Robert Kipniss (b. 1931)
What is Robert Kipniss’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Robert Kipniss at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,075–$2,678, n=7). The auction record is $8,190 for Landscape (2023, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape, 1931 | Painting | $8,190 | Toomey & Co. | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Vista, 1980 | Painting | $6,300 | Wright | May 2024 |
| 3 | Red Roof, 1931 | Painting | $4,445 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Hillside House, 1931 | Painting | $4,032 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Hillside Landscape, 1931 | Painting | $3,528 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Landscape with House, 1931 | Painting | $3,380 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Landscape | Oil on canvas | $2,816 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Solitary | Ink and with a partial label from FAR Gallery | $2,726 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 9 | Solitary Signed "Kipniss" l.r., titled in ink and with a partial label from FAR Gallery, New York... | Oil on canvas | $2,726 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 10 | Landscape in Green | Oil on canvas | $2,585 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,771 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $470 |
| Other | 9 | $411 |
| Prints | 40 | $305 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $2,540 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Kipniss is an American artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $356. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Kipniss sold in 2026 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Kipniss on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Kipniss work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kipniss work is $356.
The median Robert Kipniss print sells for $313 across 58 lots.
The median Robert Kipniss painting sells for $2,726 across 15 lots.
The median Robert Kipniss work on paper sells for $441 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Kipniss prints typically sell for $176–$440 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 66 | $313†‡ | $1,800 | 87.9% | 2026-02-28 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,726‡ | $8,190 | 88.2% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $441† | $567 | — | 2025-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,445 | $8,190 | — | 2025-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Kipniss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (66 lots) median $313 with 87.9% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,726, record $8,190. A typical Robert Kipniss painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,445.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $176–$440†‡ | $313†‡ | $1,197 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $184–$286†‡ | $255†‡ | $819 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,562–$4,238 | $3,380 | $8,190 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250–$567† | $441† | $567 |
† 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 | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $567 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $567 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Kipniss worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kipniss work is $356. The median Robert Kipniss print sells for $313 across 58 lots. The median Robert Kipniss painting sells for $2,726 across 15 lots. The median Robert Kipniss work on paper sells for $441 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Kipniss prints typically sell for $176–$440 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Kipniss print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Kipniss print is $313. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Kipniss's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Kipniss print is $1,800.
What is the average price of a Robert Kipniss painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Kipniss painting is $2,726. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Kipniss's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Kipniss painting is $8,190.
What is the average price of a small Robert Kipniss print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Kipniss print (small (under 50 cm)) is $313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Kipniss painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Kipniss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Kipniss's auction record?
Robert Kipniss's auction record is $8,190, set in 2023.
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