Paul Elie Ranson (1861–1909)
Paul Elie Ranson is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,240. 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 Paul Elie Ranson sold in 2023 for $26,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Elie Ranson work is $13,240.
The median Paul Elie Ranson work on paper sells for $15,512 across 9 lots.
The median Paul Elie Ranson painting sells for $17,587 across 9 lots.
The median Paul Elie Ranson print sells for $1,677 across 7 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 | 10 | $1,677‡ | $22,448 | 70% | 2023-10-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $17,587‡ | $240,793 | 81.8% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $15,512 | $148,839 | 75% | 2023-10-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Elie Ranson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,677 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $17,587, record $240,793. A typical Paul Elie Ranson painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $643–$8,434‡ | $1,677‡ | $22,448 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,996–$29,158‡ | $15,261‡ | $240,793 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $8,934–$31,968 | $17,482 | $148,839 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $240,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $148,839 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $83,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $37,246 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $22,448 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $13,345 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Elie Ranson worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Elie Ranson work is $13,240. The median Paul Elie Ranson work on paper sells for $15,512 across 9 lots. The median Paul Elie Ranson painting sells for $17,587 across 9 lots. The median Paul Elie Ranson print sells for $1,677 across 7 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 Paul Elie Ranson work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Elie Ranson work on paper is $15,512.
What is Paul Elie Ranson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Elie Ranson work on paper is $148,839.
What is the average price of a Paul Elie Ranson painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Elie Ranson painting is $17,587. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Elie Ranson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Elie Ranson painting is $240,793.
What is Paul Elie Ranson's auction record?
Paul Elie Ranson's auction record is $240,793, set in 2016.
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