Robert Lovett (b. 1930)
What is Robert Lovett’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Robert Lovett at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$739, n=8). The auction record is $4,064 for Coffee table (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee table, 1994 | Walnut | $4,064 | Wright | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Billinudgel Pub | Oil on board | $1,049 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | From Lavender Bay | Oil on masonite | $636 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Sydney Harbour from Above | Oil on Board | $548 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Two Horsemen | Oil on board | $393 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | The Drover's Return | Oil on board | $331 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Hebel Hotel | Oil on canvas board | $290 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 8 | Angle Crossing | Oil on board | $272 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Droving Cattle) | Oil on board | $236 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2015 |
| 10 | Sunflowers | Oil on board | $229 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $272 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $272 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Lovett is an Australia artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $226. 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 Lovett sold in 2026 for $331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Lovett on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Lovett work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lovett work is $226.
The median Robert Lovett painting sells for $233 across 30 lots.
The median Robert Lovett work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Lovett paintings typically sell for $169–$388 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $233† | $1,307† | 81.1% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $200† | $1,245† | 50% | 2024-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $103–$163† | $122† | $331 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $169–$388† | $252† | $1,307† |
† 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 | 2014 | $1,307† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,245† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Lovett worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lovett work is $226. The median Robert Lovett painting sells for $233 across 30 lots. The median Robert Lovett work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Lovett paintings typically sell for $169–$388 (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 Lovett painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Lovett painting is $233. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Lovett's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Lovett painting is $1,307. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,307 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Robert Lovett painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Lovett painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Lovett's auction record?
Robert Lovett's auction record is $4,064, set in 2025.
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