Bob Rankin
Bob Rankin is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $310. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bob Rankin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bob Rankin on OpeningBid →What is a Bob Rankin work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Rankin work is $310.
The median Bob Rankin painting sells for $310 across 63 lots.
The median Bob Rankin work on paper sells for $242 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Bob Rankin paintings typically sell for $305–$675 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bob Rankin paintings typically sell for $100–$308 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $310† | $2,200† | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $242† | $325† | — | 2024-02-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,100† | $4,100† | — | 2025-07-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $56–$444† | $288† | $800† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $100–$308† | $175† | $1,100† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $305–$675† | $450† | $2,200† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,200† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $325† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $275† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bob Rankin worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Rankin work is $310. The median Bob Rankin painting sells for $310 across 63 lots. The median Bob Rankin work on paper sells for $242 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bob Rankin paintings typically sell for $305–$675 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bob Rankin paintings typically sell for $100–$308 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bob Rankin painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob Rankin painting is $310. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bob Rankin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob Rankin painting is $2,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Bob Rankin painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bob Rankin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $450, 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 Bob Rankin painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bob Rankin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bob Rankin's auction record?
Bob Rankin's auction record is $4,100, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,100 (buyer's premium not included).
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