Robert (b. 1964)
What is Robert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Robert at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,443 including buyer’s premium (middle half $817–$1,711, n=16). The auction record is $10,239 for Astra off the Needles (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astra off the Needles | — | $10,239 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | White Heather versus Westwood | — | $9,752 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Reflections | Oil on canvas | $4,375 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | In Wind River Mountains, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $3,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 5 | King Parrots, 2014 | Oil and enamel on board | $2,894 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | I Love To Go To The Airport To Watch Planes, 2006 | Acrylic on board | $2,556 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Horse & High Voltage Power Lines, 2006 | Oil enamel and charcoal on board | $2,470 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Kustom Dream, 2003 | Acrylic, spray can, varnish on 3 MDF panels titled and signed verso on each panel | $1,896 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | EK Holden, 1997 | Acrylic | $1,649 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Rock 'N' Roll, 2005 | Acrylic, spray can, varnish on 4 MDF panels titled, signed and dated on each panel | $1,649 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,608 |
| Other | 5 | $1,319 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,566 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,319 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,110. 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 sold in 2026 for $2,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Robert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Robert on OpeningBid →What is a Robert work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert work is $1,110.
The median Robert painting sells for $793 across 19 lots.
The median Robert print sells for $164 across 2 lots.
The median Robert work on paper sells for $692 across 2 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 | $164 | $264 | 50% | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 20 | $793†‡ | $2,894 | 95% | 2026-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $692 | $1,319 | — | 2025-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,360 | $1,649 | — | 2025-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $164 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $793, record $2,894. A typical Robert painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $218–$284†‡ | $267†‡ | $500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $665–$2,182†‡ | $853†‡ | $2,894 |
† 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 | 2019 | $2,894 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,556 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,649 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,319 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $264 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $64 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $64 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert work is $1,110. The median Robert painting sells for $793 across 19 lots. The median Robert print sells for $164 across 2 lots. The median Robert work on paper sells for $692 across 2 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 painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert painting is $793. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert painting is $2,894.
What is the average price of a medium Robert painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $853, 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's auction record?
Robert's auction record is $10,239, set in 2007.
See the full Robert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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