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Robert Klippel

Australian · 1920–2001 · Sculptor

Robert Klippel AO was an Australian constructivist sculptor and teacher. He is often described in contemporary art literature as Australia's greatest sculptor. Throughout his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Robert Klippel, Opus 800 1989, 1989, bronzeOpus 800 1989Menzies · A$220,909≈ $195,946≈ £119,516≈ €152,773Sign up to see
  2. Robert Klippel, No. 448 Birdbath 1982, 1982, bronze, edition of 6, plus artist's proofsNo. 448 Birdbath 1982Smith & Singer · A$245,455≈ $190,937≈ £136,725≈ €158,441Sign up to see
  3. Robert Klippel, No. 254 (1970), 1970, metalNo. 254 (1970)Smith & Singer · A$208,636≈ $135,234≈ £107,099≈ €128,415Sign up to see

Robert Klippel’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 110 auction results for Robert Klippel between 2009 and 2025, of which 81 sold (74%). Recorded sale prices range from $217Sign up free to see to $196kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $196kSign up free to see for Opus 800 1989 at Menzies in September 2014. The most common medium is sculpture (56 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (42), Menzies (41) and Leonard Joel (17).

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  1. Robert Klippel, No. 458 1982, 1982, bronze, edition 1 of 6
    No. 458 1982, 1982
    Sculpture
    113 cm (high)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 54
    A$31,909≈ $20,618≈ £15,686≈ €17,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Robert Klippel, LS 59, 1973, photo collage
    LS 59, 1973
    Mixed media
    49.5 x 60cm (52 x 63cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 1
    A$1,500≈ $968≈ £717≈ €850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Robert Klippel, No. 154, c.1962, welded metals (brazed steel, bronze)
    No. 154, c.1962
    Sculpture
    33 x 40 x 10cm (irregular)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$4,800≈ $3,056≈ £2,356≈ €2,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Robert Klippel, No. 254 (1970), 1970, metal
    No. 254 (1970), 1970
    metal
    177 cm (high)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 28
    A$208,636≈ $135,234≈ £107,099≈ €128,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Robert Klippel, No. 724 (King of the West) 1988, 1988, 18 ct gold, 6.5 ozs, unique
    No. 724 (King of the West) 1988, 1988
    18 ct gold, 6.5 ozs, unique
    15 x 7 x 3.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 15
    A$61,364≈ $41,353≈ £31,734≈ €37,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Robert Klippel, No. 465, 1983, Bronze on Marble Base 6/100
    No. 465, 1983
    Sculpture · ed. 6/100
    H31cm (incl. base)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 246
    A$3,000≈ $1,984≈ £1,556≈ €1,829HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Robert Klippel, No. 372B 1981, 1981, bronze
    No. 372B 1981, 1981
    Sculpture · ed. 4/6
    252.0 x 56.0 x 47.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    A$49,091≈ $31,986≈ £25,364≈ €29,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Robert Klippel, No. 859 1988 (cast in 2004), bronze, ed. 1/3 + 1AP
    No. 859 1988 (cast in 2004)
    Sculpture · ed. bronze, ed. 1/3 + 1AP
    Height 50.5cm, Width 40cm (approx.), Depth 25cm (approx.)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$16,000≈ $10,635≈ £8,395≈ €9,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Robert Klippel, Untitled, 1999, S/Print A/P
    Untitled, 1999
    Print (other)
    56x76cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 76
    A$500≈ $328≈ £261≈ €301HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Robert Klippel, No. 586 1984, 1984, bronze, unique
    No. 586 1984, 1984
    Sculpture
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 26
    A$67,500≈ $44,404≈ £35,396≈ €40,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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Robert Klippel: quick facts

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

$195,946Sign up free to see, for Opus 800 1989 at Menzies (September 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Klippel?

The median sale price is $6.5kSign up free to see across 81 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Klippel have sold at auction?

81 of 110 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Robert Klippel?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Leonard Joel

About Robert Klippel

Robert Klippel AO was an Australian constructivist sculptor and teacher. He is often described in contemporary art literature as Australia's greatest sculptor. Throughout his career he produced some 1,300 pieces of sculpture and approximately 5,000 drawings.

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