William Rutledge (1924–1993)
William Rutledge is an Australia artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $99. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Rutledge sold in 2026 for $659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Rutledge on OpeningBid →What is a William Rutledge work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rutledge work is $99.
The median William Rutledge painting sells for $106 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $106† | $659 | 75% | 2026-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $145–$625† | $160† | $659 |
† 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 | 2026 | $659 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Rutledge worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rutledge work is $99. The median William Rutledge painting sells for $106 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Rutledge painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Rutledge painting is $106. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Rutledge's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Rutledge painting is $659.
What is William Rutledge's auction record?
William Rutledge's auction record is $625, set in 2024.
See the full William Rutledge record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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