Robert Russ (1847–1922)
Robert Russ is an Austrian artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,940. 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 Russ sold in 2026 for $52,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Russ on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Russ work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Russ work is $7,940.
The median Robert Russ painting sells for $9,022 across 21 lots.
The median Robert Russ work on paper sells for $5,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $9,022†‡ | $67,667 | 84% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,263 | $5,263 | — | 2020-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $100,709‡ | $209,001‡ | — | 2024-04-25 |
† 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) | 8 | $2,624–$9,022†‡ | $5,466†‡ | $22,556 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,519–$12,030 | $10,526 | $60,148 |
† 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 | 2022 | $67,667 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $60,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,263 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Russ worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Russ work is $7,940. The median Robert Russ painting sells for $9,022 across 21 lots. The median Robert Russ work on paper sells for $5,263 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 Russ painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Russ painting is $9,022. 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 Russ's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Russ painting is $67,667.
What is Robert Russ's auction record?
Robert Russ's auction record is $209,001, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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