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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William S. Robinson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-s-robinson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.