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# Robert Loughlin (1949–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Robert Loughlin at 9 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,816 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,604–$3,026, n=6). The auction record is $8,750 for Moose-Awiny Modern (2022, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose-Awiny Modern, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Rodchenko, 2009 | Acrylic on Masonite | $8,320 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (box), 2003 | Acrylic paint | $8,125 | Wright | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Remember the Kinks, 1949 | Acrylic paint | $7,560 | Rago Arts | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (LPs fifteen works), 2005 | Ink | $5,000 | Wright | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | The Smiths, 2003 | Aluminum | $4,875 | Wright | May 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic, felt-tip pen, ink and collage on found object), 2011 | Acrylic with felt | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | True Brute, 1987 | Chrome steel | $4,063 | Wright | May 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (Smoking Man), 2007 | Painting | $4,063 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 10 | Pot Head, 1949 | Acrylic paint | $3,900 | Wright | Jan 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $2,500 |
| Other | 52 | $1,855 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $1,206 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,063 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,190 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,694 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Loughlin is an American artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,875. 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 Loughlin sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Loughlin work worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Loughlin work is $1,875.

The median Robert Loughlin painting sells for $1,875 across 86 lots.

The median Robert Loughlin work on paper sells for $1,162 across 8 lots.

The median Robert Loughlin sculpture sells for $2,125 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Loughlin paintings typically sell for $1,500–$2,750 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Loughlin paintings typically sell for $1,250–$2,530 (the middle half of 26 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 | 4 | $1,198 | $1,750 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Paintings | 119 | $1,875† | $8,750 | 72.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,162 | $5,000 | 57.1% | 2024-05-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,125 | $4,875 | — | 2024-04-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,816 | $2,816 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,842† | $8,750 | — | 2026-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Loughlin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,198. Paintings (119 lots) median $1,875, record $8,750. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $7,842.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,250–$2,530† | $1,688† | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $1,500–$2,750† | $1,875† | $8,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,875–$3,565 | $3,000 | $7,560 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $986–$1,819 | $1,260 | $5,000 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,875–$4,063 | $2,860 | $4,875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,063 |
| Photography | 2026 | $2,816 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,750 |

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 Loughlin worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Loughlin work is $1,875. The median Robert Loughlin painting sells for $1,875 across 86 lots. The median Robert Loughlin work on paper sells for $1,162 across 8 lots. The median Robert Loughlin sculpture sells for $2,125 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Loughlin paintings typically sell for $1,500–$2,750 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Loughlin paintings typically sell for $1,250–$2,530 (the middle half of 26 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 Loughlin painting?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Loughlin painting is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Loughlin painting is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a Robert Loughlin work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Loughlin work on paper is $1,162.

### What is Robert Loughlin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Loughlin work on paper is $5,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Loughlin painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Loughlin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Loughlin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Loughlin's auction record is $8,750, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.