Robert Nava (b. 1985)
What is Robert Nava’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Robert Nava at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,235–$102,400, n=13). The auction record is $715,823 for Before Minotaur (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Minotaur, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $715,823 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Angel Shark, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $565,579 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Angel Shark | Painted | $565,579 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Boiler Room, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $497,583 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Shark Wing Pegasus, 2019 | Canvas | $481,534 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Shark Angel, 2020 | — | $464,340 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Monster Face, 2018 | Painting | $449,435 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Tiger Shark, 2020 | Painting | $406,400 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Pegasus (BDC), 2018 | Acrylic and grease pencil on canvas | $355,600 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Sabre Tooth Rose Growth, 2021 | Acrylic and grease pencil on canvas | $355,527 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $123,412 |
| Other | 8 | $14,349 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $11,895 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $151,627 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $33,645 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $8,430 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Nava is an American artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $64,835. 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 Nava sold in 2026 for $102,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Nava work is $64,835.
The median Robert Nava painting sells for $123,412 across 60 lots.
The median Robert Nava work on paper sells for $10,795 across 25 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Robert Nava paintings typically sell for $100,000–$305,002 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $123,412 | $715,823 | 93.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $10,795‡ | $35,280 | 92.6% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $244,829 | $715,823 | — | 2026-02-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $34,008–$73,259 | $51,408 | $94,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $100,000–$305,002 | $155,117 | $715,823 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $7,383–$13,373‡ | $8,430‡ | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $16,665–$33,358 | $24,266 | $35,280 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $715,823 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $565,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Nava worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Nava work is $64,835. The median Robert Nava painting sells for $123,412 across 60 lots. The median Robert Nava work on paper sells for $10,795 across 25 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Robert Nava paintings typically sell for $100,000–$305,002 (the middle half of 45 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 Nava painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Nava painting is $123,412.
What is Robert Nava's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Nava painting is $715,823.
What is the average price of a Robert Nava work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Nava work on paper is $10,795. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Nava's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Nava work on paper is $35,280.
What is the average price of a large Robert Nava painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Nava painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $155,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Robert Nava work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Nava work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Nava's auction record?
Robert Nava's auction record is $715,823, set in 2022.
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