Michael Rothenstein (1908–1993)
What is Michael Rothenstein’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 177 auction results for Michael Rothenstein at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $515 including buyer’s premium (middle half $394–$784, n=33). The auction record is $18,890 for The White House (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The White House, 1908 | Gouache | $18,890 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | THE YELLOW WHEEL, 1942 | Watercolour | $6,365 | Sworders | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | FIGURE WITH COCKEREL | Pastel and watercolour | $6,169 | Sworders | Jul 2014 |
| 4 | Cottage and Tomato Plants, 1947 | Watercolour, pen and ink | $6,014 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Tractor and Plough, 1908 | Oil paint | $5,939 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Autumn Garden, 1948 | Ink | $5,509 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Autumn, 1947 | Gouache | $5,464 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | HOODED LIGHTS, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $5,067 | Sworders | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Flowers in a landscape, 1908 | Ink | $5,037 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Crucifixion, 1908 | Painting | $4,972 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $4,285 |
| Paintings | 6 | $3,014 |
| Other | 15 | $577 |
| Prints | 82 | $492 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $698 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 89 | $515 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 177 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Michael Rothenstein is a British (modern) artist with 207 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $499. 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 Michael Rothenstein sold in 2026 for $739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michael Rothenstein on OpeningBid →What is a Michael Rothenstein work worth?
Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Rothenstein work is $499.
The median Michael Rothenstein print sells for $433 across 132 lots.
The median Michael Rothenstein work on paper sells for $2,204 across 24 lots.
The median Michael Rothenstein painting sells for $1,739 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Michael Rothenstein prints typically sell for $266–$591 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Michael Rothenstein prints typically sell for $340–$767 (the middle half of 20 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 | 148 | $433†‡ | $3,228 | 89.2% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,739‡ | $5,939 | 72.7% | 2023-10-11 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $2,204†‡ | $18,890 | 75% | 2026-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $5,939 | $18,890 | — | 2023-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michael Rothenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (148 lots) median $433 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,739, record $5,939. A typical Michael Rothenstein painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $5,939.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $340–$767†‡ | $577†‡ | $1,409 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 111 | $266–$591†‡ | $418†‡ | $3,228 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $917–$5,044 | $3,014 | $5,939 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $745–$4,897†‡ | $2,307†‡ | $18,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $837–$4,934†‡ | $2,046†‡ | $6,365 |
† 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 | 2022 | $18,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,365 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,939 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,067 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,228 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,886‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michael Rothenstein worth?
Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Rothenstein work is $499. The median Michael Rothenstein print sells for $433 across 132 lots. The median Michael Rothenstein work on paper sells for $2,204 across 24 lots. The median Michael Rothenstein painting sells for $1,739 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michael Rothenstein prints typically sell for $266–$591 (the middle half of 111 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Michael Rothenstein prints typically sell for $340–$767 (the middle half of 20 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 Michael Rothenstein print?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Rothenstein print is $433. 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 Michael Rothenstein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Rothenstein print is $3,228.
What is the average price of a Michael Rothenstein work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Rothenstein work on paper is $2,204. 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 Michael Rothenstein's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Rothenstein work on paper is $18,890.
What is the average price of a Michael Rothenstein painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Rothenstein painting is $1,739. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Michael Rothenstein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Rothenstein painting is $5,939.
What is the average price of a medium Michael Rothenstein print?
Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michael Rothenstein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $418, 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 Michael Rothenstein print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Rothenstein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $577, 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 Michael Rothenstein's auction record?
Michael Rothenstein's auction record is $18,890, set in 2022.
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