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# Robert Howlett (1831–1858)

Robert Howlett is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,220. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Howlett sold in 2023 for $15,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Howlett work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Howlett work is $2,220.

The median Robert Howlett photograph sells for $1,406 across 9 lots.

The median Robert Howlett print sells for $2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | 2014-12-22 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,406‡ | $15,576 | 75% | 2026-05-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $290–$2,764‡ | $699‡ | $15,576 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $15,576 |
| Photography | 2006 | $3,414 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,750 |

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 Howlett worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Howlett work is $2,220. The median Robert Howlett photograph sells for $1,406 across 9 lots. The median Robert Howlett print sells for $2,750 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Howlett photograph?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Howlett photograph is $1,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Howlett's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Howlett photograph is $15,576.

### What is Robert Howlett's auction record?

Robert Howlett's auction record is $70,572, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Howlett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-howlett (updated 2026-11-02).

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.