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# Noel Rockmore (1928–1995)

## What is Noel Rockmore’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 274 auction results for Noel Rockmore at 11 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,062 including buyer’s premium (middle half $500–$4,200, n=17). The auction record is $22,800 for Coney Island Labyrinth (2009, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coney Island Labyrinth, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $22,800 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2009 |
| 2 | Clementine Hunter and Her House From Life, Melrose, June 4th-5th, 1928 | Oil on masonite | $18,910 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Henry 'Booker T' Glass, Drummer, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $14,940 | Neal Auction Company | May 2010 |
| 4 | Dan Leyrer, 1928 | Acrylic on canvas | $10,925 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2003 |
| 5 | Bill Russell with Pretty Baby, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $10,675 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Drag (Alcide 'Slow Drag' Pavageau), 1928 | Oil on canvas | $9,455 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Percy Humphrey, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 8 | Chicken Henry, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $8,812 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Homage to the Cafe des Artistes 2 (Chipp's Pub), 1928 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $6,875 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Chicken Henry No. 4, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $6,562 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 144 | $1,811 |
| Other | 9 | $553 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $500 |
| Prints | 18 | $125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $3,987 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 110 | $1,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $597 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 274 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Noel Rockmore is an American artist with 381 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Noel Rockmore sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Noel Rockmore work worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noel Rockmore work is $1,000.

The median Noel Rockmore painting sells for $1,553 across 173 lots.

The median Noel Rockmore work on paper sells for $548 across 70 lots.

The median Noel Rockmore print sells for $128 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Noel Rockmore paintings typically sell for $824–$2,410 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Noel Rockmore paintings typically sell for $635–$2,004 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $128 | $3,750 | 58.6% | 2023-05-25 |
| Paintings | 231 | $1,553† | $22,800 | 74.9% | 2026-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 103 | $548† | $4,880 | 68% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $8,812† | $22,800 | — | 2021-09-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Noel Rockmore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $128 with 58.6% sell-through. Paintings (231 lots) median $1,553, record $22,800. A typical Noel Rockmore painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $8,812.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $48–$164 | $89 | $256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12–$389 | $160 | $3,750 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $635–$2,004† | $1,100† | $4,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $824–$2,410† | $1,644† | $18,910 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $1,464–$5,750† | $3,286† | $14,940 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $192–$612† | $305† | $2,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $546–$1,042† | $625† | $3,585 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $22,800 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $717 |

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 Noel Rockmore worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noel Rockmore work is $1,000. The median Noel Rockmore painting sells for $1,553 across 173 lots. The median Noel Rockmore work on paper sells for $548 across 70 lots. The median Noel Rockmore print sells for $128 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Noel Rockmore paintings typically sell for $824–$2,410 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Noel Rockmore paintings typically sell for $635–$2,004 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Noel Rockmore painting?

Based on 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Rockmore painting is $1,553. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Rockmore's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Rockmore painting is $22,800.

### What is the average price of a Noel Rockmore work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Rockmore work on paper is $548. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Rockmore's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Rockmore work on paper is $4,880.

### What is the average price of a Noel Rockmore print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Rockmore print is $128.

### What is Noel Rockmore's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Rockmore print is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Noel Rockmore painting?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Noel Rockmore painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Noel Rockmore painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Noel Rockmore painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Rockmore's auction record?

Noel Rockmore's auction record is $22,800, set in 2009.

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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, “Noel Rockmore auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/noel-rockmore (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.