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# Robert Josten

## What is Robert Josten’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Robert Josten at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $838–$1,270, n=8). The auction record is $76,350 for SET OF TEN DINING-CHAIRS, CIRCA 1989 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SET OF TEN DINING-CHAIRS, CIRCA 1989, 1989 | Cast and polished aluminium, steel, laminated cherry | $76,350 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | modular dining set, 1970s/80's | Aluminum and wood | $2,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Console table, 1975 | Aluminum | $1,778 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | A set of four Robert Josten aluminum and wood chairs, 1970s/80's | Aluminum and wood | $1,100 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2026 |
| 5 | A Robert Josten aluminum and wood bistro set, 1970s/80's, 1970s/80's | Aluminum and wood | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | A Robert Josten aluminum and wood bistro set, 1970s/80's | Aluminum and wood | $950 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Bar stools, 1975 | Aluminum | $882 | Rago Arts | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | A Robert Josten aluminum and wood bistro set, 1970s/80s | Aluminum and wood | $850 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | A Robert Josten aluminum and wood bistro set, 1970s/80s | Aluminum and wood | $800 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | A Robert Josten aluminum and wood bistro set, 1970s/80's | Aluminum and wood | $800 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $975 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $950 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Josten is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $975.

A work by Robert Josten sold in 2026 for $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Josten work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Josten work is $975.

The median Robert Josten sculpture sells for $1,330 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,330 | $1,778 | — | 2025-10-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,778 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $882 |

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 Josten worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Josten work is $975. The median Robert Josten sculpture sells for $1,330 across 2 lots.

### What is Robert Josten's auction record?

Robert Josten's auction record is $76,350, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Josten auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-josten (updated 2026-11-02).

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.