Arthur Rothstein (1915–1985)
Arthur Rothstein is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,955. 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 Rothstein sold in 2018 for $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arthur Rothstein on OpeningBid →What is a Arthur Rothstein work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rothstein work is $1,955.
The median Arthur Rothstein photograph sells for $1,955 across 31 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Rothstein photographs typically sell for $990–$3,910 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 47 | $1,955†‡ | $10,780 | 66% | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $990–$3,910†‡ | $1,955†‡ | $10,780 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $10,780 |
| Photography | 2016 | $9,836 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arthur Rothstein worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Rothstein work is $1,955. The median Arthur Rothstein photograph sells for $1,955 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Rothstein photographs typically sell for $990–$3,910 (the middle half of 29 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 Rothstein photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Rothstein photograph is $1,955. 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 Rothstein's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Rothstein photograph is $10,780.
What is the average price of a small Arthur Rothstein photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Rothstein photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,955, 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 Rothstein's auction record?
Arthur Rothstein's auction record is $10,780, set in 2006.
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