> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-rossbach · updated 2026-11-03

# Ed Rossbach (1914–2002)

## What is Ed Rossbach’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Ed Rossbach at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $572–$704, n=5). The auction record is $3,750 for Mickey Bowl (2021, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Bowl, 1914 | Bowl | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Mickey Madness, 1991 | Ash, bark | $2,142 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Bison, Bison, 1988 | Palm leaves and commercial fabric with heat transfer print; felt marker and colored pencil on rice paper | $2,032 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Double Eagle, 1989 | Ink on stitched bark, paper, and fabric | $704 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | The Plains, 1988 | Ash, cloth, bark, and rags with mixed media | $699 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Ritual Bundle, 1987 | Eucalyptus bark and Japanese gold paper, cut branches, raffia | $572 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | String Basket, 1982 | Wood, paper, thread, spray paint | $528 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2021 |
| 8 | Chinese Bowl, 1989 | Ash, paint, paper, and foil basket | $499 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Chinese Bowl, 1989 | Ash, paint, paper, and foil basket | $499 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Red Java, 1988 | Mixed media | $480 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $550 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $528 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ed Rossbach is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $539. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ed Rossbach sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed Rossbach work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Rossbach work is $539.

The median Ed Rossbach sculpture sells for $2,142 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,142 | $2,142 | 50% | 2024-06-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,142 |

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 Ed Rossbach worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Rossbach work is $539. The median Ed Rossbach sculpture sells for $2,142 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ed Rossbach's auction record?

Ed Rossbach's auction record is $3,750, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ed Rossbach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-rossbach (updated 2026-11-03).

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.