Basel Rantji (1936–1999)
Basel Rantji is an Australian (Aboriginal) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $203. 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 Basel Rantji sold in 2026 for $398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Basel Rantji on OpeningBid →What is a Basel Rantji work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basel Rantji work is $203.
The median Basel Rantji work on paper sells for $246 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $246†‡ | $398 | 81.8% | 2026-08-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $160–$246† | $214† | $295 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $398 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $295 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basel Rantji worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basel Rantji work is $203. The median Basel Rantji work on paper sells for $246 across 9 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 Basel Rantji work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basel Rantji work on paper is $246. 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 Basel Rantji's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basel Rantji work on paper is $398.
What is Basel Rantji's auction record?
Basel Rantji's auction record is $398, set in 2026.
See the full Basel Rantji record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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