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

# Ric Elliot (1933–1995)

## What is Ric Elliot’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Ric Elliot at 3 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $603 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$805, n=16). The auction record is $2,477 for Vanishing Era, Woollahra (2022, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanishing Era, Woollahra | Oil on canvas laid on board | $2,477 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach | Oil on board | $2,281 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Mosman Bay | Oil on board | $2,107 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Arrest of Bushranger Jack Bradshaw | Oil | $1,837 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Sydney Harbour Scene | Oil on board | $1,305 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | The opal miners reunion, the Ridge, 1988 | Oil on board | $1,073 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Country Scene | Oil on board | $806 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Miners of Lightning Ridge | Oil on board | $805 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Clancy of the Overflow, 1995 | Oil on board | $796 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Locals at the Capertree Pub | Oil on board | $770 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $560 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $594 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $538 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ric Elliot is an Australia artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $524. 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 Ric Elliot sold in 2026 for $805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ric Elliot work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ric Elliot work is $524.

The median Ric Elliot painting sells for $529 across 78 lots.

The median Ric Elliot work on paper sells for $16 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ric Elliot paintings typically sell for $223–$580 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ric Elliot paintings typically sell for $486–$1,073 (the middle half of 37 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 | 93 | $529† | $2,477 | 83.9% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16† | $16† | — | 2017-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,107† | $2,477 | — | 2024-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $223–$580† | $336† | $2,477 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $486–$1,073† | $700† | $2,281 |

† 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 | 2022 | $2,477 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,281 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $16† |

† 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 Ric Elliot worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ric Elliot work is $524. The median Ric Elliot painting sells for $529 across 78 lots. The median Ric Elliot work on paper sells for $16 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ric Elliot paintings typically sell for $223–$580 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ric Elliot paintings typically sell for $486–$1,073 (the middle half of 37 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 Ric Elliot painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ric Elliot painting is $529. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ric Elliot's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ric Elliot painting is $2,477.

### What is the average price of a small Ric Elliot painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ric Elliot painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $336, 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 Ric Elliot painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ric Elliot painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ric Elliot's auction record?

Ric Elliot's auction record is $2,477, set in 2022.

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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, “Ric Elliot auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ric-elliot (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.