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# ROBERT STAPLES (1941–2021)

ROBERT STAPLES is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,683. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by ROBERT STAPLES is recorded as sold in 2010 for $9,093; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ROBERT STAPLES work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ROBERT STAPLES work is $5,683.

The median ROBERT STAPLES work on paper sells for $7,388 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,388‡ | $9,093‡ | — | 2010-07-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,093‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,683‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 STAPLES worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ROBERT STAPLES work is $5,683. The median ROBERT STAPLES work on paper sells for $7,388 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is ROBERT STAPLES's auction record?

ROBERT STAPLES's auction record is $9,093, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 STAPLES auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-staples (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.