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# Elma Roach (1897–1942)

Elma Roach is an Australian artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $368.

A work by Elma Roach sold in 2025 for $4,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elma Roach work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elma Roach work is $368.

The median Elma Roach painting sells for $1,553 across 4 lots.

The median Elma Roach work on paper sells for $380 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,553 | $4,689 | — | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $380 | $380 | — | 2021-03-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,689 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,749 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $380 |

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 Elma Roach worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elma Roach work is $368. The median Elma Roach painting sells for $1,553 across 4 lots. The median Elma Roach work on paper sells for $380 across 1 lots.

### What is Elma Roach's auction record?

Elma Roach's auction record is $2,749, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.