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# Robert Natkin (1930–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 292 auction results for Robert Natkin at 37 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,745 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,445–$14,630, n=38). The auction record is $61,200 for Apollo (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo, 1980 | Acrylic | $61,200 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled | — | $58,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Anticipation of the Night, 1930 | Painting | $47,500 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Apollo Series (#47), 1980 | Acrylic paint | $41,280 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Diary of a Young Acrobat, 1930 | Painting | $40,000 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Amethyst, 1960 | Painting | $35,280 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 7 | Puerto Rican, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $32,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Scatting # 2 (from the Hitchcock Series) | — | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | The Point of the Story Is..., 1990 | Oil on canvas | $28,000 | Revere Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Chicken Dinner, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $27,720 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 150 | $8,125 |
| Other | 19 | $6,875 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $2,250 |
| Prints | 52 | $852 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 82 | $10,604 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 133 | $2,745 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,648 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 292 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Natkin is an American artist with 351 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,314. 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 Natkin sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Natkin work worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Natkin work is $4,314.

The median Robert Natkin painting sells for $7,020 across 156 lots.

The median Robert Natkin print sells for $807 across 58 lots.

The median Robert Natkin work on paper sells for $1,375 across 19 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Robert Natkin paintings typically sell for $5,725–$16,575 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Natkin paintings typically sell for $3,000–$9,038 (the middle half of 72 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 | 68 | $807†‡ | $4,788 | 85.3% | 2026-05-01 |
| Paintings | 172 | $7,020†‡ | $61,200 | 90.7% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,375‡ | $7,575 | 82.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $31,250† | $61,200 | — | 2026-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Robert Natkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $807 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (172 lots) median $7,020, record $61,200. A typical Robert Natkin painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $31,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $355–$1,114†‡ | $750†‡ | $4,788 |

† 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) | 5 | $1,000–$3,000† | $1,100† | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $3,000–$9,038†‡ | $5,105†‡ | $28,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $5,725–$16,575†‡ | $9,760†‡ | $61,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 9 | $900–$3,200‡ | $1,375‡ | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,091–$2,625‡ | $1,676‡ | $7,575 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $61,200 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,772 |

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 Natkin worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Natkin work is $4,314. The median Robert Natkin painting sells for $7,020 across 156 lots. The median Robert Natkin print sells for $807 across 58 lots. The median Robert Natkin work on paper sells for $1,375 across 19 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Robert Natkin paintings typically sell for $5,725–$16,575 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Natkin paintings typically sell for $3,000–$9,038 (the middle half of 72 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 Natkin painting?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Natkin painting is $7,020. 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 Natkin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Natkin painting is $61,200.

### What is the average price of a Robert Natkin print?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Natkin print is $807. 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 Natkin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Natkin print is $4,788.

### What is the average price of a Robert Natkin work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Natkin work on paper is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Natkin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Natkin work on paper is $7,575.

### What is the average price of a large Robert Natkin painting?

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Natkin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,760, 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 medium Robert Natkin painting?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Natkin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,105, 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 Natkin's auction record?

Robert Natkin's auction record is $61,200, set in 2025.

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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 Natkin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-natkin (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.