Robert S. Gessner (1908–1982)
Robert S. Gessner is a Swiss artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,275. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert S. Gessner is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,103; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert S. Gessner on OpeningBid →What is a Robert S. Gessner work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert S. Gessner work is $2,275.
The median Robert S. Gessner painting sells for $2,364 across 18 lots.
The median Robert S. Gessner work on paper sells for $506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 33 | $2,364‡ | $12,559‡ | 54.5% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $506‡ | $506‡ | 16.7% | 2013-12-05 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $1,208–$2,853‡ | $1,881‡ | $6,030‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,577–$3,793‡ | $3,135‡ | $12,559‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $12,559‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,030‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $506‡ |
‡ 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 S. Gessner worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert S. Gessner work is $2,275. The median Robert S. Gessner painting sells for $2,364 across 18 lots. The median Robert S. Gessner work on paper sells for $506 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert S. Gessner painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert S. Gessner painting is $2,364. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert S. Gessner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert S. Gessner painting is $12,559. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Robert S. Gessner painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert S. Gessner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert S. Gessner's auction record?
Robert S. Gessner's auction record is $12,559, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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