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# Robert K. Roark (b. 1944)

Robert K. Roark is a Massachusetts/New York artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert K. Roark is recorded as sold in 2025 for $850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert K. Roark work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert K. Roark work is $800.

The median Robert K. Roark painting sells for $800 across 70 lots.

The median Robert K. Roark work on paper sells for $338 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Robert K. Roark paintings typically sell for $388–$875 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert K. Roark paintings typically sell for $775–$1,500 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 86 | $800‡ | $4,720 | 81.4% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $338‡ | $500‡ | — | 2024-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,600‡ | $4,720 | — | 2025-07-25 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $388–$875‡ | $650‡ | $2,200‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $775–$1,500‡ | $1,100‡ | $4,720 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $4,720 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $175‡ |

‡ 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 K. Roark worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert K. Roark work is $800. The median Robert K. Roark painting sells for $800 across 70 lots. The median Robert K. Roark work on paper sells for $338 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert K. Roark paintings typically sell for $388–$875 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Robert K. Roark paintings typically sell for $775–$1,500 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert K. Roark painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert K. Roark painting is $800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert K. Roark's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert K. Roark painting is $4,720.

### What is the average price of a small Robert K. Roark painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert K. Roark painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Robert K. Roark painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert K. Roark painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert K. Roark's auction record?

Robert K. Roark's auction record is $4,720, 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.