> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-p-roberts · updated 2026-11-01

# William P. Roberts (1895–1980)

William P. Roberts is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,742. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William P. Roberts sold in 2013 for $5,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William P. Roberts work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. Roberts work is $4,742.

The median William P. Roberts work on paper sells for $10,442 across 5 lots.

The median William P. Roberts print sells for $2,605 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,605 | $2,605 | — | 2024-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $10,442‡ | $23,494‡ | 83.3% | 2021-05-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,419–$11,314‡ | $10,442‡ | $23,494‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $23,494‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $11,314 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,605 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 P. Roberts worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William P. Roberts work is $4,742. The median William P. Roberts work on paper sells for $10,442 across 5 lots. The median William P. Roberts print sells for $2,605 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William P. Roberts's auction record?

William P. Roberts's auction record is $23,494, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William P. Roberts auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-p-roberts (updated 2026-11-01).

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.