William Goodridge Roberts
What is William Goodridge Roberts’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for William Goodridge Roberts at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,235–$1,961, n=5). The auction record is $7,746 for Still Life with Iris and Pears (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Iris and Pears, 1962 | Oil on board | $7,746 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Trees at Edge of Island, Georgian Bay | Oil on board | $1,961 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Île sur le lac, 1940 | Oil on board | $1,248 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Sumac and Everlasting, 1963 | Oil on board | $1,235 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Piedmont, 1946 | Oil on board | $456 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
William Goodridge Roberts is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $3,703. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Goodridge Roberts is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,293; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Goodridge Roberts on OpeningBid →What is a William Goodridge Roberts work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Goodridge Roberts work is $3,703.
The median William Goodridge Roberts painting sells for $5,495 across 21 lots.
The median William Goodridge Roberts work on paper sells for $1,337 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,495‡ | $10,175‡ | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,337‡ | $1,337‡ | — | 2017-05-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,272–$6,175‡ | $5,495‡ | $10,175‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,711–$7,688‡ | $7,492‡ | $8,537‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $10,175‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,058‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,337‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Goodridge Roberts worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Goodridge Roberts work is $3,703. The median William Goodridge Roberts painting sells for $5,495 across 21 lots. The median William Goodridge Roberts work on paper sells for $1,337 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Goodridge Roberts painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Goodridge Roberts painting is $5,495. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Goodridge Roberts's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Goodridge Roberts painting is $10,175. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium William Goodridge Roberts painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Goodridge Roberts painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Goodridge Roberts's auction record?
William Goodridge Roberts's auction record is $10,175, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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