Tom Roberts (1856–1931)
What is Tom Roberts’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Tom Roberts at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $59,990 including buyer’s premium (middle half $36,886–$80,858, n=14). The auction record is $473,820 for LADY WITH A PARASOL (2017, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LADY WITH A PARASOL, c.1889 | Oil on canvas | $473,820 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 2 | DANDENONGS LANDSCAPE, 1925 | Oil on board | $251,321 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Dandenongs Landscape, 1925 | Oil on board | $249,992 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Kallista, 1920 | Painting | $246,127 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | PRACTISING THE MINUET (MISS HILDA SPONG), c.1893 | Oil on canvas | $220,270 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | PORTRAIT OF FLORENCE GREAVES, 1898 | Pastel on paper on compressed card | $190,658 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 7 | On the Beach, Port Macquarie, 1856 | Oil on wood panel | $184,162 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | KIRRIBILLI POINT, SYDNEY, c.1895 | Oil on wood panel | $138,660 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $121,327 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | William A. Watkins, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $120,894 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $52,045 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $73,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $49,199 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Roberts is an Australian artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $43,127. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Roberts sold in 2026 for $59,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Roberts on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Roberts work worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Roberts work is $43,127.
The median Tom Roberts painting sells for $45,332 across 86 lots.
The median Tom Roberts work on paper sells for $17,807 across 8 lots.
The median Tom Roberts print sells for $327 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tom Roberts paintings typically sell for $19,496–$81,138 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Tom Roberts paintings typically sell for $23,013–$94,835 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $327† | $363† | 66.7% | 2017-03-30 |
| Paintings | 99 | $45,332†‡ | $743,805† | 86.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $17,807†‡ | $190,658 | 88.9% | 2024-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $157,829†‡ | $743,805† | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tom Roberts's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $327 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $45,332, record $743,805. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $743,805 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Tom Roberts painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $157,829.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $19,496–$81,138†‡ | $46,235†‡ | $553,061† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $23,013–$94,835†‡ | $45,332†‡ | $743,805† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $10,642–$14,426†‡ | $10,912†‡ | $184,162 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $743,805† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $553,061† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $190,658 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $184,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $363† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $290† |
† 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 Tom Roberts worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Roberts work is $43,127. The median Tom Roberts painting sells for $45,332 across 86 lots. The median Tom Roberts work on paper sells for $17,807 across 8 lots. The median Tom Roberts print sells for $327 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Roberts paintings typically sell for $19,496–$81,138 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tom Roberts paintings typically sell for $23,013–$94,835 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Tom Roberts painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Roberts painting is $45,332. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tom Roberts's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Roberts painting is $743,805. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $743,805 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Tom Roberts painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Roberts painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $46,235, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Tom Roberts painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Roberts painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $45,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tom Roberts's auction record?
Tom Roberts's auction record is $743,805, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $743,805 (buyer's premium not included).
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