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# David Rankin (b. 1946)

## What is David Rankin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for David Rankin at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $163 including buyer’s premium (middle half $85–$367, n=47). The auction record is $36,741 for Ridge-Mungo (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | Abstract, 1969 | Acrylic on board | $2,076 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2016 |
| 6 | Blazing Ladders IV & V, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,946 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Jerusalem Morning (diptych), 1999 | Oil on linen | $1,625 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Dona Nobis Pacem, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,192 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Blazing Ladder III, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,126 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Passage and Support 2 | Oil on canvas | $962 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $342 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $178 |
| Prints | 21 | $68 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,011 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $122 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Rankin is an Australia artist with 226 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.

## What is a David Rankin work worth?

Across 142 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a David Rankin worth?

Across 142 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Rankin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-rankin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.