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# Arthur Ransome

Arthur Ransome is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,381.

A work by Arthur Ransome sold in 2015 for $3,296, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Ransome work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Ransome work is $2,381.

The median Arthur Ransome work on paper sells for $2,930 across 13 lots.

The median Arthur Ransome photograph sells for $1,740 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,930 | $17,397 | 81.3% | 2015-03-18 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,740 | $7,691 | 84.6% | 2015-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,691 | $17,397 | — | 2015-03-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,397 |
| Photography | 2015 | $7,691 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,691 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,860 |

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 Arthur Ransome worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Ransome work is $2,381. The median Arthur Ransome work on paper sells for $2,930 across 13 lots. The median Arthur Ransome photograph sells for $1,740 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Ransome work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Ransome work on paper is $2,930.

### What is Arthur Ransome's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Ransome work on paper is $17,397.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Ransome photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Ransome photograph is $1,740.

### What is Arthur Ransome's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Ransome photograph is $7,691.

### What is Arthur Ransome's auction record?

Arthur Ransome's auction record is $17,397, set in 2015.

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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, “Arthur Ransome auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arthur-ransome (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.