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# Robert H. Cumming (1943–2021)

Robert H. Cumming is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,275. 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 H. Cumming sold in 2025 for $6,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert H. Cumming work is $1,275.

The median Robert H. Cumming photograph sells for $3,896 across 4 lots.

The median Robert H. Cumming work on paper sells for $994 across 2 lots.

The median Robert H. Cumming print sells for $1,043 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,043‡ | $1,043‡ | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $994 | $1,250 | — | 2023-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $700† | $700† | — | 2025-04-18 |
| Photography | 7 | $3,896† | $6,057 | 57.1% | 2025-11-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $6,057 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,543 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,043‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $738 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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. Cumming worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert H. Cumming work is $1,275. The median Robert H. Cumming photograph sells for $3,896 across 4 lots. The median Robert H. Cumming work on paper sells for $994 across 2 lots. The median Robert H. Cumming print sells for $1,043 across 1 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 Robert H. Cumming's auction record?

Robert H. Cumming's auction record is $6,057, set in 2025.

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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.