Robert Gwathmey (1903–1988)
Robert Gwathmey is an artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $988. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Gwathmey sold in 2012 for $19,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gwathmey work is $988.
The median Robert Gwathmey print sells for $800 across 33 lots.
The median Robert Gwathmey painting sells for $21,353 across 5 lots.
The median Robert Gwathmey work on paper sells for $4,980 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gwathmey prints typically sell for $522–$1,900 (the middle half of 21 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 | 36 | $800† | $5,470 | 91.7% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 6 | $21,353 | $72,000 | 83.3% | 2012-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,980 | $8,400 | — | 2011-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Gwathmey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $800 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $21,353, record $72,000. A typical Robert Gwathmey painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $522–$1,900† | $1,035† | $5,470 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $352–$807 | $582 | $1,300 |
† 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 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $43,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,470 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $4,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,560 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Gwathmey worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gwathmey work is $988. The median Robert Gwathmey print sells for $800 across 33 lots. The median Robert Gwathmey painting sells for $21,353 across 5 lots. The median Robert Gwathmey work on paper sells for $4,980 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Gwathmey prints typically sell for $522–$1,900 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robert Gwathmey print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gwathmey print is $800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Gwathmey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gwathmey print is $5,470.
What is the average price of a small Robert Gwathmey print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Gwathmey print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,035, 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 Gwathmey print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Gwathmey print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Gwathmey's auction record?
Robert Gwathmey's auction record is $72,000, set in 2011.
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