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# 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.

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

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

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