Robert Bechtle
American · 1932–2020 · Painter, Printmaker
Robert Alan Bechtle was an American painter, printmaker, and educator. He lived nearly all his life in the San Francisco Bay Area and whose art was centered on scenes from… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Albany Monte CarloBonhams · $24,320≈ £18,479≈ €21,446Sign up to see
Stinson Beach CookoutBonhams · $16,640≈ £12,643≈ €14,674Sign up to see
House on Clay StreetBonhams · $16,640≈ £12,399≈ €14,346Sign up to see
Robert Bechtle’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Robert Bechtle between 2010 and 2026, of which 27 sold (93%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $516Sign up free to see to $24.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $24.3kSign up free to see for Albany Monte Carlo at Bonhams in June 2026. The most common medium is lithographs (12 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (8), Rago Auctions (7) and Phillips (6).
29 results
- Kathan, 1995$1,920≈ £1,435≈ €1,672Sign up free to see
- '64 Chrysler, 1971$896≈ £662≈ €775Sign up free to see
- $4,655≈ £3,457≈ €4,033Sign up free to see
- Albany Monte Carlo, 1987$24,320≈ £18,479≈ €21,446Sign up free to see
- Stinson Beach Cookout, 1978$16,640≈ £12,643≈ €14,674Sign up free to see
- House on Clay Street, 2008$16,640≈ £12,399≈ €14,346Sign up free to see
- '64 Chrysler, 1971$1,716≈ £1,293≈ €1,495Sign up free to see
- Albany Stucco, 1990$8,960≈ £6,696≈ €7,692Sign up free to see
- Santa Barbara Patio II, 1981$10,965≈ £8,129≈ €9,311Sign up free to see
- '64 Chrysler, 1971$953≈ £714≈ €818Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Robert Bechtle that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Robert Bechtle works on paper (13)Robert Bechtle watercolors (7)Robert Bechtle drawings (5)Robert Bechtle prints (15)Robert Bechtle lithographs (12)
Robert Bechtle: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Bechtle at auction?
$24,320Sign up free to see, for Albany Monte Carlo at Bonhams (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Robert Bechtle?
The median sale price is $2.7kSign up free to see across 27 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Robert Bechtle have sold at auction?
27 of 29 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Robert Bechtle?
Bonhams, Rago Auctions and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Rago Auctions · Phillips
About Robert Bechtle
Robert Alan Bechtle was an American painter, printmaker, and educator. He lived nearly all his life in the San Francisco Bay Area and whose art was centered on scenes from everyday local life. His paintings are in a Photorealist style and often depict automobiles.
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