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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.