William S. Robinson (1861–1945)
William S. Robinson is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,070. 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 S. Robinson is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William S. Robinson on OpeningBid →What is a William S. Robinson work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Robinson work is $2,070.
The median William S. Robinson painting sells for $2,350 across 33 lots.
The median William S. Robinson work on paper sells for $650 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William S. Robinson paintings typically sell for $990–$3,486 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $2,350†‡ | $26,290 | 76.7% | 2023-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $650† | $1,239 | — | 2021-08-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $990–$3,486†‡ | $1,975†‡ | $18,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,581–$9,873 | $5,940 | $26,290 |
† 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 | 2009 | $26,290 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $18,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $750† |
† 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 S. Robinson worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Robinson work is $2,070. The median William S. Robinson painting sells for $2,350 across 33 lots. The median William S. Robinson work on paper sells for $650 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William S. Robinson paintings typically sell for $990–$3,486 (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 S. Robinson painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William S. Robinson painting is $2,350. 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 S. Robinson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William S. Robinson painting is $26,290.
What is the average price of a small William S. Robinson painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William S. Robinson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,975, 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 S. Robinson's auction record?
William S. Robinson's auction record is $26,290, set in 2009.
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