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# Sir William Rothenstein (1872–1945)

Sir William Rothenstein is a British artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $540. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sir William Rothenstein sold in 2024 for $1,742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir William Rothenstein work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Rothenstein work is $540.

The median Sir William Rothenstein work on paper sells for $401 across 10 lots.

The median Sir William Rothenstein painting sells for $5,227 across 3 lots.

The median Sir William Rothenstein print sells for $2,803 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,803 | $3,863 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,227 | $6,621 | — | 2023-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $401 | $1,133 | — | 2023-10-11 |

Sir William Rothenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,803. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,227, record $6,621.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $296–$549 | $401 | $1,133 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,621 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,227 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,863 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,742 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $871 |

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 Sir William Rothenstein worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Rothenstein work is $540. The median Sir William Rothenstein work on paper sells for $401 across 10 lots. The median Sir William Rothenstein painting sells for $5,227 across 3 lots. The median Sir William Rothenstein print sells for $2,803 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Sir William Rothenstein work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sir William Rothenstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $401, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sir William Rothenstein's auction record?

Sir William Rothenstein's auction record is $6,621, set in 2023.

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

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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.