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# William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery (1892–1962)

## What is William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $572 including buyer’s premium (middle half $459–$1,152, n=5). The auction record is $20,000 for Monumental porcelain Mat Moderne glaze vase (2021, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monumental porcelain Mat Moderne glaze vase, 1930 | Ceramics | $20,000 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Art Deco porcelain Wax Mat glaze vase, 1929 | Ceramics | $4,375 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Massive Butterfat garden urn with unicorn and figures, 1920 | Ceramics | $3,250 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 4 | Ombroso vase with Bird of Paradise, 1913 | Architectural terracotta | $3,024 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Decorated Porcelain vase with stylized flowers | Glazed porcelain | $2,816 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 6 | porcelain vase with both painted and incised flowers, 1922 | Ceramics | $1,875 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Monumental Ombroso vase with stylized flowers, 1916 | Ceramics | $1,664 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | monumental earthenware vase, 1912 | Ceramics | $1,430 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Large Ombroso vase with stylized flowers | Glazed earthenware | $1,152 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 10 | Tall Jewel Porcelain vase with prunus branches, 1923 | Porcelain | $1,125 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 26 | $702 |
| Other | 17 | $504 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $628 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery is an artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $650.

A work by William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery work is $650.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,375 | $20,000 | — | 2021-06-17 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery work is $650.

### What is William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery's auction record?

William E. Hentschel for Rookwood Pottery's auction record is $20,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.