Robert Stark Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Stark Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 22, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Red Sail Catboat with Approaching Storm"
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Red Sail Catboat with Approaching Storm", signed lower right R. Stark, in molded gilt frame. 9 in. x 25 in. Framed 12 in. x 28 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 01, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Large Oil on Linen "Nantucket Red Sailboat Shimmo"
Est: $80,000 - $125,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Large Oil on Linen "Nantucket Red Sailboat Shimmo", signed lower right R. Stark in gilt-wood frame. This painting has been generously donated by a patron, and proceeds to benefit the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation. "It's for the kids!" 40 in. x 62 in. Framed 49 in. x 71.5 in. Provenance: Acquired by the Present Owner at the Straight Wharf Restaurant when it was on consignment from the Artist in 1990.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 01, 2026
Early Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "A Peaceful Affair"
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Early Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "A Peaceful Affair", signed and dated lower left R. Stark '75, in molded gilt wood frame with original Coe Kerr Gallery NYC label on reverse. 20 in. x 16 in. Framed 24.5 in. x 20.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 01, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Evening Catboat with Rainbow Fleet in the Distance"
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Evening Catboat with Rainbow Fleet in the Distance", signed lower right R. Stark, in gilt frame embellished with corner stars 8 in. x 10 in. Overall 14.5 in. x 16.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 01, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Linen "Clamming on Nantucket"
Est: $50,000 - $75,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Linen "Clamming on Nantucket ", signed lower left R. Stark in carved gilt frame. 19 in. x 35 in. Framed 26 in. x 42 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jul. 24, 2026
ROBERT STARK, JR. (Massachusetts, 1933-2014), Red tugboat., Oil on canvas, 8" x 10". Framed 10.5" x 12.5".
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
ROBERT STARK, JR. Massachusetts, 1933-2014 Red tugboat. Signed lower right "R. Stark".
Eldred's
Jul. 04, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Catboat with Luminous Sky"
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Catboat with Luminous Sky", signed lower right R. Stark in broad gilt molded wood frame 11 in. x 16 in. Framed 20 in. x 23 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jun. 25, 2026
ROBERT STARK, JR. (Massachusetts, 1933-2014), Red sail., Oil on panel, 11" x 26". Framed 20.5" x 35.5".
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
ROBERT STARK, JR. Massachusetts, 1933-2014 Red sail. Signed lower right "R Stark".
Eldred's
Apr. 25, 2026
Robert Stark Jr. Miniature Oil on Canvas "Red Sail on the Pond"
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American, 1933-2014) Miniature Oil on Canvas "Red Sail on the Pond", signed lower right R. Stark, in broad molded wood frame. 4.5 in. x 6.5 in. Framed 11 in. x 13 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 07, 2025
ROBERT STARK 'UNADELLA WINTER II' OIL & PASTEL
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Stark (American, b. 1939) oil and pastel painting on Canson paper. Titled 'Unadella Winter II, 1980'. Depicts a Pointillism landscape. Holds Baumgartner Galleries label to verso. Measures 21" x 14 1/8" + 3 3/4" mat & frame.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Dec. 06, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Ghosting By"
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Ghosting By", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt frame 12 in. x 24 in. Framed 16.75 in. x 28.75 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Nov. 16, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014), Oil on Board
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014), Oil on Board Contemporary, a view of a calm shore and a boat with a red sail, signed at the lower left, with an inscription on the back by the artist. Dimensions: 8 3/8"x 18", 10 7/8" x 18" Provenance: Private Collection.
