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# Robert Kulicke (1924–2007)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Robert Kulicke at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $832–$4,277, n=15). The auction record is $14,080 for Peonies in Glass Vase (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peonies in Glass Vase, 1924 | Oil on board | $14,080 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvasboard laid down on board), 1960 | Oil on canvasboard laid down on board | $8,750 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 3 | Zinnias and White Flowers in a Glass Jar, 1980 | Oil paint | $8,255 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled [Pear], 1965 | Oil on paper laid down on board | $8,125 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Still Life, 1924 | Mixed media, charcoal over monoprint on paper | $7,040 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Cornflowers in a Gray Jar on Brown Surface Against a Black Background | Oil on silk laid to masonite | $6,930 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Tomato on a Bread Board, 1980 | Oil on wood | $6,930 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Two Yellow Pears, 1980 | Oil on board | $6,930 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Single Green Pear, 1980 | Oil on board | $6,300 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | White Peonies in a Glass Jar, 1988 | Oil on canvas laid to masonite | $5,985 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $5,355 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,120 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,794 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Kulicke is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,794. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Kulicke is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Robert Kulicke works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Robert Kulicke work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kulicke work is $2,794.

The median Robert Kulicke painting sells for $5,760 across 23 lots.

The median Robert Kulicke work on paper sells for $800 across 6 lots.

The median Robert Kulicke print sells for $4,770 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Kulicke paintings typically sell for $2,761–$6,772 (the middle half of 22 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 | 2 | $4,770 | $7,040 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 25 | $5,760† | $14,080 | 92% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $800 | $2,376 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Kulicke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,770. Paintings (25 lots) median $5,760, record $14,080.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,761–$6,772† | $5,715† | $14,080 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $672–$832 | $800 | $2,376 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,080 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $832 |

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 Kulicke worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kulicke work is $2,794. The median Robert Kulicke painting sells for $5,760 across 23 lots. The median Robert Kulicke work on paper sells for $800 across 6 lots. The median Robert Kulicke print sells for $4,770 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Kulicke paintings typically sell for $2,761–$6,772 (the middle half of 22 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 Kulicke painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Kulicke painting is $5,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Kulicke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Kulicke painting is $14,080.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Kulicke painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Kulicke painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Kulicke's auction record is $14,080, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.