Robin Day (1915–2010)
What is Robin Day’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Robin Day at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,201 including buyer’s premium (middle half $851–$1,389, n=9). The auction record is $14,062 for Forum Settee (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forum Settee, 1964 | Mahogany | $14,062 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Forum Settee, 1964 | Mahogany | $12,053 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | dining set, 1949 | Mahogany | $5,625 | Wright | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | lounge chair, 1952 | Enamel | $5,625 | Wright | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | tall sideboard, model no. 582/8, from the 'Dining Group' series, 1949 | Painted wood | $4,631 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | DRESSING CHEST AND 'POLYPROP' CHAIR | Stainless steel | $4,620 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Rare tall sideboard, model no. 582/8, from the 'Dining Group' series, designed 1949, produced 1950s, 1949 | — | $3,631 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Armchair, model no. 700, 1956 | Walnut | $3,170 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | ROBIN DAY (1913 - 2000) A rosewood sideboard by Robin Day. UK, c.1960. 214 x 46 x 72.5cm(h), 1960 | Rosewood | $2,716 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2024 |
| 10 | Dining table, 1949 | Mahogany | $2,080 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 50 | $1,157 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $1,194 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,017 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Robin Day is a British (modern) artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $938. 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 Robin Day sold in 2026 for $1,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robin Day on OpeningBid →What is a Robin Day work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robin Day work is $938.
The median Robin Day sculpture sells for $1,808 across 7 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 | 7 | $1,808 | $14,062 | — | 2013-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,839 | $14,062 | — | 2017-03-23 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $14,062 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $12,053 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robin Day worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robin Day work is $938. The median Robin Day sculpture sells for $1,808 across 7 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 Robin Day's auction record?
Robin Day's auction record is $14,062, set in 2013.
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