WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS (1904–1974)
WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS is a Canadian artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,581. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS sold in 2022 for $2,958, 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 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work is $2,581.
The median WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting sells for $3,146 across 76 lots.
The median WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work on paper sells for $538 across 25 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $3,146† | $20,198 | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $538 | $1,069 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,344–$3,308† | $3,071† | $9,292 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,434–$5,797 | $4,060 | $20,198 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $257–$593 | $538 | $1,069 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $20,198 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,069 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $637 |
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 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work is $2,581. The median WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting sells for $3,146 across 76 lots. The median WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work on paper sells for $538 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting is $3,146. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting is $20,198.
What is the average price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work on paper is $538.
What is WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS work on paper is $1,069.
What is the average price of a medium WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS's auction record?
WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS's auction record is $20,198, set in 2007.
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