Robert R. Bliss Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1925–1981

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Robert R. Bliss paintings between 2011 and 2026, of which 7 sold (58% sell-through). Prices realised range from $200 to $4,200, with a median of $1,716 across 7 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $4,200 for “Double sided portraits: Portrait of Standing Male” at Clarke Auction Gallery in 2026.

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1. 
   Double sided portraits: Portrait of Standing Male

   Oil · Board

   Sight: 47.5" h x 21.5" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 7, 2026 · Lot 16
   $4,200≈ £3,119≈ €3,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
2. 
   Blue Beach, c. 1960

   Oil · Board

   24 h x 48 w in (61 x 122 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 282
   $1,716≈ £1,314≈ €1,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Rope Puller

   Oil · Board

   40" high x 43" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 12, 2021 · Lot 65
   $1,700≈ £1,228≈ €1,436HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Feather in the Sand

   Oil · Board

   20 in. x 29 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 3, 2021 · Lot 74
   $200≈ £141≈ €164HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
5. 
   Feather in the Sand

   Oil · Board

   20 in. x 29 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · May 24, 2021 · Lot 93
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $350–450View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
6. 
   Feather in the Sand

   Oil · Board

   20 in. x 29 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Jul 20, 2018 · Lot 1494
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $900–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
7. 
   MALE NUDE KNEELING, identified gallery label verso

   Oil · Panel

   28 in. x 22 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 3, 2018 · Lot 309
   $1,100≈ £774≈ €881HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
8. 
   Portrait of Young Man in Shadow

   Oil · Canvas

   20 in. x 18 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 3, 2018 · Lot 308
   $2,100≈ £1,477≈ €1,681HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
9. 
   Boy on Pier in Bathing Suit

   Oil · Board

   9 1/2 in. x 16 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 3, 2018 · Lot 307
   $3,750≈ £2,637≈ €3,002HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
10. 
    Feather in the Sand

    Oil · Board

    20 in. x 29 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 21, 2014 · Lot 1032
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
11. 
    Feather in the Sand

    Oil · Board

    20 in. x 29 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 16, 2011 · Lot 1497
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
12. 
    Feather in the Sand

    Oil · Board

    20 in. x 29 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 15, 2011 · Lot 1393
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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