Robert Schwartz (1947–2000)
What is Robert Schwartz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Robert Schwartz at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $665–$5,354, n=11). The auction record is $12,600 for The Man who Never Changes (2024, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Man who Never Changes, 1996 | Gouache | $12,600 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (gouache on paper), 1987 | Gouache | $12,065 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1987 | Gouache on paper | $9,500 | Wright | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1987 | Gouache on paper | $9,500 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | collection of thirteen works, 1969 | Pencil | $2,750 | Wright | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (charcoal and chalk on paper), 1989 | Charcoal | $1,207 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1989 | Charcoal and chalk on paper | $950 | Wright | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1989 | Charcoal and chalk on paper | $950 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (three works), 1989 | Charcoal | $762 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (two works), 1989 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $665 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $950 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Schwartz is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Schwartz sold in 2025 for $1,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Schwartz on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Schwartz work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Schwartz work is $950.
The median Robert Schwartz work on paper sells for $762 across 5 lots.
The median Robert Schwartz painting sells for $12,065 across 3 lots.
The median Robert Schwartz print sells for $157 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $157 | $157 | 50% | 2021-02-11 |
| Paintings | 4 | $12,065† | $12,600 | 75% | 2025-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $762 | $2,750 | 71.4% | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Schwartz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $157 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $12,065, record $12,600. A typical Robert Schwartz painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $157 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Schwartz worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Schwartz work is $950. The median Robert Schwartz work on paper sells for $762 across 5 lots. The median Robert Schwartz painting sells for $12,065 across 3 lots. The median Robert Schwartz print sells for $157 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Schwartz's auction record?
Robert Schwartz's auction record is $12,600, set in 2024.
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