> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-salmon · updated 2026-11-02

# Robert Salmon (1763–1821)

Robert Salmon is a British (modern) artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $15,762. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Salmon sold in 2024 for $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Robert Salmon works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Salmon work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Salmon work is $15,762.

The median Robert Salmon painting sells for $16,250 across 29 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $16,250† | $183,703 | 96.7% | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $14,284–$26,878† | $19,855† | $46,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $279–$37,800† | $6,350† | $68,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $183,703 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $68,500 |

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 Salmon worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Salmon work is $15,762. The median Robert Salmon painting sells for $16,250 across 29 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Salmon painting is $16,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Salmon painting is $183,703.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Salmon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Robert Salmon's auction record is $183,703, set in 2010.

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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 Salmon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-salmon (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.