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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-goodridge-roberts-r-c-a-2 (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.