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# 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.

## What is a Robert Gwathmey work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.