R. W. Sturgess (1892–1932)
R. W. Sturgess is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $305. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by R. W. Sturgess sold in 2026 for $2,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View R. W. Sturgess on OpeningBid →What is a R. W. Sturgess work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. W. Sturgess work is $305.
The median R. W. Sturgess work on paper sells for $245 across 8 lots.
The median R. W. Sturgess painting sells for $966 across 1 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 | 2 | $966† | $966† | 50% | 2011-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $245† | $2,372 | 47.1% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $175–$705† | $245† | $2,372 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,372 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,784 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $966† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a R. W. Sturgess worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. W. Sturgess work is $305. The median R. W. Sturgess work on paper sells for $245 across 8 lots. The median R. W. Sturgess painting sells for $966 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a R. W. Sturgess work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. W. Sturgess work on paper is $245. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is R. W. Sturgess's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a R. W. Sturgess work on paper is $2,372.
What is R. W. Sturgess's auction record?
R. W. Sturgess's auction record is $3,135, set in 2026.
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