Robert Irwin (1928–2023)
Robert Irwin is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $41,329.
A work by Robert Irwin sold in 2025 for $104,412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Irwin on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Irwin work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Irwin work is $41,329.
The median Robert Irwin painting sells for $16,620 across 10 lots.
The median Robert Irwin work on paper sells for $87,500 across 5 lots.
The median Robert Irwin sculpture sells for $441,600 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $16,620 | $362,500 | 71.4% | 2024-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $87,500 | $279,400 | — | 2024-03-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $441,600 | $441,600 | — | 2006-05-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,120 | $6,120 | — | 2022-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $214,250 | $441,600 | — | 2025-06-26 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,080–$101,250 | $15,120 | $362,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $441,600 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $362,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $279,400 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $152,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $114,300 |
| Photography | 2022 | $6,120 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Irwin worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Irwin work is $41,329. The median Robert Irwin painting sells for $16,620 across 10 lots. The median Robert Irwin work on paper sells for $87,500 across 5 lots. The median Robert Irwin sculpture sells for $441,600 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robert Irwin painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Irwin painting is $16,620.
What is Robert Irwin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Irwin painting is $362,500.
What is Robert Irwin's auction record?
Robert Irwin's auction record is $441,600, set in 2006.
See the full Robert Irwin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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