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# Arthur Rackham (1867–1939)

Arthur Rackham is a British (modern) artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,594. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Arthur Rackham sold in 2026 for $5,987, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Rackham work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rackham work is $2,594.

The median Arthur Rackham work on paper sells for $4,271 across 60 lots.

The median Arthur Rackham print sells for $1,188 across 3 lots.

The median Arthur Rackham painting sells for $24,141 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Rackham work on papers typically sell for $1,400–$12,273 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,188‡ | $32,500 | 42.9% | 2023-06-30 |
| Paintings | 5 | $24,141 | $100,381 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $4,271†‡ | $41,171 | 87% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $39,100 | $100,381 | — | 2023-07-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Arthur Rackham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,188 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $24,141, record $100,381. A typical Arthur Rackham painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $39,100.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,400–$12,273†‡ | $4,169†‡ | $41,171 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $100,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $41,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $39,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $24,141 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,188 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Arthur Rackham worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rackham work is $2,594. The median Arthur Rackham work on paper sells for $4,271 across 60 lots. The median Arthur Rackham print sells for $1,188 across 3 lots. The median Arthur Rackham painting sells for $24,141 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Rackham work on papers typically sell for $1,400–$12,273 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Rackham work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Rackham work on paper is $4,271. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Arthur Rackham's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Rackham work on paper is $41,171.

### What is the average price of a small Arthur Rackham work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Rackham work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,169, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Arthur Rackham's auction record?

Arthur Rackham's auction record is $100,381, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.