> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-paananen · updated 2026-11-02

# ROBERT PAANANEN (b. 1934)

ROBERT PAANANEN is a Canadian artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $203.

A work by ROBERT PAANANEN sold in 2021 for $247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ROBERT PAANANEN work worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ROBERT PAANANEN work is $203.

The median ROBERT PAANANEN painting sells for $203 across 148 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) ROBERT PAANANEN paintings typically sell for $90–$223 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 148 | $203 | $913 | — | 2024-06-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $90–$223 | $172 | $913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $121–$310 | $212 | $711 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $913 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $711 |

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 PAANANEN worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ROBERT PAANANEN work is $203. The median ROBERT PAANANEN painting sells for $203 across 148 lots. Small (under 50 cm) ROBERT PAANANEN paintings typically sell for $90–$223 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a ROBERT PAANANEN painting?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ROBERT PAANANEN painting is $203.

### What is ROBERT PAANANEN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ROBERT PAANANEN painting is $913.

### What is the average price of a small ROBERT PAANANEN painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ROBERT PAANANEN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium ROBERT PAANANEN painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ROBERT PAANANEN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $212, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is ROBERT PAANANEN's auction record?

ROBERT PAANANEN's auction record is $913, set in 2020.

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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 PAANANEN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-paananen (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.