> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-rankin · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bob Rankin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-rankin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.