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# Paul Rotterdam (b. 1939)

## What is Paul Rotterdam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Paul Rotterdam at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $888 including buyer’s premium (middle half $530–$1,184, n=5). The auction record is $8,459 for Paul (Zwietnig) Rotterdam (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul (Zwietnig) Rotterdam, 1939 | Mixed media | $8,459 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Tisch mit delikater Auflage, mixed media with oil on canvas, 1965 | Mixed media | $3,926 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Substances 501, 1939 | Encaustic | $3,188 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | SUBSTANCE 361, 1981 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,000 | Grogan & Company | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1982 | Fusain et graphite sur papier Signé et daté en bas à droite 120 × 80 cm Provenance : - | $1,184 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Machlil, 1975 | Graphit auf Papier; ungerahmt | $947 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Merari II, 1979 | Pastel on paper | $588 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (3), 1975 | Lithographs | $2,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1985 | Monotype sur papier | $888 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Rays, 1973 | Ink, pastel, and pochoir | $588 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2007 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $947 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Rotterdam is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,066. 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 Paul Rotterdam sold in 2025 for $1,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Paul Rotterdam work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Rotterdam work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rotterdam work is $1,066.

The median Paul Rotterdam print sells for $588 across 5 lots.

The median Paul Rotterdam work on paper sells for $947 across 5 lots.

The median Paul Rotterdam painting sells for $3,188 across 3 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 | 6 | $588 | $2,400 | 83.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,188‡ | $4,049‡ | — | 2024-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $947†‡ | $1,500† | — | 2025-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paul Rotterdam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $588 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,188, record $4,049. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Paul Rotterdam painting sells for around 5.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $859–$1,184†‡ | $947†‡ | $1,500† |

† 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 | 2016 | $4,049‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,188 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,184 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $888 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Paul Rotterdam worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rotterdam work is $1,066. The median Paul Rotterdam print sells for $588 across 5 lots. The median Paul Rotterdam work on paper sells for $947 across 5 lots. The median Paul Rotterdam painting sells for $3,188 across 3 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 Paul Rotterdam's auction record?

Paul Rotterdam's auction record is $8,458, set in 2017.

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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, “Paul Rotterdam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-rotterdam (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.