Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888–1960)
What is Ida Rentoul Outhwaite’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Ida Rentoul Outhwaite at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,519 including buyer’s premium (middle half $715–$13,190, n=8). The auction record is $37,711 for Fairy and Water Lilies (2026, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairy and Water Lilies | Watercolour on paper on board | $37,711 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Jack O’ Lantern, 1916 | Ink and wash on paper | $25,933 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | FAIRIES AND ELVES | Ink and watercolour on paper | $19,237 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | The Fairy Dance | Ink and watercolour on paper | $8,974 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | The Fairy of the Fountain, 1888 | Ink and wash on paper | $8,942 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Boy in a Forest | Watercolour | $8,851 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | THE POOL, 1916 | Ink and wash on card | $8,184 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | SWEET POSY FOR MY LADY | Watercolour and pen and ink on paper | $6,355 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| 9 | FAIRY AND WATER BABY | Watercolour and pen and ink on cardboard | $5,600 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2018 |
| 10 | Collecting Bluebells | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $5,317 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $8,851 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,270 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite is an Australian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,392. 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 Ida Rentoul Outhwaite sold in 2026 for $37,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work is $6,392.
The median Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper sells for $6,429 across 27 lots.
The median Ida Rentoul Outhwaite print sells for $1,089 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on papers typically sell for $4,500–$10,215 (the middle half of 26 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 | 2 | $1,089† | $1,722 | — | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $6,429†‡ | $37,711 | 75% | 2026-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $4,500–$10,215†‡ | $6,507†‡ | $37,711 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $37,711 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,933 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,722 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $456† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ida Rentoul Outhwaite worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work is $6,392. The median Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper sells for $6,429 across 27 lots. The median Ida Rentoul Outhwaite print sells for $1,089 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on papers typically sell for $4,500–$10,215 (the middle half of 26 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 Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper is $6,429. 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 Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper is $37,711.
What is the average price of a small Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ida Rentoul Outhwaite work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,507, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's auction record?
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's auction record is $37,711, set in 2026.
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