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# Robert Spencer (1879–1931)

## What is Robert Spencer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Robert Spencer at 9 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,200–$18,560, n=8). The auction record is $178,300 for A River Town (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A River Town, 1879 | Oil on canvas | $178,300 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Harlem River | Oil on canvas | $163,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | The Silk Mill | Oil on canvas | $163,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | The Canal | Oil on canvas | $76,200 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Along the Riverbank | Oil on canvas | $69,381 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 6 | Courtyard at Noon | Oil on canvas | $63,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Waterloo Row, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $51,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | The Stone Mill, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $44,100 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Riviera Beach, 1879 | Oil paint | $35,250 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 10 | Robert Spencer (1879-1931 New Hope, PA) | Oil on canvas | $9,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $9,450 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $47,650 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,520 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Spencer is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,902.

A work by Robert Spencer sold in 2026 for $178,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Spencer work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Spencer work is $7,902.

The median Robert Spencer painting sells for $7,680 across 16 lots.

The median Robert Spencer work on paper sells for $1,212 across 2 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 | 20 | $7,680† | $178,300 | 80% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,212 | $2,000 | 66.7% | 2021-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $163,800 | $178,300 | — | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,765–$8,862 | $3,840 | $69,381 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,760–$51,200† | $7,680† | $178,300 |

† 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 | 2026 | $178,300 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $76,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $423 |

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 Spencer worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Spencer work is $7,902. The median Robert Spencer painting sells for $7,680 across 16 lots. The median Robert Spencer work on paper sells for $1,212 across 2 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 Spencer painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Spencer painting is $7,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Spencer painting is $178,300.

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

Robert Spencer's auction record is $178,300, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Spencer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-spencer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.