Locati LLC
Sep. 02, 2025
Robert Stark (American, b. 1939) Unadella Winter III, dated 1980, oil pastel on chanson, 14 1/4" x 21" sight, 22 3/4" x 28" 3/4" overall
Est: $40 - $400
Robert Stark (American, b. 1939) Unadella Winter III, dated 1980, oil pastel on chanson, 14 1/4" x 21" sight, 22 3/4" x 28" 3/4" overall
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Aug. 02, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Masonite, “Polpis Swans”
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Masonite, “Polpis Swans”, signed lower right. 3.75 in. x 9 in. Overall 7.5 in. x 12.75 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 02, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Calm Seascape Where Sky and Water Meet"
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Calm Seascape Where Sky and Water Meet", colorful sky, fishing boat and sailboat on the horizon, signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt frame 7.5 in. x 12 in. Overall 11 in. x 15 in. Provenance: Collection of Susan Akers, 7 Pleasant Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 02, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Swan on the Pond"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Swan on the Pond", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt frame 5.5 in. x 9.5 in. Overall 7.75 in. x 11.75 in. Provenance: Collection of Susan Akers, 7 Pleasant Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 02, 2025
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Foggy Landscape"
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Foggy Landscape", signed lower left R. Stark, in ebonized gilt molded frame 15 in. x 30 in. Overall 19 in. x 34 in. Provenance: Collection of Susan Akers, 7 Pleasant Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Rafael Osona Auctions
Mar. 15, 2025
American Robert Stark Jr. Red Sailboat Oil On Canvas Painting With COA
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Fine oil on canvas "Red Sailboat" painting by listed American artist Robert Stark Jr. ( 1933-2014). Signed. Size: Framed: 17" x 19 7/8"; Unframed: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2". Comes with Master Piece Appraisals certificate.Provenance: private art collector estate Denver, Colorado.Robert Stark (1933 - 2014) was a luminist, painting principally in oil on canvas and panel.He attended Nantucket schools and after graduating from Nantucket High School, served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the founder and director of Nantucket's oldest gallery, The Stark Gallery on Old North Wharf.Aside from exhibiting in his own gallery, his work can be seen in The Cavalier Gallery in Nantucket, Greenwich, CT. and NYC, the Nantucket Looms, Chatham Fine Arts, Chatham,MA and the J.Todd Gallery in Wellesley, MA.His work is represented in numerous private and corporate collections in the US, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Germany, France, China and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds.SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
Sofe Design Auctions
Dec. 07, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Winter Eve"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Winter Eve", signed lower left R. Stark, in gilt and ebonized molded wood frame. 8.5 in. x 11.5 in. Overall 12.5 in x 15.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 07, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail at Night"
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail at Night", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded ebony frame with gilt liner 30 in. x 40 in. Framed 35 in. x 45 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 07, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail on Calm Waters"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail on Calm Waters", in molded gilt frame 6 in. x 8 in. Framed 8.25 in. x 10.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 05, 2024
Robert Stark
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American, 1933-2014 Two Initialed RWS (ll) Oil on panel 6 x 6 inches (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Provenance: Greening Gallery, Sag Harbor, New York (Framed 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 08, 2024
ROBERT STARK, AMERICAN 1939, BELMONT COVE SKETCH, 1976, Oil pastel on paper, Sight: 9 x 13 1/2 in. (22.9 x 34.3 cm.), Frame: 17 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (44.5 x 54 cm.)
Est: $500 - $700
ROBERT STARK AMERICAN, 1939 BELMONT COVE SKETCH, 1976 Oil pastel on paper Verso The Phillips Collection exhibition label: Robert Stark / January 13 - February 10, 1979 / Belmont Cove Sketch 1976 / oil pastel: 23 x 34 cm / Collection Mrs. Charles Engelhard
Potomack Company
Sep. 18, 2024
ROBERT STARK, JR.
Est: CHF2,500 - CHF3,500
(Nantucket, MA 1933–2014 Nantucket, MA) Segelboot, im Vordergrund ein Fischreiher. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten links signiert. 20,5x25,5 cm. Gerahmt. - Kratzer im Himmel und kleiner Farbausbruch am linken Rand.
Schuler Auktionen
Sep. 18, 2024
ROBERT STARK, JR.
