Robert Carston Arneson

American | 1930 - 1992

Robert Carston Arneson was an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1930.

How much does a Robert Carston Arneson cost?

Robert Carston Arneson's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 233,000 USD for decorative arts, and 152,400 USD for sculptures.In the past 12 months, his sculptures have averaged 33,985 USD, while his decorative art have sold for an average of 24,614 USD.

What is Robert Carston Arneson's most expensive decorative art?

Since 2000 the record price for this artist at auction is 233,000 USD for Portrait of the Artist as a Clever Old Dog, sold at Christie's New York in 2014.

Where can I see Robert Carston Arneson's works?

His work is currently being shown at multiple venues like The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Paul Thiebaud Gallery have featured Robert Carston Arneson's work in the past.

Robert Carston Arneson in the news

Robert Carston Arneson has been featured in articles for ArtDaily, Two Coats of Paint and The Seattle Times. The most recent article is At the Whitney, “Sixties Surreal” Casts a Wide Net, but Catches Little written for Art in America in October 2025. The artist died in 1992.

Artist's alternative names: Robert Arneson

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Poised to Infinity - Robert Carston Arneson

Poised to Infinity ,1991

By Robert Carston Arneson

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Drawing for Ikarus - Robert Carston Arneson

Drawing for Ikarus ,1980

By Robert Carston Arneson

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E.R. ,1960

By Robert Carston Arneson

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Trophy Bust ,1977

By Robert Carston Arneson

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Bore ,1973

By Robert Carston Arneson

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I Dreamed I was a Giacometti - Robert Carston Arneson

I Dreamed I was a Giacometti ,1963

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Current Exhibitions

Robert Arneson: Cornerstones

Paul Thiebaud Gallery

San Francisco | California | USA

21 Mar, 2026 - 09 May, 2026

Bodies and Souls: Kohler Collection

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Middle City East | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | USA

14 Mar, 2026 - 12 Jul, 2026

The Bay Area: Two Decades

George Adams Gallery

Tribeca | New York | USA

13 Mar, 2026 - 25 Apr, 2026

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Articles

At the Whitney, “Sixties Surreal” Casts a Wide Net, but Catches Little

Art in America 10 Oct, 2025

The 20th century produced only a handful of things that are universally beloved in the 21st. One is Surrealism, the art movement any tween can recognize.

Exhibition Explores the Stories of Craft Artists at the Fairgrounds

ArtDaily 24 Aug, 2025

State fairs have sparked the American imagination with their celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts since the first fair was held in 1841 in upstate New York.

Jonathan Adler Curates a Joyfully Eclectic Take on Craft at the Museum of Arts and Design

ArtDaily 05 Aug, 2025

This summer, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) invites audiences into the glamorous, witty, and wonderful universe of celebrated ceramicist and designer Jonathan Adler.

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“ ..Beginning in 1980, Arneson started to look for other artists to use as replacements for himself as both model and muse... ”
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Brian Gross Fine Art

“ ..For many years, Arneson kept his political and social engagement to his private life, though a few iconic works (such as Toaster from 1965) crossed the divide... ”
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George Adams Gallery

“ ..Starting in the 1990’s, Arneson shifted his focus inward, dealing with issues of mortality... ”
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Brian Gross Fine Art

“ ..Arneson counted the 62 years of his life with hatch marks on the column in sober precision and simplicity... ”
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Brian Gross Fine Art

“ ..Using his own image as a means to explore the human condition, Arneson’s bronzes are imbued with his signature wit, satire, and irony... ”
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How much does a Robert Carston Arneson cost?

What is Robert Carston Arneson's most expensive decorative art?

Where can I see Robert Carston Arneson's works?

Robert Carston Arneson in the news

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Notable Lots

Upcoming Lots

Recent Auction Results

Current Exhibitions

Articles

Artist Performance at Auction

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Average Lot Values (and YOY change) 2025

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All Lot Performance Against Estimates
2025

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2024 - 2025

Average Lot Values (and YOY change)
2025