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# Neil Rodger (1941–2013)

## What is Neil Rodger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Neil Rodger at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,689 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,709–$17,171, n=12). The auction record is $45,519 for Passatempi in Villa (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passatempi in Villa, 1941 | Triptych | $45,519 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Seated Figure on a Bench | Oil on canvas | $35,189 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | A Windy Day, 1941 | Painting | $31,620 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Acrobats at the Villa | Oil on canvas | $31,441 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Lady with Black Rooster, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $27,039 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Girl with a Mask, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $25,560 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Yokohama Rooster III, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $14,375 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Minobiki Cockerel, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $14,286 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Girl and Cat I | Oil on canvas | $13,885 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Still Life with Roses and Mushrooms | Oil on canvas | $10,923 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $14,330 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $13,885 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neil Rodger is a South African artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $14,085.

A work by Neil Rodger sold in 2026 for $24,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neil Rodger work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Rodger work is $14,085.

The median Neil Rodger painting sells for $14,286 across 16 lots.

The median Neil Rodger work on paper sells for $1,543 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $14,286 | $35,189 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,543 | $2,100 | — | 2025-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-06-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,923–$25,560 | $14,286 | $35,189 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $35,189 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $31,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $985 |

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 Neil Rodger worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Rodger work is $14,085. The median Neil Rodger painting sells for $14,286 across 16 lots. The median Neil Rodger work on paper sells for $1,543 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Neil Rodger painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Rodger painting is $14,286.

### What is Neil Rodger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Rodger painting is $35,189.

### What is Neil Rodger's auction record?

Neil Rodger's auction record is $45,519, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Neil Rodger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-rodger (updated 2026-11-02).

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.