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# Robert James Day (1900–1985)

Robert James Day is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert James Day sold in 2021 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert James Day work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert James Day work is $1,100.

The median Robert James Day work on paper sells for $237 across 3 lots.

The median Robert James Day photograph sells for $2,020 across 1 lots.

The median Robert James Day painting sells for $1,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | — | 2021-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $237‡ | $1,100‡ | — | 2017-03-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,020 | $2,020 | — | 2014-04-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $2,020 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,100‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $237 |

‡ 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 James Day worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert James Day work is $1,100. The median Robert James Day work on paper sells for $237 across 3 lots. The median Robert James Day photograph sells for $2,020 across 1 lots. The median Robert James Day painting sells for $1,125 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert James Day's auction record?

Robert James Day's auction record is $2,020, set in 2014.

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

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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.