> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-b-watson · updated 2026-11-01

# R B WATSON (1911–2003)

R B WATSON is a New Zealander artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $217. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by R B WATSON sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $781 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a R B WATSON work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R B WATSON work is $217.

The median R B WATSON painting sells for $337 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $337† | $781† | — | 2026-02-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $781† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $337† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 R B WATSON worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R B WATSON work is $217. The median R B WATSON painting sells for $337 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R B WATSON's auction record?

R B WATSON's auction record is $781, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $781 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “R B WATSON auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-b-watson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.