> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-therrien · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Therrien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-therrien (updated 2026-11-02).

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.