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# Robert Jay Wolff (1905–1978)

Robert Jay Wolff is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $856. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Jay Wolff sold in 2021 for $4,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Jay Wolff work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Jay Wolff work is $856.

The median Robert Jay Wolff painting sells for $2,875 across 7 lots.

The median Robert Jay Wolff work on paper sells for $856 across 2 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 | 8 | $2,875† | $4,375 | 87.5% | 2026-07-24 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $856 | $944 | 66.7% | 2022-05-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $650–$2,875† | $690† | $3,042 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $944 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $768 |

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 Jay Wolff worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Jay Wolff work is $856. The median Robert Jay Wolff painting sells for $2,875 across 7 lots. The median Robert Jay Wolff work on paper sells for $856 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Jay Wolff's auction record?

Robert Jay Wolff's auction record is $4,375, set in 2021.

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