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# Theodore Roszak (1907–1981)

## What is Theodore Roszak’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Theodore Roszak at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,350–$17,463, n=6). The auction record is $126,000 for Study for "Forty-Second Street" (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for "Forty-Second Street", 1936 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Study for "Forty-Second Street", 1936 | Oil paint | $52,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Rite of Passage, 1939 | Bronze | $45,600 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Torso Manique (Surveyor), 1931 | Bronze | $40,640 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Machine Sculpture | Metal and mixed media | $25,400 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Abstraction with Faces and Skyscrapers, 1934 | Oil paint | $19,200 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 7 | Strato Hop, 1936 | Painting | $19,050 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Raven, 1947 | Bronze | $12,700 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Study for Sculpture, 1947 | Gouache | $10,160 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Three photograms, 1907 | Gelatin silver prints | $7,428 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $25,400 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,500 |
| Other | 8 | $2,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,670 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,030 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Roszak is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,562.

A work by Theodore Roszak sold in 2025 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Theodore Roszak work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Roszak work is $3,562.

The median Theodore Roszak work on paper sells for $1,499 across 12 lots.

The median Theodore Roszak photograph sells for $4,092 across 6 lots.

The median Theodore Roszak sculpture sells for $19,050 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $920 | $978 | 50% | 2000-12-03 |
| Paintings | 8 | $14,605 | $126,000 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,499 | $5,670 | 85.7% | 2025-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $19,050 | $45,600 | 75% | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 13 | $4,092 | $7,428 | 46.2% | 2023-09-14 |

Theodore Roszak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $920 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $14,605, record $126,000. A typical Theodore Roszak painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,341–$44,175 | $12,140 | $126,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $938–$1,560 | $1,187 | $2,645 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,515–$5,021 | $4,092 | $7,428 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $126,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $52,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $45,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $40,640 |
| Photography | 2005 | $7,428 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,670 |
| Photography | 1998 | $5,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,738 |

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 Theodore Roszak worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Roszak work is $3,562. The median Theodore Roszak work on paper sells for $1,499 across 12 lots. The median Theodore Roszak photograph sells for $4,092 across 6 lots. The median Theodore Roszak sculpture sells for $19,050 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Theodore Roszak work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Roszak work on paper is $1,499.

### What is Theodore Roszak's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Roszak work on paper is $5,670.

### What is the average price of a Theodore Roszak photograph?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Roszak photograph is $4,092.

### What is Theodore Roszak's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Roszak photograph is $7,428.

### What is Theodore Roszak's auction record?

Theodore Roszak's auction record is $126,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Theodore Roszak auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-roszak (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.