Robert Van Vorst Sewell (1860–1924)
Robert Van Vorst Sewell is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,963. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Van Vorst Sewell sold in 2024 for $8,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Van Vorst Sewell on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Van Vorst Sewell work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Van Vorst Sewell work is $2,963.
The median Robert Van Vorst Sewell painting sells for $2,963 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,963‡ | $50,281 | 65% | 2024-05-22 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $1,659–$4,620‡ | $2,365‡ | $10,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,963–$9,278 | $2,963 | $50,281 |
‡ 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 | $50,281 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $10,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Van Vorst Sewell worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Van Vorst Sewell work is $2,963. The median Robert Van Vorst Sewell painting sells for $2,963 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Van Vorst Sewell painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Van Vorst Sewell painting is $2,963. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Van Vorst Sewell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Van Vorst Sewell painting is $50,281.
What is Robert Van Vorst Sewell's auction record?
Robert Van Vorst Sewell's auction record is $50,281, set in 2017.
See the full Robert Van Vorst Sewell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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