Victor Rubin (b. 1950)
What is Victor Rubin’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Victor Rubin at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $245 including buyer’s premium (middle half $58–$320, n=11). The auction record is $1,188 for Niagara Triumphant (2015, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagara Triumphant, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $1,188 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | Objects, 1970 | Oil on board | $1,074 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Fish Sculpture, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $413 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | George Asleep | Mixed media on board | $355 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Demolition Sydney, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $330 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | From the Cat's View, 1970 | Oil on board | $310 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Figure Study I | Oil on canvas board | $278 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | The Golden Fleece 1894, 1894 | Acrylic on wood panel | $245 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Seated Nude & Girl By Sea) | Charcoals on paper | $153 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Melacholy on Christmas Day, 1977 | Mixed media collage | $140 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $310 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $277 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $98 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Rubin is an Australia, New Zealand artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $288. 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 Victor Rubin sold in 2026 for $413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Rubin work is $288.
The median Victor Rubin painting sells for $371 across 26 lots.
The median Victor Rubin work on paper sells for $137 across 8 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 | 47 | $371† | $1,874† | 55.3% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $137† | $374† | 57.1% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,368†‡ | $1,874† | — | 2015-07-12 |
† 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) | 10 | $156–$309† | $242† | $456† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $310–$421† | $413† | $436† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $600–$1,220† | $1,074† | $1,874† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $98–$153† | $135† | $158† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,874† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,368† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $374† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $158† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Rubin worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Rubin work is $288. The median Victor Rubin painting sells for $371 across 26 lots. The median Victor Rubin work on paper sells for $137 across 8 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 Victor Rubin painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Rubin painting is $371. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Rubin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Rubin painting is $1,874. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,874 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Victor Rubin work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Rubin work on paper is $137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Rubin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Rubin work on paper is $374. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $374 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Victor Rubin painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Victor Rubin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Victor Rubin painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Rubin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Rubin's auction record?
Victor Rubin's auction record is $1,874, set in 2003. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,874 (buyer's premium not included).
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