Robert Whitley (1924–2020)
Robert Whitley is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,142. 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 Whitley sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Whitley on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Whitley work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Whitley work is $2,142.
The median Robert Whitley sculpture sells for $2,000 across 1 lots.
The median Robert Whitley photograph sells for $567 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 50% | 2020-07-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $567 | $567 | — | 2023-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,800 | $8,125 | — | 2022-01-21 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $567 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Whitley worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Whitley work is $2,142. The median Robert Whitley sculpture sells for $2,000 across 1 lots. The median Robert Whitley photograph sells for $567 across 1 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 Robert Whitley's auction record?
Robert Whitley's auction record is $8,125, set in 2022.
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