Robert Selby (1909–1997)
Robert Selby is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $400. 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 Selby sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Selby on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Selby work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Selby work is $400.
The median Robert Selby painting sells for $575 across 20 lots.
The median Robert Selby work on paper sells for $225 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Selby paintings typically sell for $456–$812 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 22 | $575† | $2,800† | 90.9% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $225†‡ | $400† | 65% | 2025-11-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $456–$812† | $575† | $2,800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $169–$362†‡ | $250†‡ | $400† |
† 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 | 2017 | $2,800† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $400† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Selby worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Selby work is $400. The median Robert Selby painting sells for $575 across 20 lots. The median Robert Selby work on paper sells for $225 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Selby paintings typically sell for $456–$812 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Selby painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Selby painting is $575. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Selby's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Selby painting is $2,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Selby work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Selby work on paper is $225. 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 Selby's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Selby work on paper is $400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Robert Selby painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Selby painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Selby's auction record?
Robert Selby's auction record is $2,800, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included).
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