Robert R Bliss (1925–1981)
Robert R Bliss is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,950. 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 R Bliss sold in 2025 for $4,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert R Bliss work is $1,950.
The median Robert R Bliss painting sells for $2,300 across 63 lots.
The median Robert R Bliss work on paper sells for $1,625 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert R Bliss paintings typically sell for $900–$2,750 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 79 | $2,300†‡ | $18,750 | 79.7% | 2025-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,625‡ | $2,400 | — | 2024-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,578 | $18,750 | — | 2024-11-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $636–$3,960†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $900–$2,750†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $5,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,951–$8,416†‡ | $3,582†‡ | $15,405 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2024 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $15,405 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $850‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert R Bliss worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert R Bliss work is $1,950. The median Robert R Bliss painting sells for $2,300 across 63 lots. The median Robert R Bliss work on paper sells for $1,625 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert R Bliss paintings typically sell for $900–$2,750 (the middle half of 29 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 R Bliss painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert R Bliss painting is $2,300. 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 R Bliss's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert R Bliss painting is $18,750.
What is the average price of a medium Robert R Bliss painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert R Bliss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,600, 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 large Robert R Bliss painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert R Bliss painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,582, 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 R Bliss's auction record?
Robert R Bliss's auction record is $18,750, set in 2024.
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