> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-rose · updated 2026-11-02

# William Rose (1929–1997)

## What is William Rose’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for William Rose at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $983 including buyer’s premium (middle half $452–$1,304, n=10). The auction record is $6,739 for Abstract Landscape (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Landscape, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $6,739 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Waterviews from Victoria St. Potts Point), 1959 | Oil on masonite | $2,431 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Impromptu Sketch, 1960 | Oil on board | $1,679 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Flight Form, 1970 | Oil on board | $1,559 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1929 | Oil | $1,335 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Eclogue, 1961 | Oil on board | $1,210 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1929 | Oil | $1,157 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Abstract, 1929 | Oil on board | $808 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Abstract, 1929 | Oil on masonite | $621 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Abstract), 1994 | Pen and marker pen on paper | $396 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,335 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,157 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Rose is an Australia artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $723. 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 Rose sold in 2026 for $1,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Rose work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rose work is $723.

The median William Rose painting sells for $1,081 across 18 lots.

The median William Rose work on paper sells for $393 across 10 lots.

The median William Rose print sells for $310 across 1 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 | $310† | $310† | — | 2021-07-28 |
| Paintings | 24 | $1,081† | $6,739 | 75% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $393† | $1,167† | 90.9% | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Rose's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $310. Paintings (24 lots) median $1,081, record $6,739. A typical William Rose painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $756–$1,493† | $1,165† | $6,739 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $364–$629† | $414† | $1,167† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,739 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,769† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,167† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $638† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $310† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Rose worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rose work is $723. The median William Rose painting sells for $1,081 across 18 lots. The median William Rose work on paper sells for $393 across 10 lots. The median William Rose print sells for $310 across 1 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 Rose painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rose painting is $1,081. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Rose's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rose painting is $6,739.

### What is the average price of a William Rose work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rose work on paper is $393. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Rose's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rose work on paper is $1,167. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,167 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium William Rose painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Rose painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Rose's auction record?

William Rose's auction record is $6,739, set in 2025.

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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 Rose auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-rose (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.