Robert Janitz (b. 1962)
What is Robert Janitz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Robert Janitz at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,847 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,093–$19,348, n=7). The auction record is $27,246 for Player Piano (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Player Piano, 2020 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | The Nadir of Nihilism, 2019 | Painting | $25,739 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Elastic Temperament, 2015 | Oil, wax and flour on canvas | $22,842 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | THE RABBIT'S FOOT FERN (A SHORT STORY), 2014 | Oil, wax and flour on linen | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Liquid Conscience, 2018 | Painting | $13,298 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | All running combs, 2018 | Painting | $12,956 | Phillips | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Attitude is Everything, 2019 | Painting | $9,847 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Safe space vs. Paradise, 2019 | Painting | $9,589 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Happy Hour, 2025 | Oil, wax and flour on linen | $7,000 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | L'idee de Marin (Querelle), 2015 | Oil, wax and flour on linen | $6,875 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $8,295 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $13,127 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Janitz is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,589. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Janitz is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,837; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Robert Janitz record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Robert Janitz on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Janitz work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Janitz work is $9,589.
The median Robert Janitz painting sells for $9,837 across 17 lots.
The median Robert Janitz photograph sells for $3,072 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 | 19 | $9,837‡ | $27,246 | 89.5% | 2026-10-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,072 | $3,072 | — | 2020-10-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,528–$6,875 | $3,633 | $9,589 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,128–$17,995‡ | $11,969‡ | $27,246 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,246 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $25,739 |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,072 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Janitz worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Janitz work is $9,589. The median Robert Janitz painting sells for $9,837 across 17 lots. The median Robert Janitz photograph sells for $3,072 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Janitz painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Janitz painting is $9,837. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Janitz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Janitz painting is $27,246.
What is the average price of a large Robert Janitz painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Janitz painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Janitz's auction record?
Robert Janitz's auction record is $27,246, set in 2025.
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