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# Julian Rossi Ashton (1851–1942)

## What is Julian Rossi Ashton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Julian Rossi Ashton at 5 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,054–$14,733, n=17). The auction record is $128,784 for The Chess Game (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chess Game, 1878 | Oil on canvas | $128,784 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | Young Woman with Parasol, 1895 | Oil on wood panel | $42,109 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Lady, c.1895 | Oil on wood panel | $38,998 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | MAN O’WAR STEPS, 1899 | Oil on wood panel | $22,532 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Potts Point from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, 1898 | Oil on wood panel | $18,199 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | FROM BALMORAL ARTIST’S CAMP, 1887 | Watercolour on paper | $14,733 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | ROSE LINDSAY AT ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 1902, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $7,757 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | SHIPPING ON THE YARRA - EARLY MORNING, c.1880 | Watercolour on paper | $7,753 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | ELIZA ASHTON (THE ARTIST'S WIFE), 1880 | Watercolour on paper | $4,654 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | The Siren | Oil on board | $4,073 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $18,199 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,945 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $5,913 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,956 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Julian Rossi Ashton is an Australian artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,868. 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 Julian Rossi Ashton sold in 2026 for $18,199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Julian Rossi Ashton work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Rossi Ashton work is $3,868.

The median Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper sells for $1,089 across 18 lots.

The median Julian Rossi Ashton painting sells for $7,871 across 17 lots.

The median Julian Rossi Ashton print sells for $54 across 5 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 | 5 | $54† | $194 | — | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 25 | $7,871†‡ | $128,784 | 68% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,089†‡ | $14,733 | 58.1% | 2026-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Julian Rossi Ashton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $54. Paintings (25 lots) median $7,871, record $128,784. A typical Julian Rossi Ashton painting sells for around 147× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,606–$17,242†‡ | $7,442†‡ | $22,532 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,073–$38,998 | $32,193 | $128,784 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $567–$2,980†‡ | $866†‡ | $14,733 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $128,784 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $93,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,992‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $194 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $114 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Julian Rossi Ashton worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Rossi Ashton work is $3,868. The median Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper sells for $1,089 across 18 lots. The median Julian Rossi Ashton painting sells for $7,871 across 17 lots. The median Julian Rossi Ashton print sells for $54 across 5 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 Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper is $1,089. 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 Julian Rossi Ashton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper is $14,733.

### What is the average price of a Julian Rossi Ashton painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Rossi Ashton painting is $7,871. 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 Julian Rossi Ashton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Rossi Ashton painting is $128,784.

### What is the average price of a small Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julian Rossi Ashton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $866, 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 the average price of a small Julian Rossi Ashton painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julian Rossi Ashton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,442, 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 Julian Rossi Ashton's auction record?

Julian Rossi Ashton's auction record is $128,784, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.