Robin Rhode (b. 1976)
What is Robin Rhode’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Robin Rhode at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,784–$23,623, n=8). The auction record is $56,669 for Juggla (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juggla | Digital pigment prints mounted on museum board, in twenty parts | $56,669 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled / Rings, 2005 | Black and white photographs on Plexiglas, in 28 parts | $50,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Twilight, eight, 2013 | Mounted C-print | $39,410 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Motorbike, 2001 | Colour coupler print on aluminium, in 28 parts | $36,812 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Table of Contents, 2006 | 36 pigment prints | $33,020 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Piano Chair, 1619 | Twenty-four chromogenic prints, each face-mounted to Plexiglas and flush-mounted to aluminum | $30,960 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Nigerian Sands, 2018 | Twelve chromogenic prints | $29,210 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Bench Press | Chromogenic prints face-mounted to Plexiglas on aluminum, in 9 parts | $27,500 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 9 | ROBIN RHODE (B.1976) CONTEMPORARY 15-PIECE ARTWORK, 'PASCAL'S IRON,' 2010 | Aluminum, Iron | $21,760 | Austin Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Walls, 2002 | A grid of 28 chromogenic prints, each front-mounted to Plexiglas and flush-mounted to aluminum, the photographer's signature stamp on the mounting bracket and sequential numbering in ink on a Perry Rubenstein Gallery label on the reverse, 2002, no. 4 in an edition of 5 plus one artist's proof (28) | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $19,050 |
| Other | 11 | $15,603 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $29,210 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $14,727 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Robin Rhode is a South African artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $13,851. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robin Rhode sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robin Rhode on OpeningBid →What is a Robin Rhode work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robin Rhode work is $13,851.
The median Robin Rhode photograph sells for $19,200 across 16 lots.
The median Robin Rhode print sells for $8,987 across 6 lots.
The median Robin Rhode sculpture sells for $15,603 across 7 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $8,987 | $56,669 | 60% | 2024-04-04 |
| Paintings | 1 | $6,953 | $6,953 | — | 2021-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $13,851 | $13,851 | 33.3% | 2022-03-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $15,603 | $36,812 | 70% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 18 | $19,200 | $50,000 | 88.9% | 2026-10-08 |
Robin Rhode's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $8,987 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $6,953, record $6,953.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,430–$27,500 | $15,603 | $36,812 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $10,240–$21,250 | $18,900 | $50,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $56,669 |
| Photography | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $47,880 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $36,812 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $33,020 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $30,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $13,851 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,953 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robin Rhode worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robin Rhode work is $13,851. The median Robin Rhode photograph sells for $19,200 across 16 lots. The median Robin Rhode print sells for $8,987 across 6 lots. The median Robin Rhode sculpture sells for $15,603 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robin Rhode photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robin Rhode photograph is $19,200.
What is Robin Rhode's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robin Rhode photograph is $50,000.
What is Robin Rhode's auction record?
Robin Rhode's auction record is $56,669, set in 2013.
See the full Robin Rhode record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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