Robert Motherwell is an American artist with 1,297 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,292.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 734 | $3,750 | $245,000 | 86.5% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 116 | $271,500 | $12.7M | 91.4% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $72,150 | $2.2M | 95% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,825 | $4,825 | — | 2008-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 130 | $313,000 | $12.7M | — | 2025-11-20 |
Robert Motherwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (734 lots) median $3,750 with 86.5% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $271,500, record $12,690,000. A typical Robert Motherwell painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 130 lots) the median is $313,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain (State II Red) (E. & B. 302) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $7,740 |
| Untitled, from The Basque Suite; and Untitled, from London Series I (E. & B. 88 & 89) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $1,548 |
| Put Out All Flags (E. & B. 263) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $5,160 |
| Three Forms (E. & B. 469) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $5,160 |
| Africa 6, from Africa Suite (E. & B. 74) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $4,128 |
Based on 635 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Motherwell print is $3,750.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Motherwell print is $245,000.
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Motherwell painting is $271,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Motherwell painting is $12,690,000.
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Motherwell work on paper is $72,150.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Motherwell work on paper is $2,172,500.
Robert Motherwell's auction record is $12,690,000, set on 2018-05-17.