Robert MacPherson (1937–2021)
Robert MacPherson is an Australian artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,059. 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 MacPherson sold in 2026 for $4,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert MacPherson work is $1,059.
The median Robert MacPherson photograph sells for $1,120 across 19 lots.
The median Robert MacPherson work on paper sells for $648 across 12 lots.
The median Robert MacPherson painting sells for $3,711 across 6 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 | 13 | $3,711† | $37,906 | 46.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $648† | $2,501 | 70.6% | 2026-02-09 |
| Photography | 42 | $1,120†‡ | $27,995 | 45.2% | 2025-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,995 | $37,906 | — | 2018-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $443–$1,025† | $566† | $1,655† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $406–$1,869†‡ | $1,008†‡ | $27,995 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $37,906 |
| Photography | 2006 | $27,995 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $15,490 |
| Photography | 2019 | $5,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,655† |
† 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 MacPherson worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert MacPherson work is $1,059. The median Robert MacPherson photograph sells for $1,120 across 19 lots. The median Robert MacPherson work on paper sells for $648 across 12 lots. The median Robert MacPherson painting sells for $3,711 across 6 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 MacPherson photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert MacPherson photograph is $1,120. 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 MacPherson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert MacPherson photograph is $27,995.
What is the average price of a Robert MacPherson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert MacPherson work on paper is $648. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert MacPherson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert MacPherson work on paper is $2,501.
What is the average price of a Robert MacPherson painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert MacPherson painting is $3,711. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert MacPherson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert MacPherson painting is $37,906.
What is the average price of a small Robert MacPherson photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert MacPherson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Robert MacPherson work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert MacPherson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert MacPherson's auction record?
Robert MacPherson's auction record is $37,906, set in 2017.
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