David Rankin (b. 1946)
What is David Rankin’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for David Rankin at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $164 including buyer’s premium (middle half $86–$355, n=48). The auction record is $36,741 for Ridge-Mungo (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge-Mungo, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $36,741 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 2 | Ridge - Longshelf, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $18,371 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 3 | Umber Landscape, 1981 | Oil on linen | $3,171 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $3,132 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1946 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,856 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | Abstract, 1969 | Acrylic on board | $2,076 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Blazing Ladders IV & V, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,946 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Jerusalem Morning (diptych), 1999 | Oil on linen | $1,625 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Dona Nobis Pacem, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,192 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Blazing Ladder III, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,126 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $342 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $178 |
| Prints | 21 | $68 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,011 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $252 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $122 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
David Rankin is an Australia artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $333. 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 David Rankin sold in 2026 for $671, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Rankin on OpeningBid →What is a David Rankin work worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rankin work is $333.
The median David Rankin painting sells for $792 across 66 lots.
The median David Rankin print sells for $107 across 41 lots.
The median David Rankin work on paper sells for $542 across 21 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) David Rankin paintings typically sell for $1,410–$3,161 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David Rankin paintings typically sell for $163–$818 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 59 | $107† | $898† | 69.5% | 2026-07-29 |
| Paintings | 107 | $792†‡ | $36,741 | 61.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $542† | $3,175† | 87.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $4,011† | $36,741 | — | 2020-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Rankin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $107 with 69.5% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $792, record $36,741. A typical David Rankin painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $4,011.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $39–$105† | $63† | $212 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $92–$329† | $162† | $697† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $163–$367† | $249† | $538† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $163–$818†‡ | $553†‡ | $2,856 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $1,410–$3,161† | $2,120† | $36,741 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $163–$357† | $210† | $695† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $567–$849† | $755† | $3,175† |
† 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 | 2003 | $36,741 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $18,371 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,175† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $898† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $697† |
† 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 David Rankin worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rankin work is $333. The median David Rankin painting sells for $792 across 66 lots. The median David Rankin print sells for $107 across 41 lots. The median David Rankin work on paper sells for $542 across 21 lots. Large (over 120 cm) David Rankin paintings typically sell for $1,410–$3,161 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Rankin paintings typically sell for $163–$818 (the middle half of 25 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 David Rankin painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Rankin painting is $792. 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 David Rankin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Rankin painting is $36,741.
What is the average price of a David Rankin print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Rankin print is $107. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Rankin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Rankin print is $898. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $898 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a David Rankin work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Rankin work on paper is $542. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Rankin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Rankin work on paper is $3,175. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,175 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large David Rankin painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Rankin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,120, 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 David Rankin painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Rankin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $553, 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 David Rankin's auction record?
David Rankin's auction record is $36,741, set in 2003.
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