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
(Nantucket, MA 1933–2014 Nantucket, MA) Rotes Segelboot. Öl auf Holz. Unten rechts signiert. Verso Stempel von "David O. Cowles / Framer / Old north wharf / Nantucket, Mass.". LM 16,8x26,4 cm. Gerahmt.
Schuler Auktionen
Sep. 18, 2024
ROBERT STARK, JR.
Est: CHF2,000 - CHF3,000
(Nantucket, MA 1933–2014 Nantucket, MA) Segelboot, in der Ferne ein Leuchtturm. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten rechts signiert. 12,8x17,7 cm. Gerahmt.
Schuler Auktionen
Sep. 18, 2024
ROBERT STARK, JR.
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
(Nantucket, MA 1933–2014 Nantucket, MA) Das rote Segel. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten rechts signiert. 20x25,2 cm. Gerahmt.
Schuler Auktionen
Aug. 24, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Rainbow Fleet"
Est: $50,000 - $60,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Rainbow Fleet", depicting a predominant red sail Catboat in the foreground with the Rainbow Fleet and Great Point Lighthouse in the distance, in molded gilt frame, signed lower right R. Stark 30 in. x 40 in. Framed 37.5 in. x 47.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Fast" Night Surfcasting
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Fast" Night Surfcasting, signed lower left R. Stark in molded gilt frame 11 in. x 14 in. Overall 15 in. x 18 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Winter Eve"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Winter Eve", signed lower left R. Stark, in gilt and ebonized molded wood frame. 8.5 in. x 11.5 in. Overall 12.5 in x 15.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "October Breeze"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "October Breeze", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt wood frame 12 in. x 16 in. Overall 15 in. x 19 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Lone Catboat with Two Ducks"
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Board "Lone Catboat with Two Ducks",signed lower right R. Stark in thin gilt molded wood frame 23.5 in. x 37 in. Overall 27.5 in. x 41.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Rainbow Fleet"
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Nantucket Rainbow Fleet", depicting a predominant red sail Catboat in the foreground with the Rainbow Fleet and Great Point Lighthouse in the distance, in molded gilt frame, signed lower right R. Stark 30 in. x 40 in. Framed 37.5 in. x 47.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jul. 13, 2024
American Robert Stark Jr. Red Sailboat Oil On Canvas Painting
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Fine oil on canvas "Red Sailboat" painting by listed American artist Robert Stark Jr. ( 1933-2014). Signed. Size: Framed: 17 1/2" x 19 1/2"; Unframed: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2".Robert Stark (1933 - 2014) was a luminist, painting principally in oil on canvas and panel.He attended Nantucket schools and after graduating from Nantucket High School, served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the founder and director of Nantucket's oldest gallery, The Stark Gallery on Old North Wharf.Aside from exhibiting in his own gallery, his work can be seen in The Cavalier Gallery in Nantucket, Greenwich, CT. and NYC, the Nantucket Looms, Chatham Fine Arts, Chatham,MA and the J.Todd Gallery in Wellesley, MA.His work is represented in numerous private and corporate collections in the US, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Germany, France, China and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com
Sofe Design Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Fast" Night Surfcasting
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Fast" Night Surfcasting, signed lower left R. Stark in molded gilt frame 11 in. x 14 in. Overall 15 in. x 18 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 02, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Masonite "Red-Sailed Catboat Rounding Brant Point, Nantucket"
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Masonite "Red-Sailed Catboat Rounding Brant Point, Nantucket", signed lower right R. Stark, in molded gilt frame with carved rope border 11.25 in. x 15.25 in. Framed 19.5 in. x 23.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
ROBERT STARK, JR. (Massachusetts, 1933-2014), Red sailboat., Oil on canvas, 6" x 8". Framed 8.5" x 10.5".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT STARK, JR. Massachusetts, 1933-2014 Red sailboat. Signed lower right "R. Stark".
