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

# William Rothenstein (1872–1945)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for William Rothenstein at 20 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $691–$5,020, n=16). The auction record is $43,628 for Self-portrait (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-portrait, 1872 | Self-portrait | $43,628 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Souvenir of Scarborough, 1893 | Oil on canvas | $26,068 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 3 | A Farm in Burgundy, 1906 | Oil paint | $22,607 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Portrait of Gladys Calthrop, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $18,580 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Hablant Espagnol, 1895 | Oil paint | $12,749 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Bathers on the Ghats, Benares | Oil on canvas | $12,354 | Sworders | Apr 2010 |
| 7 | Bathing on the Ganges, 1872 | Oil paint | $10,939 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Portrait of Hall Caine, 1894 | Red chalk | $9,428 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Mother and Child, 1872 | Oil paint | $8,852 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 10 | St Seine l'Abbaye, Burgundy, Day, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $8,677 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $2,216 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $746 |
| Other | 17 | $558 |
| Prints | 12 | $317 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,809 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $654 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Rothenstein is a British (modern) artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $950. 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 Rothenstein sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,219 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Rothenstein work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rothenstein work is $950.

The median William Rothenstein work on paper sells for $558 across 46 lots.

The median William Rothenstein painting sells for $2,087 across 27 lots.

The median William Rothenstein print sells for $356 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Rothenstein work on papers typically sell for $299–$2,408 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Rothenstein paintings typically sell for $1,246–$9,374 (the middle half of 24 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 | 23 | $356† | $1,280 | 60.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,087†‡ | $26,068 | 93.1% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $558†‡ | $9,428 | 86.8% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,607 | $43,628 | — | 2024-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Rothenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $356 with 60.9% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $2,087, record $26,068. A typical William Rothenstein painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $22,607.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $240–$805† | $566† | $1,280 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,246–$9,374‡ | $2,087‡ | $26,068 |

‡ 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) | 39 | $299–$2,408†‡ | $646†‡ | $9,428 |

† 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 | 2020 | $26,068 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $22,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,428 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,671 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,031 |

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 Rothenstein worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rothenstein work is $950. The median William Rothenstein work on paper sells for $558 across 46 lots. The median William Rothenstein painting sells for $2,087 across 27 lots. The median William Rothenstein print sells for $356 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Rothenstein work on papers typically sell for $299–$2,408 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Rothenstein paintings typically sell for $1,246–$9,374 (the middle half of 24 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 Rothenstein work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rothenstein work on paper is $558. 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 Rothenstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rothenstein work on paper is $9,428.

### What is the average price of a William Rothenstein painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rothenstein painting is $2,087. 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 Rothenstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rothenstein painting is $26,068.

### What is the average price of a William Rothenstein print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rothenstein print is $356. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Rothenstein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rothenstein print is $1,280.

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

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Rothenstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $646, 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 Rothenstein painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Rothenstein painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Rothenstein's auction record is $43,628, set in 2021.

---

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 Rothenstein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-rothenstein (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.