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Robert Rooney

Australian · 1937–2017 · Painter, Photographer

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14auction results2009–2023years recorded71%sold (10)$4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert Rooney, Creative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvasCreative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998Smith & Singer · A$27,000≈ $18,255≈ £15,338≈ €17,532Sign up to see
  2. Robert Rooney, Silly Symphony 3 (Morocco Bound) 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvasSilly Symphony 3 (Morocco Bound) 1988Smith & Singer · A$18,300≈ $15,612≈ £9,964≈ €12,566Sign up to see
  3. Robert Rooney, In Storyland No. 5: The Man in the Sack, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvasIn Storyland No. 5: The Man in the SackLeonard Joel · A$15,000≈ $10,913≈ £8,029≈ €9,620Sign up to see

Robert Rooney’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 14 auction results for Robert Rooney between 2009 and 2023, of which 10 sold (71%). Recorded sale prices range from $275Sign up free to see to $18.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18.3kSign up free to see for Creative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998 at Smith & Singer in November 2022. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (11 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (7), Menzies (4) and Smith & Singer (3).

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  1. Robert Rooney, Creative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Creative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    122 x 228.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 28
    A$27,000≈ $18,255≈ £15,338≈ €17,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Robert Rooney, In Storyland No. 5: The Man in the Sack, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    In Storyland No. 5: The Man in the Sack, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    138 x 109cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$15,000≈ $10,913≈ £8,029≈ €9,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Robert Rooney, In Storyland No. 7: The Three Roads, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    In Storyland No. 7: The Three Roads, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    137.5 x 107cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$9,500≈ $6,912≈ £5,085≈ €6,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Robert Rooney, Jeu de Cartes: The Joker 2004, 2004, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Jeu de Cartes: The Joker 2004, 2004
    Acrylic · Canvas
    128.0 x 182.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 64
    A$11,045≈ $8,031≈ £6,067≈ €6,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Robert Rooney, Head 4 (Jean Babilee), 2005, photolithograph 2/25
    Head 4 (Jean Babilee), 2005
    Lithograph · ed. photolithograph 2/25
    20 x 18cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 33
    A$440≈ $302≈ £245≈ €275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Robert Rooney, Head 3 (Nathalie Philippaet), 2005, photolithograph 2/25
    Head 3 (Nathalie Philippaet), 2005
    Lithograph · ed. photolithograph 2/25
    17 x 22cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 34
    A$400≈ $275≈ £223≈ €250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Robert Rooney, High School Jinx Dynamite, lithograph 20/20
    High School Jinx Dynamite
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 20/20
    20 x 15cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 38
    A$400≈ $275≈ £223≈ €250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Robert Rooney, The Jc Variations 11 and 12, 1995, acrylic on canvas (2)
    The Jc Variations 11 and 12, 1995
    Acrylic · Canvas
    77 x 102cm (each)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 91
    A$1,500≈ $1,142≈ £855≈ €978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Robert Rooney, The Jc Variations 7 and 13, 1995, acrylic on canvas (2)
    The Jc Variations 7 and 13, 1995
    Acrylic · Canvas
    77 x 102cm (each)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 92
    A$1,500≈ $1,142≈ £855≈ €978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Robert Rooney, Silly Symphony 3 (Morocco Bound) 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Silly Symphony 3 (Morocco Bound) 1988, 1988
    Acrylic · Canvas
    126 x 244 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 32
    A$18,300≈ $15,612≈ £9,964≈ €12,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

Robert Rooney paintings (11)Robert Rooney acrylic paintings (11)Robert Rooney prints (3)Robert Rooney lithographs (3)

Robert Rooney: quick facts

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

$18,255Sign up free to see, for Creative Art: Kinder Cubism (Paysage Aux Deux Figures) 1998 at Smith & Singer (November 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Rooney?

The median sale price is $4kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Rooney have sold at auction?

10 of 14 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2023.

Which auction houses sell Robert Rooney?

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

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