> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arthur-rackham-5 · updated 2026-11-02

# Arthur Rackham (1837–1909)

Arthur Rackham is a HAWTHORNE artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Arthur Rackham sold in 2024 for $1,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Rackham work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rackham work is $600.

The median Arthur Rackham photograph sells for $1,469 across 19 lots.

The median Arthur Rackham work on paper sells for $822 across 12 lots.

The median Arthur Rackham print sells for $345 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $345† | $762 | 80% | 2021-06-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $22,289 | $22,289 | 50% | 2017-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $822 | $1,959 | 85.7% | 2024-12-04 |
| Photography | 23 | $1,469 | $5,484 | 82.6% | 2024-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,558 | $22,289 | — | 2017-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Arthur Rackham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $345 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $22,289, record $22,289. A typical Arthur Rackham painting sells for around 65× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,558.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $22,289 |
| Photography | 2014 | $5,484 |
| Photography | 2008 | $3,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $533† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rackham work is $600. The median Arthur Rackham photograph sells for $1,469 across 19 lots. The median Arthur Rackham work on paper sells for $822 across 12 lots. The median Arthur Rackham print sells for $345 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Rackham photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Rackham photograph is $1,469.

### What is Arthur Rackham's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Rackham photograph is $5,484.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Rackham work on paper is $822.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Rackham work on paper is $1,959.

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

Arthur Rackham's auction record is $22,289, set in 2017.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Arthur Rackham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arthur-rackham-5 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.