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# 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.

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

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Howard Cook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-howard-cook-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.