Robert Hope (1869–1936)
What is Robert Hope’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Robert Hope at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,793 including buyer’s premium (middle half $911–$4,194, n=8). The auction record is $25,300 for A Girl Wearing a Black Hat (2002, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Girl Wearing a Black Hat, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $25,300 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2002 |
| 2 | A SPRING SONG | Signed, signed and titled verso, oil on board | $7,862 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | GEISHA | Signed, oil on panel | $6,095 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | LADY OF THE LAKE | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $3,560 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | A SPRING SONG | OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD | $2,328 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Lady in a bonnet, 1869 | Painting | $1,386 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 7 | THE RED CLOAK | Signed and titled verso, oil on canvasboard | $1,259 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | The Mill Pond, Cocksburns Path, Berwickshire Scotland, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $1,035 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2003 |
| 9 | CRASHING WAVES | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $930 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | THE FRIARS HAUGH, MELROSE | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $853 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $930 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,094 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $944 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Hope is a Scottish artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $892. 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 Hope sold in 2026 for $930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Hope on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Hope work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hope work is $892.
The median Robert Hope painting sells for $853 across 20 lots.
The median Robert Hope work on paper sells for $113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $853†‡ | $25,300 | 90.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $113† | $113† | — | 2022-05-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $440–$1,886†‡ | $1,259†‡ | $7,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $727–$2,298‡ | $853‡ | $25,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $25,300 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,862 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $113† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Hope worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hope work is $892. The median Robert Hope painting sells for $853 across 20 lots. The median Robert Hope work on paper sells for $113 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 the average price of a Robert Hope painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hope painting is $853. 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 Hope's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hope painting is $25,300.
What is the average price of a small Robert Hope painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Hope painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Hope's auction record?
Robert Hope's auction record is $25,300, set in 2002.
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