508 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $9,375, record $50,000. A typical Robert Graham painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $44,450.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $386–$1,013‡ | $630‡ | $2,268 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $300–$640 | $435 | $1,495 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $396–$1,008 | $750 | $2,248 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 150 | $2,016–$4,375† | $3,187† | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $4,263–$16,812 | $8,200 | $50,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $11,430–$37,500† | $20,480† | $116,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $116,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $110,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $23,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,248 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,651 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Graham worth?
Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Graham work is $3,338. The median Robert Graham sculpture sells for $3,928 across 221 lots. The median Robert Graham print sells for $508 across 32 lots. The median Robert Graham work on paper sells for $750 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Graham sculptures typically sell for $2,016–$4,375 (the middle half of 150 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Robert Graham sculptures typically sell for $11,430–$37,500 (the middle half of 37 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 Graham sculpture?
Based on 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Graham sculpture is $3,928. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Graham's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Graham sculpture is $116,500.
What is the average price of a Robert Graham print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Graham print is $508. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Graham's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Graham print is $2,268.
What is the average price of a Robert Graham work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Graham work on paper is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Graham's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Graham work on paper is $2,248.
What is the average price of a small Robert Graham sculpture?
Based on 150 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Graham sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,187, 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 large Robert Graham sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Graham sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Graham's auction record?
Robert Graham's auction record is $390,000, set in 2007.
See the full Robert Graham record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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