> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-whitman · updated 2026-11-01

# Robert Whitman (1935–2024)

Robert Whitman is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $410. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Whitman sold in 2021 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Whitman work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Whitman work is $410.

The median Robert Whitman print sells for $1,788 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Whitman work on paper sells for $320 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,788‡ | $3,500 | 66.7% | 2024-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $320 | $320 | — | 2024-05-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $77‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Whitman worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Whitman work is $410. The median Robert Whitman print sells for $1,788 across 2 lots. The median Robert Whitman work on paper sells for $320 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Whitman's auction record?

Robert Whitman's auction record is $3,500, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Whitman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-whitman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.