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

# Ellis Rowan (1848–1922)

## What is Ellis Rowan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Ellis Rowan at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $625–$3,298, n=8). The auction record is $91,234 for DECORATED PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM (2013, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DECORATED PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, c.1882 | Containing 40 watercolour illustrations | $91,234 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | FLOWERING FARADAYA SPLENDIDA WITH BUTTERFLY, 1889 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $19,814 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | SYZYGIUM SP. | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $13,948 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | GOLDENROD AND GRASSES | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $13,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | SYZYGIUM SP. | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $13,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | LANCE-LEAVED SAGITTARIA (SAGITTÀRIA LANCIFÒLIA) | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $12,359 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | LANCE-LEAVED SAGITTARIA (SAGITTÀRIA LANCIFÒLIA) | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $12,061 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | SUNFLOWER DAISY (WEDELIA ASPERRIMA) | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $9,710 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | SMOOTH UPLAND SUMAC (RHÚS GLÀBRA) | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $9,476 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | SUNFLOWER DAISY (WEDELIA ASPERRIMA) | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $9,476 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,307 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $6,279 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,839 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ellis Rowan is an Australia artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,019. 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 Ellis Rowan sold in 2026 for $5,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellis Rowan work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Rowan work is $3,019.

The median Ellis Rowan work on paper sells for $3,002 across 64 lots.

The median Ellis Rowan painting sells for $10,906 across 6 lots.

The median Ellis Rowan print sells for $75 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ellis Rowan work on papers typically sell for $2,433–$7,472 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ellis Rowan work on papers typically sell for $774–$2,619 (the middle half of 24 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 | 5 | $75† | $212 | 80% | 2025-07-30 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,906†‡ | $76,441† | 60% | 2020-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $3,002†‡ | $19,814 | 79% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $91,234 | $91,234 | — | 2013-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,814†‡ | $91,234 | — | 2019-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ellis Rowan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $75 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,906, record $76,441. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $76,441 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ellis Rowan painting sells for around 145× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $19,814.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,600–$13,784‡ | $8,028‡ | $13,948 |

‡ 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) | 24 | $774–$2,619†‡ | $1,140†‡ | $5,755 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $2,433–$7,472†‡ | $4,759†‡ | $19,814 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $91,234 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $76,441† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $19,814 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,216‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,948 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $108† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ellis Rowan worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Rowan work is $3,019. The median Ellis Rowan work on paper sells for $3,002 across 64 lots. The median Ellis Rowan painting sells for $10,906 across 6 lots. The median Ellis Rowan print sells for $75 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ellis Rowan work on papers typically sell for $2,433–$7,472 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ellis Rowan work on papers typically sell for $774–$2,619 (the middle half of 24 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 Ellis Rowan work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellis Rowan work on paper is $3,002. 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 Ellis Rowan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellis Rowan work on paper is $19,814.

### What is the average price of a medium Ellis Rowan work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ellis Rowan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,759, 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 Ellis Rowan work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellis Rowan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,140, 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 Ellis Rowan's auction record?

Ellis Rowan's auction record is $91,234, set in 2013.

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

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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.