Norman Rockwell (1894–1978)
Norman Rockwell is an American artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,000. 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 $2,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Norman Rockwell on OpeningBid →What is a Norman Rockwell work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Rockwell work is $1,000.
The median Norman Rockwell print sells for $600 across 73 lots.
The median Norman Rockwell painting sells for $145,500 across 23 lots.
The median Norman Rockwell work on paper sells for $8,050 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell prints typically sell for $398–$1,026 (the middle half of 38 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 | 86 | $600†‡ | $23,000 | 84.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Paintings | 24 | $145,500†‡ | $38.1M | 95.8% | 2026-08-02 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $8,050† | $300,849 | 94.4% | 2025-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $751,215† | $38.1M | — | 2015-11-19 |
† 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 (86 lots) median $600 with 84.9% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $145,500, record $38,057,541. A typical Norman Rockwell painting sells for around 242× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $751,215.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $316–$662† | $394† | $5,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $398–$1,026†‡ | $600†‡ | $23,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $475–$3,000‡ | $650‡ | $4,400 |
† 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) | 15 | $49,757–$1.1M†‡ | $262,500†‡ | $38.1M |
† 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) | 8 | $3,165–$18,855 | $6,785 | $271,538 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,218–$47,979† | $2,990† | $300,849 |
† 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 | 2014 | $38.1M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $17.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $300,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $271,538 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $23,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $9,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norman Rockwell worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Rockwell work is $1,000. The median Norman Rockwell print sells for $600 across 73 lots. The median Norman Rockwell painting sells for $145,500 across 23 lots. The median Norman Rockwell work on paper sells for $8,050 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Rockwell prints typically sell for $398–$1,026 (the middle half of 38 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 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell print is $600. 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 $23,000.
What is the average price of a Norman Rockwell painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell painting is $145,500. 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 painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Rockwell painting is $38,057,541.
What is the average price of a Norman Rockwell work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Rockwell work on paper is $8,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Norman Rockwell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Rockwell work on paper is $300,849.
What is the average price of a medium Norman Rockwell print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Rockwell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, 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 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Rockwell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $262,500, 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 Norman Rockwell's auction record?
Norman Rockwell's auction record is $38,057,541, set in 2014.
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