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# Bruce Crane (1857–1937)

Bruce Crane is an American artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,105. 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 Bruce Crane sold in 2026 for $4,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Crane work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Crane work is $3,105.

The median Bruce Crane painting sells for $2,995 across 78 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Crane paintings typically sell for $2,291–$7,555 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Crane paintings typically sell for $1,250–$3,139 (the middle half of 31 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 | 87 | $2,995†‡ | $51,400 | 89.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,315 | $51,400 | — | 2008-03-07 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,250–$3,139†‡ | $2,176†‡ | $8,813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $2,291–$7,555†‡ | $4,278†‡ | $51,400 |

† 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 | 2008 | $51,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $22,800 |

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 Bruce Crane worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Crane work is $3,105. The median Bruce Crane painting sells for $2,995 across 78 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Crane paintings typically sell for $2,291–$7,555 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Crane paintings typically sell for $1,250–$3,139 (the middle half of 31 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 Bruce Crane painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Crane painting is $2,995. 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 Bruce Crane's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Crane painting is $51,400.

### What is the average price of a medium Bruce Crane painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce Crane painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,278, 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 the average price of a small Bruce Crane painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bruce Crane painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,176, 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 Bruce Crane's auction record?

Bruce Crane's auction record is $51,400, set in 2008.

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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, “Bruce Crane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-crane (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.