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Robert Carston Arneson Sculpture: Auction Prices

American · 1930–1992

ArtSell has recorded 88 auction results for Robert Carston Arneson sculpture between 2007 and 2026, of which 77 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $630 to $184,800, with a median of $3,780 across 77 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $184,800 for “California Artist” at Rago Auctions in 2025.

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  1. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (lidded vessel), 1963, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (lidded vessel), 1963
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 5½ dia in (24 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $1,216≈ £910≈ €1,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Robert Carston Arneson, Early vase, c. 1959, glazed stoneware
    Early vase, c. 1959
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 10 dia in (24 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $2,048≈ £1,532≈ €1,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Robert Carston Arneson, I Dreamed I was a Giacometti..., 1963, bronze
    I Dreamed I was a Giacometti..., 1963
    Sculpture
    27 1/4 x 17 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 90
    $9,600≈ £7,174≈ €8,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Robert Carston Arneson, Trophy Bust, circa 1977, glazed ceramic
    Trophy Bust, circa 1977
    Sculpture
    7 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 82
    $4,864≈ £3,635≈ €4,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (teapot), 1964, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (teapot), 1964
    Sculpture
    11½ h x 12½ w x 6 d in (29 x 32 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $1,524≈ £1,122≈ €1,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Robert Carston Arneson, Purple Arrow vase, 1962, glazed stoneware
    Purple Arrow vase, 1962
    Sculpture
    14½ h x 12½ w x 8½ d in (37 x 32 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $2,032≈ £1,497≈ €1,715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Robert Carston Arneson, Pair of Goblets, partially-glazed and incised hand-built stoneware
    Pair of Goblets
    Sculpture
    height of tallest 6 1/4in (16cm); widest width 5in (12cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Robert Carston Arneson, Ceramic Gag #2, 1991, glazed earthenware
    Ceramic Gag #2, 1991
    Sculpture
    13½ h x 11¾ w x 7½ d in (34 x 30 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 143
    $12,700≈ £9,561≈ €10,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Robert Carston Arneson, Stack of Plates, 1970, glazed stoneware
    Stack of Plates, 1970
    Sculpture
    6¾ h x 12½ w x 8 d in (17 x 32 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $3,810≈ £2,868≈ €3,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Vessel), 1963, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (Vessel), 1963
    Sculpture
    20 h x 22½ w x 5 d in (51 x 57 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $2,159≈ £1,625≈ €1,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Robert Carston Arneson, Organic Vase, 1960, glazed stoneware
    Organic Vase, 1960
    Sculpture
    34½ h x 14 w x 12 d in (88 x 36 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $15,240≈ £11,473≈ €13,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Robert Carston Arneson, Sharp Focused, 1981, patinated bronze, glazed stoneware
    Sharp Focused, 1981
    Sculpture
    66 h x 15 dia in (168 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 141
    $33,020≈ £24,859≈ €28,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Robert Carston Arneson, Family Portrait, 1966, glazed ceramic
    Family Portrait, 1966
    Sculpture
    11 x 13 x 2 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $4,864≈ £3,573≈ €4,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Robert Carston Arneson, Balancing Act, 1975, glazed ceramic
    Balancing Act, 1975
    Sculpture
    18 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 5
    $24,320≈ £17,863≈ €20,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Robert Carston Arneson, Vern Vase, glazed and incised stoneware
    Vern Vase
    Sculpture
    height 7 5/8in (19.4cm); widest width 5in (12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 165
    $1,152≈ £870≈ €1,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Robert Carston Arneson, Ronny, 1987, glazed earthenware, aluminum, brass, birch veneer, found objects
    Ronny, 1987
    Sculpture
    73¾ h x 30 w x 28 d in (187 x 76 x 71 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $30,480≈ £22,680≈ €26,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Robert Carston Arneson, Describing the Diameter Arms Out, 1973, terracotta
    Describing the Diameter Arms Out, 1973
    Sculpture
    2 h x 18½ dia in (5 x 47 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $3,432≈ £2,554≈ €2,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Robert Carston Arneson, California Artist, 1982-83, patinated and enameled bronze, glazed earthenware
    California Artist, 1982-83
    Sculpture
    75½ h x 26 w x 23 d in (192 x 66 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $184,800≈ £137,510≈ €161,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled, 1961, glazed stoneware
    Untitled, 1961
    Sculpture
    9 h x 11 w x 7½ d in (23 x 28 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $792≈ £612≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Cup), 1965, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (Cup), 1965
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 6⅛ w x 3¼ d in (9 x 16 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $762≈ £589≈ €707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (lidded vessel), 1963, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (lidded vessel), 1963
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 5½ dia in (24 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 271
    $1,524≈ £1,177≈ €1,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Robert Carston Arneson, Vern Vase, glazed and incised stoneware
    Vern Vase
    Sculpture
    height 7 5/8in (19.4cm); widest width 5in (12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Robert Carston Arneson, Finger Bowl, painted and glazed stoneware, incised 'Arneson 67' on underside
    Finger Bowl
    Sculpture
    height 3 1/2in (8.9cm); diameter 7 3/8in (18.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    $2,048≈ £1,587≈ €1,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Robert Carston Arneson, Art Works, glazed porcelain, stamped 'ARNESON' on underside
    Art Works
    Sculpture
    height 1in (2.5cm); width 6 1/2in (16.5cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    $768≈ £595≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Robert Carston Arneson, Family portrait, 1966, glazed ceramic
    Family portrait, 1966
