Robert Vickrey (1926–2011)
Robert Vickrey is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Vickrey is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Vickrey work is $4,625.
The median Robert Vickrey painting sells for $5,156 across 38 lots.
The median Robert Vickrey print sells for $262 across 12 lots.
The median Robert Vickrey work on paper sells for $2,406 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Vickrey paintings typically sell for $3,201–$7,156 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $262†‡ | $17,625 | 92.3% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 45 | $5,156†‡ | $50,160 | 84.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,406 | $2,812 | 66.7% | 2022-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,250 | $50,160 | — | 2025-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Vickrey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $262 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $5,156, record $50,160. A typical Robert Vickrey painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $31,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $150–$325†‡ | $177†‡ | $550‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,201–$7,156†‡ | $4,375†‡ | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,688–$10,812†‡ | $7,050†‡ | $50,160 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $50,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $17,625 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $11,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Vickrey worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Vickrey work is $4,625. The median Robert Vickrey painting sells for $5,156 across 38 lots. The median Robert Vickrey print sells for $262 across 12 lots. The median Robert Vickrey work on paper sells for $2,406 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Vickrey paintings typically sell for $3,201–$7,156 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Vickrey painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Vickrey painting is $5,156. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Vickrey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Vickrey painting is $50,160.
What is the average price of a Robert Vickrey print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Vickrey print is $262. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Vickrey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Vickrey print is $17,625.
What is the average price of a small Robert Vickrey painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Vickrey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Vickrey painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Vickrey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Vickrey's auction record?
Robert Vickrey's auction record is $50,160, set in 2025.
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