David Rolt (1916–1985)
David Rolt is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $618. 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 David Rolt sold in 2025 for $699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Rolt on OpeningBid →What is a David Rolt work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rolt work is $618.
The median David Rolt painting sells for $664 across 8 lots.
The median David Rolt work on paper sells for $65 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $664†‡ | $1,260 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $65 | $166 | — | 2026-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $556–$796†‡ | $629†‡ | $1,174‡ |
† 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 | 2007 | $1,260 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,174‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $166 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $65 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Rolt worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rolt work is $618. The median David Rolt painting sells for $664 across 8 lots. The median David Rolt work on paper sells for $65 across 3 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 David Rolt's auction record?
David Rolt's auction record is $1,260, set in 2007.
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