Robert Morris (1931–2018)
What is Robert Morris’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Robert Morris at 24 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,637 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$6,461, n=12). The auction record is $412,890 for Swift Night Ruler (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swift Night Ruler, 1963 | Painted wood | $412,890 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (red felt), 1970 | Red felt | $330,200 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (felt and metal fasteners), 1996 | Felt and metal fasteners | $300,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | ROBERT MORRIS (NE EN 1931), 1974 | Feutre | $292,489 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled (Brown Felt), 1978 | Felt, copper grommets | $271,987 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | Fountain, 1971 | Seven felt strips | $271,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled (Brown Felt Piece), 1983 | Felt and metal grommets | $167,183 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (green felt with metal tube), 1984 | Green felt with metal tube | $138,617 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (felt and metal grommets), 1983 | Felt and metal grommets | $137,471 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Vetti V, 1983 | Felt and metal | $120,650 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $27,500 |
| Other | 28 | $12,873 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $8,750 |
| Prints | 16 | $332 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $81,947 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,898 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $1,482 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Morris is an American artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,488. 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 Morris sold in 2026 for $10,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Morris work is $1,488.
The median Robert Morris work on paper sells for $8,750 across 21 lots.
The median Robert Morris print sells for $323 across 22 lots.
The median Robert Morris sculpture sells for $25,200 across 13 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 | 26 | $323†‡ | $6,250 | 84.6% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 4 | $15,350 | $35,000 | — | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $8,750† | $68,750 | 80.8% | 2026-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $25,200‡ | $271,987 | — | 2024-03-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $510 | $510 | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $271,500 | $412,890 | — | 2026-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Morris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $323 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $15,350, record $35,000. A typical Robert Morris painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $271,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $127–$801† | $384† | $6,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,750–$8,750 | $5,016 | $68,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $30,240–$35,000† | $31,286† | $44,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,016–$1,375‡ | $1,207‡ | $6,325 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $68,750–$137,471 | $120,650 | $271,987 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $271,987 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $137,471 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $44,100 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $22,934 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Morris worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Morris work is $1,488. The median Robert Morris work on paper sells for $8,750 across 21 lots. The median Robert Morris print sells for $323 across 22 lots. The median Robert Morris sculpture sells for $25,200 across 13 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 Morris work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Morris work on paper is $8,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Morris's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Morris work on paper is $68,750.
What is the average price of a Robert Morris print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Morris print is $323. 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 Morris's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Morris print is $6,250.
What is the average price of a Robert Morris sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Morris sculpture is $25,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Morris's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Morris sculpture is $271,987.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Morris print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Morris print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Morris work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Morris work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Morris's auction record?
Robert Morris's auction record is $412,890, set in 2022.
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