William Robinson (1838–1935)
What is William Robinson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for William Robinson at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,604–$60,861, n=21). The auction record is $515,757 for CONSTRUCTION WITH WRECKS, DUNNY AND BULL (2010, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSTRUCTION WITH WRECKS, DUNNY AND BULL, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $515,757 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | SUNSHOWERS AND FLOOD GUMS, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $381,315 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 3 | MORNING TALLANBANNA, 1998 | Oil on linen | $284,292 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | SUMMER LANDSCAPE NUMINBAH, 2001 | Oil on linen | $251,343 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 5 | Summer Landscape Numinbah, 2001 | Oil on linen | $251,343 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 6 | FARMYARD, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $244,624 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | MORNING SPRINGBROOK AND WEST, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $241,217 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 8 | Fading Light, Springbrook to Beechmont, 2002 | Oil on linen | $202,868 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | WATTLE TREES WITH APPROACHING STORM, 2003 | Oil on linen | $189,474 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | TO BEECHMONT WITH STORM CLOUDS BUILDING, 2002 | Oil on linen | $186,421 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $129,224 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $15,356 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $5,387 |
| Other | 5 | $4,712 |
| Prints | 10 | $2,569 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $172,812 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $25,801 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $8,114 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
William Robinson is a British (modern) artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $23,044. 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 Robinson sold in 2026 for $134,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Robinson on OpeningBid →What is a William Robinson work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Robinson work is $23,044.
The median William Robinson painting sells for $92,783 across 85 lots.
The median William Robinson work on paper sells for $4,321 across 28 lots.
The median William Robinson print sells for $1,378 across 24 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) William Robinson paintings typically sell for $133,892–$203,853 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William Robinson paintings typically sell for $25,347–$64,757 (the middle half of 29 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 | 32 | $1,378† | $4,126† | 75% | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 104 | $92,783†‡ | $515,757 | 81.7% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $4,321†‡ | $53,880 | 68.3% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $172,298†‡ | $515,757 | — | 2026-08-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Robinson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $1,378 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $92,783, record $515,757. A typical William Robinson painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $172,298.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $430–$1,160† | $599† | $3,279† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,630–$3,149† | $2,721† | $4,126† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,954–$32,286†‡ | $21,445†‡ | $60,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $25,347–$64,757†‡ | $41,521†‡ | $176,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $133,892–$203,853†‡ | $172,298†‡ | $515,757 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,226–$8,609† | $2,238† | $53,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,936–$22,278†‡ | $5,387†‡ | $26,596 |
† 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 | 2010 | $515,757 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $381,315 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $53,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $26,596 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,126† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,621 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Robinson worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Robinson work is $23,044. The median William Robinson painting sells for $92,783 across 85 lots. The median William Robinson work on paper sells for $4,321 across 28 lots. The median William Robinson print sells for $1,378 across 24 lots. Large (over 120 cm) William Robinson paintings typically sell for $133,892–$203,853 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Robinson paintings typically sell for $25,347–$64,757 (the middle half of 29 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 Robinson painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Robinson painting is $92,783. 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 Robinson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Robinson painting is $515,757.
What is the average price of a William Robinson work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Robinson work on paper is $4,321. 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 Robinson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Robinson work on paper is $53,880.
What is the average price of a William Robinson print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Robinson print is $1,378. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Robinson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Robinson print is $4,126. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,126 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large William Robinson painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large William Robinson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $172,298, 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 the average price of a medium William Robinson painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Robinson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,521, 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 Robinson's auction record?
William Robinson's auction record is $515,757, set in 2010.
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