Richard Ranft (1862–1931)
Richard Ranft is a Swiss artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $449. 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 Richard Ranft sold in 2026 for $2,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ranft work is $449.
The median Richard Ranft print sells for $449 across 26 lots.
The median Richard Ranft work on paper sells for $450 across 8 lots.
The median Richard Ranft painting sells for $791 across 2 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 | 37 | $449† | $1,328 | 70.3% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $791† | $1,341 | 50% | 2012-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $450†‡ | $2,081 | 72.7% | 2026-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,757 | $2,081 | — | 2026-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Ranft's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $449 with 70.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $791, record $1,341. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,757.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $227–$756† | $428† | $1,328 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $261–$997 | $697 | $1,124 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,081 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,757 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,341 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,328 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,187 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $241† |
† 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 Richard Ranft worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ranft work is $449. The median Richard Ranft print sells for $449 across 26 lots. The median Richard Ranft work on paper sells for $450 across 8 lots. The median Richard Ranft painting sells for $791 across 2 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 Richard Ranft print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ranft print is $449. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Ranft's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ranft print is $1,328.
What is the average price of a Richard Ranft work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ranft work on paper is $450. 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 Richard Ranft's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ranft work on paper is $2,081.
What is the average price of a small Richard Ranft print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Ranft print (small (under 50 cm)) is $428, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Ranft's auction record?
Richard Ranft's auction record is $2,081, set in 2026.
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