Robert Therrien (1947–2019)
Robert Therrien is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $8,505. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Therrien sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Therrien on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Therrien work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Therrien work is $8,505.
The median Robert Therrien painting sells for $8,960 across 14 lots.
The median Robert Therrien sculpture sells for $14,192 across 13 lots.
The median Robert Therrien work on paper sells for $4,375 across 7 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 | 8 | $1,875 | $10,240 | 87.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 16 | $8,960 | $62,577 | 87.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,375 | $6,930 | 77.8% | 2024-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $14,192† | $81,250 | 92.9% | 2024-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $73,549 | $81,250 | — | 2017-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Therrien's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,875 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $8,960, record $62,577. A typical Robert Therrien painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $73,549.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $474–$3,355 | $2,805 | $10,240 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,334–$8,960 | $6,500 | $15,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,457–$4,844 | $4,062 | $6,930 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,902–$28,665† | $7,902† | $64,625 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,510–$46,406 | $44,100 | $81,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $64,625 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $62,577 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $49,413 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,930 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $5,287 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,355 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Therrien worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Therrien work is $8,505. The median Robert Therrien painting sells for $8,960 across 14 lots. The median Robert Therrien sculpture sells for $14,192 across 13 lots. The median Robert Therrien work on paper sells for $4,375 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robert Therrien painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Therrien painting is $8,960.
What is Robert Therrien's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Therrien painting is $62,577.
What is the average price of a Robert Therrien sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Therrien sculpture is $14,192. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Therrien's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Therrien sculpture is $81,250.
What is Robert Therrien's auction record?
Robert Therrien's auction record is $81,250, set in 2014.
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