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# William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery (1864–1931)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $662 including buyer’s premium (middle half $398–$1,840, n=6). The auction record is $37,500 for Relief Iris vase with poppies (2020, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relief Iris vase with poppies, 1900 | Architectural terracotta | $37,500 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Early Sea Green vase with Venus, 1894 | Architectural terracotta | $4,788 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 3 | Spanish galleon, 1926 | Architectural terracotta | $3,668 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Standard Glaze lidded mug with clown, 1894 | Architectural terracotta | $3,250 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Mcdonald; Rookwood Rare Modeled Mat Vase, 1900 | Ceramics | $2,375 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | Rare Trial vase with mermaid, 1900 | Architectural terracotta | $2,268 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Rare Aerial Blue vase with shepherdess and sheep, 1894 | Architectural terracotta | $2,159 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Cameo Glaze lidded chocolate pot with blackberries, 1890 | Architectural terracotta | $1,625 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Rare Flowing Glaze vase with lightly carved roses, 1900 | Architectural terracotta | $1,260 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | earthenware Dull Finish glaze vase, 1882 | Ceramics | $1,063 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $1,052 |
| Other | 15 | $441 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $532 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery is an artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $563.

A work by William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery sold in 2025 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery work is $563.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery work is $563.

### What is William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery's auction record?

William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery's auction record is $37,500, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.