> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-w-sturgess · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “R. W. Sturgess auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-w-sturgess (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.