Robert Howard Cook (1921–2017)
Robert Howard Cook is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $179. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Howard Cook sold in 2024 for $205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Howard Cook on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Howard Cook work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Howard Cook work is $179.
The median Robert Howard Cook sculpture sells for $205 across 7 lots.
The median Robert Howard Cook work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100‡ | $100‡ | — | 2016-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $205 | $2,115 | 63.6% | 2024-07-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $148–$219 | $179 | $672 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $2,115 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $672 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $100‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Howard Cook worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Howard Cook work is $179. The median Robert Howard Cook sculpture sells for $205 across 7 lots. The median Robert Howard Cook work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Howard Cook sculpture?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Howard Cook sculpture is $205.
What is Robert Howard Cook's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Howard Cook sculpture is $2,115.
What is Robert Howard Cook's auction record?
Robert Howard Cook's auction record is $2,115, set in 2005.
See the full Robert Howard Cook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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