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# Robert Medley (1905–1994)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Robert Medley at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $665 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$748, n=6). The auction record is $39,134 for Red and green figuration (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red and green figuration, 1905 | Oil paint | $39,134 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Painted Door | Oil on panel | $5,401 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 3 | Timmur, 1905 | Painting | $5,288 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Bathers: Red and Green, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $5,151 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | STREET SCENE, 1952, 1952 | <p>signed (lower right), oil on canvas</p> | $5,147 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 6 | Nymph and Faun, 1949 | Oil paint | $3,600 | Christie's | Mar 2013 |
| 7 | The Antique Room at the Slade, 1905 | Painting | $3,575 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Two Figures, 1905 | Painting | $3,410 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Flower Torso, Pink and Blue, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $3,272 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Red and Rose Figuration, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $3,272 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,272 |
| Prints | 6 | $308 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,889 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $618 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Medley is a British (modern) artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,200. 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 Medley sold in 2026 for $5,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Medley work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Medley work is $1,200.

The median Robert Medley painting sells for $2,886 across 23 lots.

The median Robert Medley print sells for $449 across 9 lots.

The median Robert Medley work on paper sells for $747 across 3 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 | 9 | $449†‡ | $1,306‡ | — | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 31 | $2,886†‡ | $39,134 | 74.2% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $747 | $854 | — | 2025-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Robert Medley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $449. Paintings (31 lots) median $2,886, record $39,134. A typical Robert Medley painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $277–$650†‡ | $449†‡ | $1,306‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $531–$953‡ | $533‡ | $2,690 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,082–$3,594†‡ | $3,272†‡ | $39,134 |

† 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 | 2008 | $39,134 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $19,486‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,306‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $748 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $747 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Medley worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Medley work is $1,200. The median Robert Medley painting sells for $2,886 across 23 lots. The median Robert Medley print sells for $449 across 9 lots. The median Robert Medley work on paper sells for $747 across 3 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 Medley painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Medley painting is $2,886. 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 Medley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Medley painting is $39,134.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Medley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,272, 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 Medley's auction record?

Robert Medley's auction record is $39,134, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Medley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-medley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.