Robert Cottingham Auction Prices and Value Guide
Robert Cottingham auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 673 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Robert Cottingham auction prices: quick answer
Robert Cottingham auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Robert Cottingham
- Source records
- 673
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Robert Cottingham market snapshot
Robert Cottingham shows deep auction liquidity with 401 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $1,200. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 23 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-02-03.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (43.8% · 117 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (33.7% · 90 sales)
- $10,000+ (22.5% · 60 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $550
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 23
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-02-03
Robert Cottingham appraisal factors
Robert Cottingham auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
robert cottingham b 1935 star 2009 · Swann Auction Galleries · 2026-06-04 robert cottingham b 1935 star 2009 Swann Auction Galleries · 2026-06-04
robert cottingham b 1935 20th century fox 52 x 72 in 132 1 x 182 9 cm painted in 1969 · Bonhams · 2026-05-20 robert cottingham b 1935 20th century fox 52 x 72 in 132 1 x 182 9 cm painted in 1969 Bonhams · 2026-05-20
robert cottingham starr · Los Angeles Modern Auctions · 2026-05-19 robert cottingham starr Los Angeles Modern Auctions · 2026-05-19
robert cottingham b 1935 champagne from the american signs portfolio · Forum Auctions - UK · 2026-03-31 robert cottingham b 1935 champagne from the american signs portfolio Forum Auctions - UK · 2026-03-31
robert cottingham b 1935 fox from the american signs portfolio · Forum Auctions - UK · 2026-03-31 robert cottingham b 1935 fox from the american signs portfolio Forum Auctions - UK · 2026-03-31
robert cottingham three works from the an american alphabet portfolio · Rago Arts and Auction Center · 2026-03-13 robert cottingham three works from the an american alphabet portfolio Rago Arts and Auction Center · 2026-03-13
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Robert Cottingham worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Robert Cottingham artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.