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# Robert Johnson Washington (1913–1997)

Robert Johnson Washington is an artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $779.

A work by Robert Johnson Washington sold in 2022 for $893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Johnson Washington work worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Johnson Washington work is $779.

The median Robert Johnson Washington work on paper sells for $350 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Johnson Washington work on papers typically sell for $315–$875 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 35 | $350 | $1,312 | 74.3% | 2022-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $2,187 | $2,625 | — | 2022-01-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $315–$875 | $350 | $1,312 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,312 |

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 Johnson Washington worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Johnson Washington work is $779. The median Robert Johnson Washington work on paper sells for $350 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Johnson Washington work on papers typically sell for $315–$875 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Robert Johnson Washington work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Johnson Washington work on paper is $350.

### What is Robert Johnson Washington's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Johnson Washington work on paper is $1,312.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Johnson Washington work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Johnson Washington work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Robert Johnson Washington's auction record?

Robert Johnson Washington's auction record is $2,625, set in 2022.

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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.