Allan Ramsay (1713–1784)
Allan Ramsay is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $11,718. 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 Allan Ramsay is recorded as sold in 2025 for $29,074; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Ramsay work is $11,718.
The median Allan Ramsay painting sells for $13,341 across 42 lots.
The median Allan Ramsay sculpture sells for $97,598 across 1 lots.
The median Allan Ramsay work on paper sells for $1,159 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Allan Ramsay paintings typically sell for $4,348–$27,248 (the middle half of 32 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 | 49 | $13,341†‡ | $172,387 | 85.7% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,159‡ | $1,159‡ | — | 2015-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $97,598 | $97,598 | — | 2023-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $172,387 | $225,000 | — | 2023-12-07 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $4,348–$27,248†‡ | $11,708†‡ | $172,387 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $18,355–$21,343†‡ | $19,419†‡ | $38,480 |
† 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 | 2022 | $172,387 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $97,598 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $81,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,159‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Allan Ramsay worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Ramsay work is $11,718. The median Allan Ramsay painting sells for $13,341 across 42 lots. The median Allan Ramsay sculpture sells for $97,598 across 1 lots. The median Allan Ramsay work on paper sells for $1,159 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Allan Ramsay paintings typically sell for $4,348–$27,248 (the middle half of 32 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 Allan Ramsay painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan Ramsay painting is $13,341. 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 Allan Ramsay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan Ramsay painting is $172,387.
What is the average price of a medium Allan Ramsay painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Allan Ramsay painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,708, 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 Allan Ramsay's auction record?
Allan Ramsay's auction record is $225,000, set in 2020.
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