Robert Lostutter (b. 1939)
What is Robert Lostutter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Robert Lostutter at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$3,840, n=9). The auction record is $27,940 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1971 | Oil paint | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1971 | Painting | $17,640 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1971 | Oil on canvas | $17,640 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Lovely Cotinga | Watercolor on paper | $10,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |
| 6 | Blue Orchid, 1980 | Watercolor on gessoed canvas | $8,190 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | Blue Orchid, 1980 | Watercolor | $8,190 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Hope | Watercolor on paper | $8,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Weeping for Mexico | Watercolor on paper | $8,125 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |
| 10 | The Birds of Heaven: Resplendent Quetzal, Greater Flamingo, Paradise Flycatcher, 1975 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $7,620 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $7,220 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,772 |
| Prints | 12 | $683 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Lostutter is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,351. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Lostutter sold in 2025 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Lostutter on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Lostutter work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lostutter work is $2,351.
The median Robert Lostutter painting sells for $2,950 across 15 lots.
The median Robert Lostutter print sells for $650 across 11 lots.
The median Robert Lostutter work on paper sells for $2,142 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $650† | $1,188 | 84.6% | 2023-03-08 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,950 | $27,940 | 88.2% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,142 | $3,840 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,640 | $27,940 | — | 2024-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Lostutter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $650 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,950, record $27,940. A typical Robert Lostutter painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,640.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $572–$802 | $652 | $1,000 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,360–$2,724 | $1,599 | $7,620 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,638–$2,772 | $2,142 | $3,840 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,794 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,188 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Lostutter worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lostutter work is $2,351. The median Robert Lostutter painting sells for $2,950 across 15 lots. The median Robert Lostutter print sells for $650 across 11 lots. The median Robert Lostutter work on paper sells for $2,142 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robert Lostutter painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Lostutter painting is $2,950.
What is Robert Lostutter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Lostutter painting is $27,940.
What is the average price of a Robert Lostutter print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Lostutter print is $650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Lostutter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Lostutter print is $1,188.
What is the average price of a small Robert Lostutter painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Lostutter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Lostutter's auction record?
Robert Lostutter's auction record is $27,940, set in 2023.
See the full Robert Lostutter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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