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# Robert H. Colescott (1925–2009)

Robert H. Colescott is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $6,750.

A work by Robert H. Colescott sold in 2022 for $6,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert H. Colescott work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert H. Colescott work is $6,750.

The median Robert H. Colescott print sells for $952 across 1 lots.

The median Robert H. Colescott painting sells for $10,000 across 1 lots.

The median Robert H. Colescott work on paper sells for $6,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $952 | $952 | 33.3% | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 50% | 2016-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,750 | $6,750 | — | 2022-03-31 |

Robert H. Colescott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $952 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $10,000, record $10,000. A typical Robert H. Colescott painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $952 |

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 H. Colescott worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert H. Colescott work is $6,750. The median Robert H. Colescott print sells for $952 across 1 lots. The median Robert H. Colescott painting sells for $10,000 across 1 lots. The median Robert H. Colescott work on paper sells for $6,750 across 1 lots.

### What is Robert H. Colescott's auction record?

Robert H. Colescott's auction record is $10,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.