    Sculpture
    11 x 13in (27.9 x 33cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 274
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Robert Carston Arneson, Dish With Shadow, glazed ceramic, incised 'Arneson 71' on underside
    Dish With Shadow
    Sculpture
    height 9in (22.8cm); width 20in (50.8cm); depth 9 1/2in (12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    $4,864≈ £3,756≈ €4,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Robert Carston Arneson, Small Head of Pollock, 1990, patinated bronze
    Small Head of Pollock, 1990
    Sculpture
    3⅜ h x 3¼ w x 4 d in (9 x 8 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $2,620≈ £1,971≈ €2,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Robert Carston Arneson, Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, 1978, glazed porcelain
    Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, 1978
    Sculpture
    7½ h x 4½ w x 3 d in (19 x 11 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 265
    $4,032≈ £3,033≈ €3,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Robert Carston Arneson, Mugs, set of two, glazed earthenware
    Mugs, set of two
    Sculpture
    3 h x 5 w x 3¼ d in (8 x 13 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $630≈ £474≈ €569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Robert Carston Arneson, Allan Pot, 1978, glazed stoneware
    Allan Pot, 1978
    Sculpture
    11¼ h x 7¾ dia in (29 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $4,788≈ £3,602≈ €4,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Robert Carston Arneson, Portrait of Jack Beal, 1979, glazed and painted earthenware
    Portrait of Jack Beal, 1979
    Sculpture
    17 h x 14 w x 8 d in (43 x 36 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $4,192≈ £3,154≈ €3,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Wine Bottle), 1959, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (Wine Bottle), 1959
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 4½ dia in (22 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 276
    $882≈ £687≈ €815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Wine Bottle), 1959, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (Wine Bottle), 1959
    Sculpture
    8¼ h x 4½ dia in (21 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 274
    $882≈ £687≈ €815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Robert Carston Arneson, Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, c. 1976, glazed earthenware
    Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, c. 1976
    Sculpture
    7¼ h x 4½ w x 3 d in (18 x 11 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $7,205≈ £5,647≈ €6,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Robert Carston Arneson, Vase with Slab Image—Blue Accent, 1960-61, glazed stoneware
    Vase with Slab Image—Blue Accent, 1960-61
    Sculpture
    12 h x 9½ w x 6¼ d in (30 x 24 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $1,008≈ £790≈ €936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Robert Carston Arneson, Messed With!, 1992, glazed earthenware, bisque earthenware
    Messed With!, 1992
    Sculpture
    22½ h x 22 w x 2¾ d in (57 x 56 x 7 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $2,489≈ £1,951≈ €2,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Robert Carston Arneson, Cashew Lullaby, 1973, glazed ceramic and stuffed velvet pillow on wood base
    Cashew Lullaby, 1973
    Sculpture · Panel
    14 x 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    $10,880≈ £8,734≈ €10,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Robert Carston Arneson, Question of Measure, 1978, glazed ceramic
    Question of Measure, 1978
    Sculpture
    18 x 18 x 1 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 112
    $5,120≈ £4,110≈ €4,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Robert Carston Arneson, A Familiar Face, 1992, glazed ceramic
    A Familiar Face, 1992
    Sculpture
    10 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Robert Carston Arneson, Souevenir #5 (Smorgi-Bob Trophy), Bob as Chef, circa 1972, glazed ceramic
    Souevenir #5 (Smorgi-Bob Trophy), Bob as Chef, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    9 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 110
    $10,240≈ £8,220≈ €9,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Robert Carston Arneson, Pop Out, 1964, bronze with paint
    Pop Out, 1964
    Sculpture
    10 3/4 x 6 x 8 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    $2,048≈ £1,644≈ €1,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Robert Carston Arneson, Describing the Diameter, 1978, glazed ceramic
    Describing the Diameter, 1978
    Sculpture
    18 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 104
    $6,400≈ £5,138≈ €6,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Robert Carston Arneson, Konk, 1978, glazed earthenware
    Konk, 1978
    Sculpture
    27 h x 19 w x 19 d in (69 x 48 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 113
    $126,000≈ £99,487≈ €116,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $90,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Robert Carston Arneson, Nuke News, bronze
    Nuke News
    Sculpture
    26 by 22 by 19 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    $10,240≈ £8,450≈ €9,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Vase with Brick), c. 1971, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (Vase with Brick), c. 1971
    Sculpture
    23 h x 11 dia in (58 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 119
    $5,040≈ £4,157≈ €4,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Robert Carston Arneson, Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, 1978, glazed porcelain
    Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, 1978
    Sculpture
    7½ h x 4½ w x 3 d in (19 x 11 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 117
    $13,860≈ £11,433≈ €13,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Robert Carston Arneson, Self-Portrait Shot Glass, 1971, glazed ceramic
    Self-Portrait Shot Glass, 1971
    Sculpture
    2⅜ h x 2¼ dia in (6 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $1,703≈ £1,366≈ €1,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Robert Carston Arneson, A Familiar Face, 1992, glazed ceramic
    A Familiar Face, 1992
    Sculpture
    10 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 82
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Robert Carston Arneson, Jack, 1986, bronze, ceramic and wood
    Jack, 1986
    Sculpture · Panel
    73 x 15 1/2 x 15 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 81
    $80,000≈ £64,169≈ €74,536Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Robert Carston Arneson, Untitled (Vase with Brick), c. 1971, glazed earthenware
    Untitled (Vase with Brick), c. 1971
    Sculpture
    23 h x 11 dia in (58 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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