What is a Robert Owen work worth?
b. 1937 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 15 priced auction sales, works by Robert Owen have sold for a median of $7,182Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $3,379Sign up free to see and $12,860Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $7,372Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Robert Owen prices by medium
- Auction results
- 18
- Sold rate
- 83%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $7.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $44.7kSign up free to see Blind Spot (from The Text of Light series) 2003, Menzies, Nov 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8.5k–$31.5kSign up free to see | $16kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 4 | $6.7k–$7.4kSign up free to see | $7.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $64–$282Sign up free to see | $261Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Menzies (10), Davidson Auctions (5), Leonard Joel (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (75–150 cm) | 8 | $6.4k–$11.3kSign up free to see | $7.5kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $5.9k–$35.7kSign up free to see | $7kSign up free to see |
Recent Robert Owen sales
- Kinetic Relief #22 1972, brushed aluminium, coloured glass and plastic — $4,059Sign up free to see, Menzies, Aug 27, 2026
- Eclipse - Recycle II, Graphite, Wax & Pencil on Embossed Paper 2/5 — $261Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Nov 29, 2025
- Spectrum Analysis #12, synthetic polymer paint on linen — $9,727Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, May 5, 2025
- Summer Haze (Text of Light series) 2006, synthetic polymer paint on linen — $27,271Sign up free to see, Menzies, Apr 9, 2025
- Spectrum Analysis #12 (from The Text of Light series) 2004, synthetic polymer paint on linen — $15,993Sign up free to see, Menzies, Mar 27, 2024
- Blind Spot (from The Text of Light series) 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen — $44,706Sign up free to see, Menzies, Nov 29, 2023
- Afternoon Glow #2 (The Text of Light Series) 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen — $35,743Sign up free to see, Menzies, Jun 28, 2023
- Untitled, painted steel — $7,372Sign up free to see, Menzies, Mar 29, 2023
Questions about Robert Owen prices
What is a Robert Owen work worth?
Based on 15 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Robert Owen have sold for a median of $7,182, and half of them sold between $3,379 and $12,860. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Robert Owen sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $44,706 for “Blind Spot (from The Text of Light series) 2003” at Menzies in November 2023.
Which Robert Owen medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $15,993 (7 sales).
How often do Robert Owen works sell at auction?
83% of the 18 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Robert Owen work?
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Of the 18 lots by Robert Owen recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 15 found a buyer (83%).
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