Norman Rockwell (1894–1978)
What is Norman Rockwell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 386 auction results for Norman Rockwell at 48 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,622–$126,600, n=28). The auction record is $7,287,500 for What Makes It Tick? (The Watchmaker) (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Makes It Tick? (The Watchmaker), 1948 | Oil paint | $7,287,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | The Homecoming, 1945 | Oil paint | $6,517,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Gary Cooper as "The Texan" | Oil on canvas | $5,921,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Before the Shot, 1958 | Oil paint | $4,700,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | A Scout is Loyal, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $4,281,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | Jeff Raleigh's Piano Solo ("'Oh Lord,' Jeff said prayerfully, 'I wish Alice was here. Oh, I wish she could hear this...'") (The Virtuoso), 1939 | Oil paint | $2,910,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Piano Tuner, 1947 | Oil paint | $2,772,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | River Pilot | — | $2,617,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Dreams of Long Ago, 1927 | Oil paint | $2,322,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 10 | Girl Returning from Camp, 1940 | Oil paint | $2,292,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $508,000 |
| Other | 71 | $48,000 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $8,888 |
| Prints | 108 | $1,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $405,350 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $17,998 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 153 | $2,494 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 386 results from 48 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Rockwell is an American artist with 533 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,080. 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 Norman Rockwell sold in 2026 for $162,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Rockwell work is $4,080.
The median Norman Rockwell print sells for $900 across 165 lots.
The median Norman Rockwell painting sells for $515,500 across 68 lots.
The median Norman Rockwell work on paper sells for $20,865 across 58 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell prints typically sell for $531–$1,912 (the middle half of 125 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell paintings typically sell for $203,000–$1,169,500 (the middle half of 45 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 | 199 | $900†‡ | $94,500 | 82.9% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 73 | $515,500‡ | $7.3M | 93.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $20,865†‡ | $353,000 | 86.6% | 2025-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 5 | $290,000† | $965,000 | 80% | 2025-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 98 | $479,400†‡ | $7.3M | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Norman Rockwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (199 lots) median $900 with 82.9% sell-through. Paintings (73 lots) median $515,500, record $7,287,500. A typical Norman Rockwell painting sells for around 573× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 98 lots) the median is $479,400.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $486–$1,530†‡ | $841†‡ | $94,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 125 | $531–$1,912†‡ | $900†‡ | $9,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $189,000–$711,000 | $519,000 | $4.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $203,000–$1.2M‡ | $504,000‡ | $7.3M |
‡ 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) | 40 | $10,736–$66,900†‡ | $19,560†‡ | $353,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $8,000–$102,675‡ | $25,000‡ | $221,000 |
† 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 | 2017 | $7.3M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6.5M |
| Photography | 2015 | $965,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $480,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $353,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $257,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $94,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norman Rockwell worth?
Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Rockwell work is $4,080. The median Norman Rockwell print sells for $900 across 165 lots. The median Norman Rockwell painting sells for $515,500 across 68 lots. The median Norman Rockwell work on paper sells for $20,865 across 58 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell prints typically sell for $531–$1,912 (the middle half of 125 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell paintings typically sell for $203,000–$1,169,500 (the middle half of 45 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 Norman Rockwell print?
Based on 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell print is $900. 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 Norman Rockwell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Rockwell print is $94,500.
What is the average price of a Norman Rockwell painting?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell painting is $515,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Norman Rockwell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Rockwell painting is $7,287,500.
What is the average price of a Norman Rockwell work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell work on paper is $20,865. 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 Norman Rockwell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Rockwell work on paper is $353,000.
What is the average price of a medium Norman Rockwell print?
Based on 125 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Rockwell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $900, 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 medium Norman Rockwell painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Rockwell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $504,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Norman Rockwell's auction record?
Norman Rockwell's auction record is $7,287,500, set in 2017.
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