Cote and value of Robert Rauschenberg's paintings, drawings and serigraphs
Key takeaways
- Rauschenberg's works command high and rising prices on the current market, with prices ranging from €10 to €69,618,900 depending on the medium and rarity.
- His mixed-media painting "Buffalo II" (1964) sold for €69,618,900 at auction in 2019, surpassing the initial estimate of €44 to 62 million.
- His sculptures and paintings are his most highly valued works, while his multiple prints remain affordable starting at €10, offering various levels of collectibility.
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Artist's rating and value
A major artist of the 20th century, Robert Rauschenberg already enjoyed great recognition during his lifetime. On today's art market, his works have a high and rising value. His sculptures are the most sought-after objects for collectors, and the prices at which his works are auctioned range from €10 to €69,618,900, a substantial range but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. His mixed media painting Buffalo II dating from 1964 was adjudicated at €69,618,900 in 2019, whereas it was estimated at between €44,000,000 and €62,000,000.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result | Estamp - multiple | From €10 to €292,780 |
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Drawing - watercolor | From €350 to €975,000 |
Sculpture - volume | From €80 to €3,640,500 |
Painting | From €60 to €69,618,900 |
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Robert Rauschenberg's style and technique
Robert Rauschenberg is a contemporary artist who worked in a wide variety of media : drawing, painting, lithography, sculpture. Like Andy Warhol, he experimented a great deal with silkscreen printing, as the Pop Art movement in which they were to evolve lent itself particularly well to it. The artist is also sometimes referred to as Neo-Dada, even though the Dada group is not a current but an experiment.
The life of Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Milton Ernest Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008), is an American artist who produced various avant-garde works.
He was born in Texas into a poor family, and studied there. During the Second World War, he fought in the U.S. Army, then enrolled at the Kansas City Art Institute for a year. It was his meeting with Willem de Kooning that decided him to become a painter. From 1948, he studied at the Julian Academy, where he met Susan Weil, who was to become his wife. He was also influenced by Merce Cunningham, an American dancer and choreographer. After continuing his studies at various schools and universities, in 1952 he took part in the first Happening in art history.
He developed several techniques throughout his career, and like the Pop Art artists was to develop screen printing on an industrial scale. Marcel Duchamp takes an interest in his work, and allows him to be exhibited at the International Surrealist Exhibition.
He exhibits all over the world and collaborates throughout his career with renowned dancers and choreographers.
He died in 2008 in Florida, aged 82.
Robert Rauschenberg's legacy
In addition to his artistic career, Robert Rauschenberg is a prominent figure on the New York art scene. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and he has left a lasting imprint on the 20th-century American art scene. His life and work were marked by a constant exploration of new media and new forms of artistic expression, making him one of the most versatile and innovative artists of his time. His serigraphs have been widely circulated and are exhibited on almost every continent.
Today, private collectors play a major role in preserving his material works, although some are exhibited in museums around the world.
His signature
Not all of Robert Rauschenberg's works are signed, which is why appraisal is important.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Robert Rauschenberg, and what is his role in art history?Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) was a major American artist of the 20th century and a pioneer of Pop Art and Neo-Dada. He distinguished himself through his constant exploration of new media and techniques (painting, drawing, silkscreen printing, sculpture), collaborating notably with renowned dancers such as Merce Cunningham and inspiring an entire generation of contemporary artists. His works are exhibited in the world’s leading museums and remain highly sought after by collectors.
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What are the prices and price range for Robert Rauschenberg's works?Prices for Rauschenberg’s works vary widely depending on the medium and provenance, ranging from €10 for multiple prints to over 69 million euros for major paintings. Watercolor drawings sell for between €350 and €975,000, sculptures between 80 and 3.6 million euros, while his paintings can fetch exceptional prices, such as his famous work *Buffalo II*, which sold for 69.6 million euros in 2019.
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How do you authenticate a work by Robert Rauschenberg?To authenticate a work by Rauschenberg, it is essential to request a free appraisal from Auctie's. Our team of experts and state-certified auctioneers examines the work in detail—including its signature (note that some of the artist’s works are unsigned), its provenance, and its condition—to provide you with a reliable authentication.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by Robert Rauschenberg?Yes, this is an excellent time to sell a work by Rauschenberg. This major 20th-century artist enjoys enduring global recognition, with high and rising prices in today’s market. Collector demand for his works remains very strong, particularly for his sculptures and paintings.
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