Robert Philipp (1895–1981)
Robert Philipp is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,000. 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 Philipp sold in 2023 for $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Philipp on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Philipp work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Philipp work is $1,000.
The median Robert Philipp painting sells for $932 across 32 lots.
The median Robert Philipp work on paper sells for $1,225 across 6 lots.
The median Robert Philipp print sells for $550 across 1 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 | 1 | $550 | $550 | — | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 48 | $932†‡ | $8,050 | 66.7% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,225 | $3,528 | 37.5% | 2024-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,650 | $15,000 | — | 2008-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Philipp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $550. Paintings (48 lots) median $932, record $8,050. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,650.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $544–$1,575†‡ | $750†‡ | $3,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $772–$1,725† | $1,000† | $8,050 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $288–$2,125 | $1,500 | $3,528 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $8,050 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $8,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Philipp worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Philipp work is $1,000. The median Robert Philipp painting sells for $932 across 32 lots. The median Robert Philipp work on paper sells for $1,225 across 6 lots. The median Robert Philipp print sells for $550 across 1 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 Philipp painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Philipp painting is $932. 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 Philipp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Philipp painting is $8,050.
What is the average price of a Robert Philipp work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Philipp work on paper is $1,225.
What is Robert Philipp's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Philipp work on paper is $3,528.
What is the average price of a small Robert Philipp painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Philipp painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, 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 Philipp painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Philipp painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Philipp's auction record?
Robert Philipp's auction record is $15,000, set in 2008.
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