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# Susan Rothenberg (1945–2020)

## What is Susan Rothenberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Susan Rothenberg at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,184 including buyer’s premium (middle half $631–$4,826, n=30). The auction record is $1,985,999 for United States II (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States II, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $1,985,999 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Diagonal, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $1,496,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Neopha, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $1,290,500 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Mukahara, 1974 | Oil paint | $782,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | The Blue Chair, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $355,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Red Poker, 1996-97 | Painting | $281,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | INDIGO, 2007 | Oil paint | $231,250 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Red Blush, 1985 | Oil paint | $221,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled Drawing #45, 1977 | Acrylic | $209,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Yellow Studio, 2002 | Oil paint | $201,600 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $152,400 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $8,890 |
| Other | 17 | $1,408 |
| Prints | 61 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $138,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $2,313 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $806 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Susan Rothenberg is an American artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,338. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Susan Rothenberg sold in 2026 for $7,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Susan Rothenberg work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Susan Rothenberg work is $2,338.

The median Susan Rothenberg print sells for $1,020 across 71 lots.

The median Susan Rothenberg painting sells for $158,100 across 26 lots.

The median Susan Rothenberg work on paper sells for $8,890 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Susan Rothenberg prints typically sell for $726–$1,762 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Susan Rothenberg prints typically sell for $630–$1,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 85 | $1,020‡ | $88,200 | 83.5% | 2026-10-16 |
| Paintings | 27 | $158,100 | $2M | 96.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $8,890 | $138,600 | 95.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $523‡ | $6,375 | — | 2023-10-31 |
| Photography | 3 | $445 | $715 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $205,300 | $2M | — | 2026-02-27 |

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

Susan Rothenberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $1,020 with 83.5% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $158,100, record $1,985,999. A typical Susan Rothenberg painting sells for around 155× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $205,300.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $630–$1,250 | $750 | $88,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $726–$1,762 | $1,088 | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,007–$3,306‡ | $2,411‡ | $5,075 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $32,500–$75,000 | $69,850 | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $75,000–$231,250 | $176,400 | $2M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $6,161–$17,932 | $8,890 | $50,400 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $138,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $88,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $50,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,375 |
| Photography | 2020 | $715 |

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 Susan Rothenberg worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Susan Rothenberg work is $2,338. The median Susan Rothenberg print sells for $1,020 across 71 lots. The median Susan Rothenberg painting sells for $158,100 across 26 lots. The median Susan Rothenberg work on paper sells for $8,890 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Susan Rothenberg prints typically sell for $726–$1,762 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Susan Rothenberg prints typically sell for $630–$1,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Susan Rothenberg print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Susan Rothenberg print is $1,020. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Susan Rothenberg's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Susan Rothenberg print is $88,200.

### What is the average price of a Susan Rothenberg painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Susan Rothenberg painting is $158,100.

### What is Susan Rothenberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Susan Rothenberg painting is $1,985,999.

### What is the average price of a Susan Rothenberg work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Susan Rothenberg work on paper is $8,890.

### What is Susan Rothenberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Susan Rothenberg work on paper is $138,600.

### What is the average price of a medium Susan Rothenberg print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Susan Rothenberg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Susan Rothenberg print?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Susan Rothenberg print (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Susan Rothenberg's auction record?

Susan Rothenberg's auction record is $1,985,999, set in 2024.

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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, “Susan Rothenberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/susan-rothenberg (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.