Thomas Keith Roberts (1908–1998)
What is Thomas Keith Roberts’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Thomas Keith Roberts at 7 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $791–$1,952, n=12). The auction record is $2,936 for SCHOOL HOUSE AT CREDIT FORKS (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHOOL HOUSE AT CREDIT FORKS | OIL ON MASONITE | $2,936 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | LATE WINTER - ST. JOSEPH | OIL ON MASONITE | $2,703 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | DEPARTING STORM | OIL ON MASONITE | $2,598 | Waddingtons | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | Pembroke Station | Oil on masonite | $2,471 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | OLD MILL - DELTA, ONTARIO (BUILT IN 1880) | OIL ON BOARD | $2,332 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | EDEN MILLS IN MAY | OIL ON MASONITE | $2,233 | Waddingtons | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | British Columbia Forest - Vancouver Island | Oil on board | $1,825 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Cloud Shadows, St. Hilair | Oil on composition board | $1,780 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | QUIDI VIDI - NEWFOUNDLAND | OIL ON MASONITE | $1,547 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Caledon Road, October | Oil on board | $1,412 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,030 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,132 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Keith Roberts is a Canadian artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $888. 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 Thomas Keith Roberts is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,145; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Keith Roberts on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Keith Roberts work worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Keith Roberts work is $888.
The median Thomas Keith Roberts painting sells for $1,030 across 88 lots.
The median Thomas Keith Roberts work on paper sells for $228 across 17 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 | 88 | $1,030†‡ | $97,482‡ | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $228 | $387 | — | 2022-09-01 |
† 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) | 11 | $619–$873† | $642† | $2,936 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $878–$2,029†‡ | $1,110†‡ | $97,482‡ |
† 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 | $228–$364 | $228 | $387 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $97,482‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $387 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $364 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Keith Roberts worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Keith Roberts work is $888. The median Thomas Keith Roberts painting sells for $1,030 across 88 lots. The median Thomas Keith Roberts work on paper sells for $228 across 17 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 Thomas Keith Roberts painting?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Keith Roberts painting is $1,030. 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 Thomas Keith Roberts's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Keith Roberts painting is $97,482. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Thomas Keith Roberts work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Keith Roberts work on paper is $228.
What is Thomas Keith Roberts's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Keith Roberts work on paper is $387.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Keith Roberts painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Keith Roberts painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,110, 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 Thomas Keith Roberts painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Keith Roberts painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thomas Keith Roberts's auction record?
Thomas Keith Roberts's auction record is $97,482, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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