Robert Kushner
American · b. 1949 · Painter, Printmaker
Robert Kushner is an American contemporary painter who is known especially for his involvement in Pattern and Decoration. He has been called "a founder" of that artistic… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
One White Peony Caught by a Spring BreezeBonhams · $17,920≈ £13,485≈ €15,747Sign up to see
Byobu with Anemones (and Willow)Rago Auctions · $12,500≈ £10,565≈ €11,545Sign up to see
TriptychPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $7,800≈ £6,080≈ €6,871Sign up to see
Robert Kushner’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 34 auction results for Robert Kushner between 2005 and 2026, of which 29 sold (85%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $65Sign up free to see to $17.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17.9kSign up free to see for One White Peony Caught by a Spring Breeze at Bonhams in July 2026. The most common medium is lithographs (11 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (11), Bonhams (6) and Sloans & Kenyon (3).
34 results
- $17,920≈ £13,485≈ €15,747Sign up free to see
- Kouros, 1987$931≈ £689≈ €796Sign up free to see
- Nahe Nahe II, 2002$528≈ £396≈ €453Sign up free to see
- Untitled, 1985$445≈ £335≈ €392Sign up free to see
- Blue Iris, 2017$655≈ £503≈ €601Sign up free to see
- Midsummer, 2003$1,260≈ £987≈ €1,160Sign up free to see
- White Lilac, 2007$567≈ £444≈ €522Sign up free to see
- $344≈ £271≈ €313Sign up free to see
- Untitled, 1982$65≈ £52≈ €60Sign up free to see
- Colloquey, 1981$1,008≈ £802≈ €934Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Robert Kushner that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Robert Kushner paintings (6)Robert Kushner oil paintings (5)Robert Kushner works on paper (6)Robert Kushner prints (19)Robert Kushner etchings (3)Robert Kushner lithographs (11)
Robert Kushner: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Kushner at auction?
$17,920Sign up free to see, for One White Peony Caught by a Spring Breeze at Bonhams (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Robert Kushner?
The median sale price is $931Sign up free to see across 29 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Robert Kushner have sold at auction?
29 of 34 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Robert Kushner?
Rago Auctions, Bonhams and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Bonhams · Sloans & Kenyon
Robert Kushner signature
13 catalogued lots by Robert Kushner record a signature line. The most common placement is in the margin (25% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.
Placement
Form
Signiert und datiert rechts unten: Robert Kushner 79
— Garnethia, im Kinsky, Feb 24, 2016Signed 'Robert Kushner' inside cover edition 1 of 6 collage on paper, 16 sheets in folio 49 x 33 cm (sheets); 57.7 x 35.6 cm (folio) 2. (Untitled) lithograph and collage on paper signed 'Robert Kushne
— 1. Requiem for a Friend by Rainer Marie Rilke and illustrations by Robert Kushner, Smith & Singer, Oct 29, 2014Each signed, titled, dated, and editioned 28/70 on lower margin and with Tamarind blind stamp
— Poppy, Jackson's International Auctioneers, Nov 29, 2023
About Robert Kushner
Robert Kushner is an American contemporary painter who is known especially for his involvement in Pattern and Decoration. He has been called "a founder" of that artistic movement. In addition to painting, Kushner creates installations in a variety of mediums, from large-scale public mosaics to delicate paintings on antique book pages.
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