Gilbert Rohde (1894–1944)
What is Gilbert Rohde’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 302 auction results for Gilbert Rohde at 14 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,976 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,216–$3,102, n=76). The auction record is $32,400 for Z-clock (2006, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z-clock, 1933 | Cartes-de-visite | $32,400 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Chest, 1933 | Chrome | $28,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | Easy chair, 1942 | Mahogany | $20,320 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | A Rare Floor Lamp | Painted steel, brass and lacquered copper | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 5 | Z-clock, 1933 | Enamel | $14,400 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 6 | Square Back Easy Chairs, model #3681, 1936 | Walnut | $12,000 | Wright | Dec 2004 |
| 7 | torchieres, pair, 1940 | Aluminum | $11,400 | Wright | Sep 2005 |
| 8 | Bentwood armchairs model 3451, 1934 | Armchairs | $11,250 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Formal Dining Group buffet, model #3321, 1933 | Walnut | $10,800 | Wright | Oct 2004 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z-clock, 1933 | Enamel | $11,800 | Wright | Dec 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,220 |
| Other | 282 | $2,298 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 121 | $2,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $2,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $2,138 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 302 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Gilbert Rohde is an American artist with 389 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,210. 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 Gilbert Rohde sold in 2026 for $3,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilbert Rohde on OpeningBid →What is a Gilbert Rohde work worth?
Across 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Rohde work is $2,210.
The median Gilbert Rohde sculpture sells for $1,875 across 39 lots.
The median Gilbert Rohde painting sells for $3,400 across 2 lots.
The median Gilbert Rohde photograph sells for $32,400 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gilbert Rohde sculptures typically sell for $1,242–$3,514 (the middle half of 24 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 | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 | — | 2021-09-09 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,400 | $5,000 | — | 2012-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,210 | $2,210 | — | 2021-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $1,875 | $11,400 | 88.6% | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $32,400 | $32,400 | 50% | 2006-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $11,325 | $32,400 | — | 2025-03-27 |
Gilbert Rohde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $5,200. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,400, record $5,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $11,325.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,242–$3,514 | $1,764 | $9,775 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,920–$2,794 | $2,300 | $5,313 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,562–$5,094 | $2,246 | $11,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $32,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $11,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $9,775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,200 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,210 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gilbert Rohde worth?
Across 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Rohde work is $2,210. The median Gilbert Rohde sculpture sells for $1,875 across 39 lots. The median Gilbert Rohde painting sells for $3,400 across 2 lots. The median Gilbert Rohde photograph sells for $32,400 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gilbert Rohde sculptures typically sell for $1,242–$3,514 (the middle half of 24 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 Gilbert Rohde sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Rohde sculpture is $1,875.
What is Gilbert Rohde's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Rohde sculpture is $11,400.
What is the average price of a small Gilbert Rohde sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gilbert Rohde sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Gilbert Rohde sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gilbert Rohde sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gilbert Rohde's auction record?
Gilbert Rohde's auction record is $32,400, set in 2006.
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