> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-irwin · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Irwin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-irwin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.