William Heath Robinson (1872–1944)
What is William Heath Robinson’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for William Heath Robinson at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $584–$2,657, n=7). The auction record is $10,555 for The Spirit of Christmas in Regent Street (2018, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spirit of Christmas in Regent Street, 1872 | Watercolour | $10,555 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | One of Margate's New Anti-Mal-de-Mer Boats for Keeping an Even Keel in the Roughest Sea, 1872 | Watercolour | $9,675 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Some Close Shaves at St. Andrews, 1872 | Watercolour | $8,796 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | One of the Silly Sort of Mistakes One Makes When it Snows in Scotland, 1872 | Watercolour | $8,444 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Successful Outcome of Intelligent Precaution Observed by Old Lady in the Sound of Mull, 1872 | Watercolour | $8,444 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | THE KING OF THE FAIRIES, FOR "HOW THE FAIRIES CAME", 1872 | Watercolour over pen and ink 29 | $8,015 | Olympia Auctions | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Mechanical Aids for Christmas-Apparatus Enabling the Whole Family, 1872 | Watercolour | $7,916 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | The Fair Day | Watercolor on paper | $7,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | New Christmas Games, 1872 | Watercolour | $6,157 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Water nymph on a rock | Ink and watercolour heightened with white | $5,938 | Tennants | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 44 | $1,319 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,319 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
William Heath Robinson is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,319. 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 William Heath Robinson sold in 2026 for $5,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heath Robinson work is $1,319.
The median William Heath Robinson work on paper sells for $1,228 across 54 lots.
The median William Heath Robinson painting sells for $8,444 across 8 lots.
The median William Heath Robinson print sells for $134 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Heath Robinson work on papers typically sell for $734–$1,813 (the middle half of 52 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 | 1 | $134 | $134 | — | 2025-08-05 |
| Paintings | 8 | $8,444 | $10,555 | — | 2021-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $1,228†‡ | $8,015 | 91.5% | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,796 | $10,555 | — | 2018-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Heath Robinson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $134. Paintings (8 lots) median $8,444, record $10,555. A typical William Heath Robinson painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,796.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,476–$9,016 | $8,444 | $10,555 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $734–$1,813†‡ | $1,228†‡ | $8,015 |
† 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 | 2018 | $10,555 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $9,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $134 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Heath Robinson worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heath Robinson work is $1,319. The median William Heath Robinson work on paper sells for $1,228 across 54 lots. The median William Heath Robinson painting sells for $8,444 across 8 lots. The median William Heath Robinson print sells for $134 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Heath Robinson work on papers typically sell for $734–$1,813 (the middle half of 52 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 William Heath Robinson work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Heath Robinson work on paper is $1,228. 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 William Heath Robinson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Heath Robinson work on paper is $8,015.
What is the average price of a small William Heath Robinson work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Heath Robinson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,228, 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 William Heath Robinson's auction record?
William Heath Robinson's auction record is $10,555, set in 2018.
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