Robert Kushner (b. 1949)
What is Robert Kushner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Robert Kushner at 19 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $609–$2,431, n=6). The auction record is $28,575 for Large White Lilacs I (2026, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large White Lilacs I, 2007 | Oil, acrylic, gold leaf, and copper leaf on canvas | $28,575 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Byobu with Anemones (and Willow), 2003 | Copper | $12,500 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Parrots, 1977 | Acrylic on sewn cotton fabric | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | White Flower Byobu, 2002-03 | Oil, acrylic, glitter and copper leaf on Japanese screen | $7,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Sunday, 1985 | Acrylic, ink and Japanese and handmade paper collage on paper | $4,750 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Garnethia, 1979 | Acryl auf Papier | $4,348 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | Euonymus, 1949 | Acrylic paint | $3,825 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Euonymus, 1949 | — | $3,000 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Red Cyclamen (diptych), 2000 | Acrylic paint | $3,000 | Wright | Jul 2017 |
| 10 | Rose, 1990 | Acrylic, Giltwood, Paper, Watercolor | $2,925 | Roland Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $3,000 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,930 |
| Prints | 10 | $640 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,549 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $950 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Kushner is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,219. 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 Kushner sold in 2026 for $2,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Kushner on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Kushner work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kushner work is $1,219.
The median Robert Kushner print sells for $655 across 13 lots.
The median Robert Kushner painting sells for $2,516 across 8 lots.
The median Robert Kushner work on paper sells for $3,256 across 2 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 | 15 | $655†‡ | $1,625 | 86.7% | 2026-01-30 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,516 | $28,575 | 88.9% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,256 | $4,750 | 50% | 2018-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Kushner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $655 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,516, record $28,575. A typical Robert Kushner painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $469–$825† | $625† | $1,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,008–$2,032 | $1,680 | $3,825 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $28,575 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Kushner worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kushner work is $1,219. The median Robert Kushner print sells for $655 across 13 lots. The median Robert Kushner painting sells for $2,516 across 8 lots. The median Robert Kushner work on paper sells for $3,256 across 2 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 Kushner print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Kushner print is $655. 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 Kushner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Kushner print is $1,625.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Kushner print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Kushner print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Kushner's auction record?
Robert Kushner's auction record is $28,575, set in 2026.
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