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# Theodore Robinson (1852–1896)

## What is Theodore Robinson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Theodore Robinson at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $133–$3,078, n=6). The auction record is $1,496,000 for A Normandy Garden, October (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Normandy Garden, October, 1891 | Oil paint | $1,496,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | The Seamstress, 1852 | Oil paint | $556,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 3 | Girl in Hammock, 1894 | Oil paint | $315,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Girl Sewing by River, 1891 | Oil paint | $290,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Sea, 1852 | Painting | $290,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Springtime, 1852 | Oil paint | $284,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 7 | Winter in New York City, 1890 | Oil paint | $217,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | The Little Mill, Autumn | Oil on canvas | $181,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Union Square, Winter (Washington Monument), 1894 | Oil paint | $113,400 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | The Blue Apron, 1852 | Oil paint | $90,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $24,985 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $22,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $14,455 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Robinson is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $21,924. 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 Theodore Robinson sold in 2023 for $29,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Theodore Robinson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Theodore Robinson work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Robinson work is $21,924.

The median Theodore Robinson painting sells for $23,000 across 54 lots.

The median Theodore Robinson work on paper sells for $5,030 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Theodore Robinson paintings typically sell for $9,538–$41,050 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $23,000†‡ | $1.5M | 93.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,030‡ | $10,000 | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $290,500 | $1.5M | — | 2022-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $9,538–$41,050†‡ | $23,000†‡ | $315,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $8,336–$352,375‡ | $26,750‡ | $1.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$8,500‡ | $2,560‡ | $10,000 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 1999 | $884,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $8,500 |

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 Theodore Robinson worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Robinson work is $21,924. The median Theodore Robinson painting sells for $23,000 across 54 lots. The median Theodore Robinson work on paper sells for $5,030 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Theodore Robinson paintings typically sell for $9,538–$41,050 (the middle half of 40 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 Theodore Robinson painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Robinson painting is $23,000. 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 Theodore Robinson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Robinson painting is $1,496,000.

### What is the average price of a small Theodore Robinson painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodore Robinson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,000, 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 medium Theodore Robinson painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodore Robinson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodore Robinson's auction record?

Theodore Robinson's auction record is $1,496,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theodore Robinson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-robinson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.