What is a James D. Robertson painting worth?
1931–2010 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 34 priced auction sales, works by James D. Robertson have sold for a median of $884Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $594Sign up free to see and $1,335Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $900Sign up free to see across 21 sales. In the last five years the median was $869Sign up free to see across 31 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James D. Robertson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 39
- Sold rate
- 87%
- Active at auction
- 2020–2026
- Median price
- $884Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $11.9kSign up free to see SAND DUNES, 1971, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $777–$1.4kSign up free to see | $900Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $422–$1.3kSign up free to see | $763Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (39)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 12 | $415–$851Sign up free to see | $715Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 13 | $727–$1.3kSign up free to see | $900Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $1.3k–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.5kSign up free to see |
Recent James D. Robertson sales
- NIGHT SEA, gouache — $1,345Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- UNDER THE MOONLIGHT, oil on canvas — $452Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- MORNING IN SUMMER, mixed media — $785Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 14, 2026
- WINTER SKY, mixed media — $777Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 8, 2025
- SUMMER EVENING LOCH SWEEN, mixed media — $845Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 8, 2025
- MORNING SANDS, watercolour — $422Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 8, 2025
- KNOCKBUCKLE FIELD, gouache — $1,098Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 8, 2025
- THE DOORWAY, oil on canvas — $1,539Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Aug 13, 2025
Questions about James D. Robertson prices
What is a James D. Robertson painting worth?
Based on 34 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James D. Robertson have sold for a median of $884, and half of them sold between $594 and $1,335. For paintings alone the median is $900 (21 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James D. Robertson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $11,936 for “SAND DUNES, 1971” at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2022.
Which James D. Robertson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $900 (21 sales).
How often do James D. Robertson works sell at auction?
87% of the 39 lots recorded between 2020 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James D. Robertson painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 39 auction results for James D. Robertson between 2020 and 2026, and 34 of them sold (87%).
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