Willie Rodger (1930–2018)
What is Willie Rodger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Willie Rodger at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,266 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,012–$1,439, n=6). The auction record is $11,936 for WATCHERS (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATCHERS, 1998 | Signed and dated to column base lower left, oil on canvas | $11,936 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | GOOD MORNING, MISS TRAVERS, 1993 | Signed and dated lower left, oil on canvas | $4,580 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Bathsheba, 1998 | Signed and dated lower right, inscribed with title stretcher verso, oil on canvas | $3,970 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | COLDINGHAM, 1984 | Signed lower left, signed and dated stretcher verso, oil on canvas | $2,901 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | SUR LA PAGE | Oil on board | $2,566 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| 6 | WHAT WILL YOU HAVE, 1997 | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,844 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 7 | NO DE'IL ON THE SABBATH, 2001, 2001 | <p>Signed and dated '01 to lower right, oil on board</p> | $1,784 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | THE WAITRESS HAS A NIGHT OFF, 2002, 2002 | <p>Incised with signature and dated '02 lower left, signed and inscribed with title to board verso, oil on board</p> | $1,460 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | I REMEMBER A GARDEN, 2003 | Signed with initials and dated lower right, oil on canvas | $1,374 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Alpha & Omega, 2000-2005 | Signed lower left, signed, titled and dated to canvas overlap, oil on canvas | $1,283 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,329 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $640 |
| Prints | 15 | $612 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $978 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $470 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Willie Rodger is a Scottish artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $764. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Willie Rodger sold in 2026 for $1,374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willie Rodger on OpeningBid →What is a Willie Rodger work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willie Rodger work is $764.
The median Willie Rodger print sells for $612 across 27 lots.
The median Willie Rodger painting sells for $1,329 across 18 lots.
The median Willie Rodger work on paper sells for $763 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $612† | $1,157 | 96.4% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,329 | $11,936 | — | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $763 | $763 | — | 2022-08-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,580 | $11,936 | — | 2022-08-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Willie Rodger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $612 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $1,329, record $11,936. A typical Willie Rodger painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,580.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $373–$638† | $458† | $981 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $641–$886 | $645 | $1,157 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $977–$2,817 | $1,283 | $11,936 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,936 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,157 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,069 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $763 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willie Rodger worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willie Rodger work is $764. The median Willie Rodger print sells for $612 across 27 lots. The median Willie Rodger painting sells for $1,329 across 18 lots. The median Willie Rodger work on paper sells for $763 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Willie Rodger print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willie Rodger print is $612. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willie Rodger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willie Rodger print is $1,157.
What is the average price of a Willie Rodger painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willie Rodger painting is $1,329.
What is Willie Rodger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willie Rodger painting is $11,936.
What is the average price of a small Willie Rodger print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willie Rodger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Willie Rodger painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willie Rodger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Willie Rodger's auction record?
Willie Rodger's auction record is $11,936, set in 2022.
See the full Willie Rodger record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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