Robert Wood (1889–1979)
What is Robert Wood’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 107 auction results for Robert Wood at 22 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$3,043, n=16). The auction record is $23,733 for Field of Texas Blue Bonnets (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field of Texas Blue Bonnets | Oil on canvas | $23,733 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 2 | The Old Homestead | Oil on canvas | $19,040 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Bluebonnet Field | Oil on canvas | $18,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 4 | Bluebonnet Field | Oil on canvas | $18,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | Western Landscape | Oil on canvas | $16,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 6 | Guadalupe River | Oil on canvas | $13,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | Blue Acres, 1889 | Oil paint | $10,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Texas bluebonnets (Spring in Texas), 1889 | Painting | $10,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Teton Autumn | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 10 | Autumn in the Rockies | Oil on canvas | $8,800 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 81 | $3,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,338 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $2,484 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 107 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Wood is an American artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,468. 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 Wood sold in 2025 for $5,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Wood work is $2,468.
The median Robert Wood painting sells for $2,640 across 91 lots.
The median Robert Wood print sells for $150 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Wood paintings typically sell for $1,435–$5,400 (the middle half of 70 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 | 1 | $150 | $150 | — | 2026-05-16 |
| Paintings | 111 | $2,640†‡ | $23,733 | 82% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $18,800† | $23,733 | — | 2017-09-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Wood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $150. Paintings (111 lots) median $2,640, record $23,733. A typical Robert Wood painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $18,800.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,094–$6,463‡ | $4,750‡ | $19,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $1,435–$5,400†‡ | $2,570†‡ | $23,733 |
† 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 | 2004 | $23,733 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $19,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $150 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Wood worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Wood work is $2,468. The median Robert Wood painting sells for $2,640 across 91 lots. The median Robert Wood print sells for $150 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Wood paintings typically sell for $1,435–$5,400 (the middle half of 70 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 Wood painting?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Wood painting is $2,640. 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 Wood's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Wood painting is $23,733.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Wood painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Wood painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,570, 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 small Robert Wood painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Wood painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Wood's auction record?
Robert Wood's auction record is $23,733, set in 2004.
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