William Rothenstein Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1872–1945

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ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for William Rothenstein drawings between 2011 and 2025, and 15 of them sold (75%). Across 15 sales with a published price, the typical result was $161Sign up free to see to $708Sign up free to see (median $249Sign up free to see). Portrait of Sir Roger Casement, bust length holds the top price on file: $1kSign up free to see at Bonhams (September 2011). Most results come from Gorringe's (8), Bonhams (6) and Rogers Jones & Co (3).

£625≈ $1,005≈ €713Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPortrait of Sir Roger Casement, bust lengthBonhams20auction results2011–2025years recorded75%sold$249Sign up free to seemedian price

William Rothenstein drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
20 2011–2025
Price range
$120–$1kSign up free to see
Median price
$249Sign up free to see 15 sold
Most recent sale
$672Sign up free to see Mar 2024, Whyte's
Record sale
$1kSign up free to see 2011, Bonhams

Recent sales: PORTRAIT OF SIR ROGER CASEMENT · Conté crayon · Red and white chalk on paper - half portrait o…

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William Rothenstein drawings: key figures

Auction results
20
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2011–2025
Median price
$249Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (8), Bonhams (6), Rogers Jones & Co (3)

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  1. Portrait of Charles Conder by William Rothenstein, drawing, offered Mar 2025
    Portrait of Charles Conder
    Drawing
    Dreweatts · · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. PORTRAIT OF SIR ROGER CASEMENT, c.1915
    Drawing
    10 x 7in. (25.40 x 17.78cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 194
    €620≈ $672≈ £531HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
  3. Conté crayon by William Rothenstein, drawing, sold May 2023
    Conté crayon
    Drawing
    30 x 21cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 635
    £200≈ $249≈ €230HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Red and white chalk on paper - half portrait of an Army by William Rothenstein, drawing, sold Feb 2023
    Red and white chalk on paper - half portrait of an Army
    Drawing
    41 x 30cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 88a
    £100≈ $120≈ €112HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  5. Red and white chalk on paper - half portrait of an Army by William Rothenstein, drawing, offered Jan 2023
    Red and white chalk on paper - half portrait of an Army
    Drawing
    41 x 30cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 278
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  6. Sepia chalk by William Rothenstein, 1933, pencil, sold Jan 2021
    Sepia chalk, 1933
    Drawing
    32 x 21cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 518
    £160≈ $217≈ €180HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  7. Studies of a young lady, inscribed and dated 1933, 26 x 20cm by William Rothenstein, 1933, pencil, sold Jan 2021
    Studies of a young lady, inscribed and dated 1933, 26 x 20cm, 1933
    Drawing
    26 x 20cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 694
    £110≈ $150≈ €122HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  8. Sepia chalk by William Rothenstein, 1933, pencil, offered Jan 2021
    Sepia chalk, 1933
    Drawing
    32 x 21cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 693
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  9. And Michael Rothenstein by William Rothenstein, pencil, sold Dec 2020
    And Michael Rothenstein
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 480
    £440≈ $585≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Gorringe's ↗
  10. Portrait of the poet Gordon Bottomley Signed with initials by William Rothenstein, 1916, Pencil on buff textured paper, sold Jun 2018
    Portrait of the poet Gordon Bottomley Signed with initials, 1916
    Drawing · Paper
    29.5 x 21.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 244
  11. Untitled by William Rothenstein, pencil and chalk, sold Mar 2018
    Untitled
    Drawing
    35 x 22cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 105
    £400≈ $557≈ €449HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  12. Untitled by William Rothenstein, 1913, pencil, sold Jan 2018
    Untitled, 1913
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 457
    £120≈ $163≈ €136HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Gorringe's ↗
  13. Untitled by William Rothenstein, 1911, pencil, sold Jan 2018
    Untitled, 1911
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 456
    £95≈ $129≈ €107HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Gorringe's ↗
  14. Portrait of a solider by William Rothenstein, pencil, on paper squared for transfer, sold Dec 2014
    Portrait of a solider
    Drawing · Paper
    52 x 25cm (20 1/2 x 9 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 272
    £475≈ $745≈ €604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Self portraits, inscribed, 13 x 9in and 9 x 2.5in by William Rothenstein, pencil and crayon, offered Mar 2013
    Self portraits, inscribed, 13 x 9in and 9 x 2.5in
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1934
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–400View at Gorringe's ↗
  16. Girl in Paris by William Rothenstein, crayon and white chalk,, sold Aug 2012
    Girl in Paris
    Drawing
    18 x 18cm (7 1/16 x 7 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    £563≈ $889≈ €714Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Bonhams ↗
  17. Japanese Dress by William Rothenstein, 1890, pencil and white chalk on brown paper,, sold Aug 2012
    Japanese Dress, 1890
    Drawing · Paper
    34 x 20cm (13 3/8 x 7 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    £150≈ $237≈ €190Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Bonhams ↗
  18. Sketch of two gentlemen (damaged) by William Rothenstein, pencil, sold Mar 2012
    Sketch of two gentlemen (damaged)
    Drawing
    44 x 27 cm. (17 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 204
    £100≈ $159≈ €119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50–80View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Sketch of two gentlemen (damaged) by William Rothenstein, pencil, offered Feb 2012
    Sketch of two gentlemen (damaged)
    Drawing
    44 x 27 cm. (17 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–80View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Portrait of Sir Roger Casement, bust length by William Rothenstein, Red and pale ochre chalks on tinted paper, sold Sep 2011
    Portrait of Sir Roger Casement, bust length
    Drawing · Paper
    24 x 16.5cm.
    Bonhams · · Lot 150
    £625≈ $1,005≈ €713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about William Rothenstein drawings

How much is a William Rothenstein drawing worth?

William Rothenstein drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $120 and $1,005, with a median of $249; half of the 15 priced sales were between $161 and $708. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Rothenstein drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,005 for “Portrait of Sir Roger Casement, bust length”, sold at Bonhams in September 2011.

How much do William Rothenstein drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $249 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2011–2025) the median is $249.

How often do William Rothenstein drawings sell at auction?

75% of the 20 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Rothenstein drawings sold?

Most of the 20 recorded results come from Gorringe's (8), Bonhams (6), Rogers Jones & Co (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Rothenstein drawing?

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