Robert Mangold (b. 1937)
What is Robert Mangold’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 635 auction results for Robert Mangold at 46 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,772 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$8,206, n=85). The auction record is $1,075,760 for Untitled (acrylic and pencil on canvas) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic and pencil on canvas), 1973 | Acrylic paint | $1,075,760 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Curved Plane/Figure VII, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $965,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | 1/2 V Series | — | $937,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Three-Color Frame Painting, 1985 | Acrylic and blank pencil on canvas in three parts | $914,376 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | Triangle within a Circle, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $901,611 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Four Triangles Within a Circle #2 | Acrylic and white pencil on canvas | $769,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Four Color Frame Painting #16, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $712,140 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | X Series Central Diagonal I (Blue), 1968 | Acrylic paint | $650,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Column Structure XIII, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $588,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 10 | Double Circles #1, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $581,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $219,184 |
| Other | 52 | $27,651 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $24,063 |
| Prints | 301 | $2,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 87 | $194,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 289 | $4,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $2,468 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 635 results from 46 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Mangold is an American artist with 732 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,873. 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 Mangold sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 631 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Mangold work is $3,873.
The median Robert Mangold print sells for $2,300 across 406 lots.
The median Robert Mangold work on paper sells for $30,000 across 102 lots.
The median Robert Mangold painting sells for $262,500 across 79 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Mangold prints typically sell for $1,540–$5,040 (the middle half of 263 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Mangold prints typically sell for $779–$2,667 (the middle half of 114 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 | 456 | $2,300†‡ | $138,600 | 89% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 87 | $262,500‡ | $1.1M | 90.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $30,000†‡ | $650,500 | 91.1% | 2026-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $21,420 | $30,000 | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,480 | $30,480 | — | 2024-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 86 | $279,144‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Mangold's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (456 lots) median $2,300 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (87 lots) median $262,500, record $1,075,760. A typical Robert Mangold painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 86 lots) the median is $279,144.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $779–$2,667†‡ | $1,262†‡ | $45,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 263 | $1,540–$5,040†‡ | $2,750†‡ | $138,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $2,219–$5,781‡ | $3,780‡ | $16,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $27,500–$221,000‡ | $81,900‡ | $262,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $193,125–$475,419‡ | $332,300‡ | $1.1M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $6,510–$24,311†‡ | $13,893†‡ | $112,813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $21,760–$50,000‡ | $30,000‡ | $228,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $61,597–$186,700 | $83,591 | $650,500 |
† 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 | 2016 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $965,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $650,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $381,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $138,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $45,566 |
| Photography | 2024 | $30,480 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $30,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Mangold worth?
Across 631 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Mangold work is $3,873. The median Robert Mangold print sells for $2,300 across 406 lots. The median Robert Mangold work on paper sells for $30,000 across 102 lots. The median Robert Mangold painting sells for $262,500 across 79 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Mangold prints typically sell for $1,540–$5,040 (the middle half of 263 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Mangold prints typically sell for $779–$2,667 (the middle half of 114 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 Mangold print?
Based on 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mangold print is $2,300. 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 Mangold's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mangold print is $138,600.
What is the average price of a Robert Mangold work on paper?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mangold work on paper is $30,000. 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 Mangold's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mangold work on paper is $650,500.
What is the average price of a Robert Mangold painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mangold painting is $262,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Mangold's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mangold painting is $1,075,760.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Mangold print?
Based on 263 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Mangold print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,750, 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 Mangold print?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Mangold print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,262, 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 Robert Mangold's auction record?
Robert Mangold's auction record is $1,075,760, set in 2016.
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