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# Isabel Rawsthorne (1912–1992)

## What is Isabel Rawsthorne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Isabel Rawsthorne at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,757 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,179–$3,313, n=11). The auction record is $5,948 for Baboon (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baboon, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $5,948 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Stoats and Moon, c.1984 (with 'Dancers' on the reverse), c.1970s, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $4,249 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of Alan Rawsthorne II / Portrait of Alan and Barbara Rawsthorne, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $3,443 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of Alan Rawsthorne II / Portrait of Alan and Barbara Rawsthorne, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $3,182 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Design for Madame Chrysanthème, c.1955 | Gouache on paper | $2,794 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Sibley Crossing the Floor, 1969 | Charcoal on paper | $1,757 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Sibley, 1969 | Charcoal on paper | $1,318 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Design for Madame Chrysanthème, c.1955 | Gouache on paper | $1,222 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Design for Madame Chrysanthème, c.1955 | Gouache on paper | $1,135 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Design for Madame Chrysanthème, c.1955 | Gouache on paper | $738 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,222 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,443 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,179 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Isabel Rawsthorne is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $1,757.

A work by Isabel Rawsthorne sold in 2026 for $3,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Isabel Rawsthorne work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isabel Rawsthorne work is $1,757.

The median Isabel Rawsthorne work on paper sells for $1,222 across 7 lots.

The median Isabel Rawsthorne painting sells for $3,846 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $3,846 | $5,948 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,222 | $2,794 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $837–$1,294 | $1,179 | $2,794 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,948 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,249 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,757 |

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 Isabel Rawsthorne worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isabel Rawsthorne work is $1,757. The median Isabel Rawsthorne work on paper sells for $1,222 across 7 lots. The median Isabel Rawsthorne painting sells for $3,846 across 4 lots.

### What is Isabel Rawsthorne's auction record?

Isabel Rawsthorne's auction record is $5,948, set in 2025.

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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, “Isabel Rawsthorne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/isabel-rawsthorne (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.