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# 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.

**1 Robert Philipp work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Philipp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-philipp (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.