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# Robert Grieve (1924–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Robert Grieve at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $162 including buyer’s premium (middle half $61–$353, n=11). The auction record is $550 for Red Figure (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Figure | Mixed media | $550 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Metamorphosis | Oil on paper | $537 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Bellarine Peninsula Landscape, 1960 | Oil on board | $510 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Red Figure Variation, 2007 | Acrylic, gouache and charcoal on paper | $501 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Emerging Form in Red/Black | Mixed media on paper | $479 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Vermilion Variations | Oil on paper | $445 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Oriental, 1966 | Oil on board | $397 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Abstract) | Mixed media on paper | $323 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | Bridge, 1924 | Watercolour on paper | $319 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Black & White Vacation | Oil on canvas | $309 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $421 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $321 |
| Other | 5 | $79 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $319 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $33 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Grieve is an Australia artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $271. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Grieve sold in 2026 for $397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Grieve work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Grieve work is $271.

The median Robert Grieve painting sells for $421 across 16 lots.

The median Robert Grieve work on paper sells for $213 across 13 lots.

The median Robert Grieve print sells for $32 across 6 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 | 11 | $32† | $95 | 54.5% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 18 | $421† | $3,504† | 88.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $213† | $2,057† | 92.9% | 2025-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,057† | $3,504† | — | 2014-12-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Grieve's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $32 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $421, record $3,504. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,504 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Robert Grieve painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,057.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $31–$33† | $31† | $79 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $245–$454† | $325† | $537 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $147–$321† | $198† | $501 |

† 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 | 2011 | $3,504† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,057† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,801† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $95 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $79 |

† 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 Grieve worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Grieve work is $271. The median Robert Grieve painting sells for $421 across 16 lots. The median Robert Grieve work on paper sells for $213 across 13 lots. The median Robert Grieve print sells for $32 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Grieve painting is $421. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Grieve painting is $3,504. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,504 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Grieve work on paper is $213. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Grieve work on paper is $2,057. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,057 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Grieve print is $32. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Grieve print is $95.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Grieve work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Grieve's auction record is $3,504, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,504 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Grieve auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-grieve (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.