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# 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.

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

## 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.

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

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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.