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Robert Cumming

1945–2021

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12auction results2018–2026years recorded100%sold (12)$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert Cumming, Easy Analogy, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor printEasy AnalogyRago Auctions · $9,525≈ £7,054≈ €8,334Sign up to see
  2. Robert Cumming, Censor's Pencils, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor printCensor's PencilsLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $3,302≈ £2,495≈ €2,885Sign up to see
  3. Robert Cumming, Symbol Still Life, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor printSymbol Still LifeRago Auctions · $2,540≈ £1,881≈ €2,222Sign up to see

Robert Cumming’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 12 auction results for Robert Cumming between 2018 and 2026, of which 12 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $133Sign up free to see to $9.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.5kSign up free to see for Easy Analogy at Rago Auctions in June 2025. The most common medium is photographs (8 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (6), Rago Auctions (5) and Wright (1).

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  1. Robert Cumming, Girl's Story, 1974, photolithograph
    Girl's Story, 1974
    Lithograph
    10 h x 25 w in (25 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $133≈ £101≈ €117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Robert Cumming, Untitled, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Untitled
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 178
    $635≈ £474≈ €542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Robert Cumming, Box Breaking-Up Under Scrutiny, 1980, unique Polaroid Type 809 Polacolor print with marker additions
    Box Breaking-Up Under Scrutiny, 1980
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 9⅝ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $889≈ £664≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Robert Cumming, Stick Figure on Pedestal, 1996, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Stick Figure on Pedestal, 1996
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 180
    $508≈ £380≈ €434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Robert Cumming, Censor's Pencils, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Censor's Pencils, 1979
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $3,302≈ £2,495≈ €2,885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Robert Cumming, Untitled, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Untitled
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 154
    $1,651≈ £1,248≈ €1,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Robert Cumming, Easy Analogy, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Easy Analogy, 1979
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $9,525≈ £7,054≈ €8,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Robert Cumming, Portrait Studio with Final Sketch, 1981, unique Polaroid Type 808 Polacolor print with marker additions
    Portrait Studio with Final Sketch, 1981
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 146
    $2,286≈ £1,693≈ €2,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Robert Cumming, Symbol Still Life, 1979, unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print
    Symbol Still Life, 1979
    Photograph
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 147
    $2,540≈ £1,881≈ €2,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Robert Cumming, Untitled, 1971, metal, wood, plastic, soap
    Untitled, 1971
    metal, wood, plastic, soap · Panel
    8¾ h x 5¼ w x 4¾ d in (22 x 13 x 12 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 156
    $1,386≈ £1,115≈ €1,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

Robert Cumming photographs (8)

Robert Cumming: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Cumming at auction?

$9,525Sign up free to see, for Easy Analogy at Rago Auctions (June 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Cumming?

The median sale price is $1.1kSign up free to see across 12 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Cumming have sold at auction?

12 of 12 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Robert Cumming?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Rago Auctions · Wright

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