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# Robert Rotar (1926–1999)

Robert Rotar is a German artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,622. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Rotar sold in 2021 for $9,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Rotar work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Rotar work is $7,622.

The median Robert Rotar painting sells for $10,429 across 21 lots.

The median Robert Rotar work on paper sells for $1,398 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Rotar sculpture sells for $2,365 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $10,429‡ | $22,704 | 75% | 2021-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,398 | $1,696 | — | 2009-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,365 | $2,365 | — | 2017-06-01 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $7,309–$16,346‡ | $10,429‡ | $22,704 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $22,704 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,171 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,099 |

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 Rotar worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Rotar work is $7,622. The median Robert Rotar painting sells for $10,429 across 21 lots. The median Robert Rotar work on paper sells for $1,398 across 2 lots. The median Robert Rotar sculpture sells for $2,365 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Rotar painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Rotar painting is $10,429. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Rotar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Rotar painting is $22,704.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Rotar painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Rotar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Rotar's auction record?

Robert Rotar's auction record is $22,704, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Rotar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-rotar (updated 2026-11-01).

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.