Eldred's
Aug. 16, 2023
ROBERT W. STARK, JR. (Massachusetts, 1933-2014), Swans in an inlet, likely Nantucket., Oil on masonite, 10.75" x 16.5". Framed 13.5" x 19.5".
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ROBERT W. STARK, JR. Massachusetts, 1933-2014 Swans in an inlet, likely Nantucket. Signed lower right "R. Stark".
Eldred's
Aug. 05, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Panel "Nantucket Moors in the Fall"
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Panel "Nantucket Moors in the Fall", a foggy scene with Sankaty Light in the distance, signed lower right R.Stark, in bold molded gilt frame 6 in. x 6 in. Framed 12 in. x 12 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 05, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Three Catboats Rounding Brant Point, Nantucket"
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas “Three Catboats Rounding Brant Point, Nantucket”, signed lower left R. Stark, in star embellished gold leaf frame 23.5 in. x 53.5 in. Framed 31.5 in. x 61.5 in. Robert Stark Jr.’s legacy is a modernist approach to American Luminist paintings. Working principally in oil on canvas or panel, he is best known for coastal scenes that feature an iconic, red sailed catboat. Stark’s work is characterized by the use of aerial perspective and a concealment of visible brushstrokes. Through effective use of of light in landscape, his paintings evoke tranquility and calm, inferring poetic intimacy. Stark attended Nantucket schools and after graduating from high school, served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was the founder and director of Nantucket’s oldest gallery, the Stark Gallery on Old North Wharf. His work has been presented in fine galleries in New England and NYC, and is represented in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the US, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Germany, France and China. ~ Carolyn Walsh
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Red Sail in Polpis Harbor"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1944-2014) Oil on Board "Red Sail in Polpis Harbor", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt wood frame 8 in. x 12 in. Framed 9.5 in. x 13.25 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail on Calm Waters"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Red Sail on Calm Waters", the red sail reflecting on the calm waters, and three sailboats visible on the horizon, signed lower right R. Stark, in molded gilt frame 8 in. x 10 in. Framed 15 .25 in. x 17.25 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
May. 13, 2023
ROBERT STARK 'UNADELLA WINTER II' OIL & PASTEL
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Stark (American, b. 1939) oil and pastel painting on Canson paper. Titled 'Unadella Winter II, 1980'. Depicts a Pointillism landscape. Holds Baumgartner Galleries label to verso. Measures 21" x 14 1/8" + 3 3/4" mat & frame.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Apr. 29, 2023
Very Fine Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Drifting In", circa 2005
Est: $17,500 - $22,500
Very Fine Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Drifting In", circa 2005, depicting a lone catboat with red sail on calm Nantucket Harbor waters drifting past Brant Point Lighthouse, in a custom Guido 22/23 karat gold leaf frame embellished with stars in each corner 14 in. x 18 in. Framed 20.5 in. x 24.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Apr. 29, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Tugboat Under Storm Clouds"
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Tugboat Under Storm Clouds", pictured rounding Brant Point Nantucket, signed lower left R. Stark, in gilt and ebonized molded wood frame 10 in. x 13.5 in. Framed 18.5 in. x 21.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Apr. 29, 2023
Robert Stark Jr. Miniature Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail Off Headland, Nantucket"
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Robert Stark Jr. (1933-2014) Miniature Oil on Canvas "Lone Red Sail Off Headland, Nantucket", signed lower left R. Stark, in molded gilt frame 6 in. x 8 in. Framed 10 in. x 12 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 03, 2022
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Approaching Storm"
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Approaching Storm", signed lower right and titled on the stretcher "Approaching Storm", in molded gilt frame 8 in. x 10 in. Framed 13 in. x 15 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 03, 2022
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail, Blue Skies"
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
Robert Stark Jr. (American 1933-2014) Oil on Canvas "Red Sail, Blue Skies", signed lower right R. Stark, in custom Guido gold leaf frame 8 in. x 10 in. Framed 16 in. x 18 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions