Ernest David Roth (1879–1964)
Ernest David Roth is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $593. 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 Ernest David Roth sold in 2026 for $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest David Roth on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest David Roth work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest David Roth work is $593.
The median Ernest David Roth print sells for $222 across 27 lots.
The median Ernest David Roth painting sells for $1,625 across 17 lots.
The median Ernest David Roth work on paper sells for $600 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernest David Roth prints typically sell for $149–$374 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $222†‡ | $1,700 | 84.4% | 2025-06-24 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,625‡ | $5,520 | 94.4% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $600 | $1,200 | — | 2025-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,000 | $5,520 | — | 2020-06-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernest David Roth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $222 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $1,625, record $5,520. A typical Ernest David Roth painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $149–$374‡ | $215‡ | $1,304 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,150–$1,812 | $1,583 | $2,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,130–$3,278‡ | $2,640‡ | $5,520 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $5,520 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,304 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $850 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest David Roth worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest David Roth work is $593. The median Ernest David Roth print sells for $222 across 27 lots. The median Ernest David Roth painting sells for $1,625 across 17 lots. The median Ernest David Roth work on paper sells for $600 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest David Roth prints typically sell for $149–$374 (the middle half of 21 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 Ernest David Roth print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest David Roth print is $222. 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 Ernest David Roth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest David Roth print is $1,700.
What is the average price of a Ernest David Roth painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest David Roth painting is $1,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernest David Roth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest David Roth painting is $5,520.
What is the average price of a small Ernest David Roth print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest David Roth print (small (under 50 cm)) is $215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ernest David Roth painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest David Roth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernest David Roth's auction record?
Ernest David Roth's auction record is $5,520, set in 2013.
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