Richard Ranft (1862–1931)
Richard Ranft is a Swiss artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $800. 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 2016 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Ranft on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Ranft work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ranft work is $800.
The median Richard Ranft print sells for $800 across 15 lots.
The median Richard Ranft work on paper sells for $415 across 1 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 | 22 | $800†‡ | $1,324† | 68.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $415† | $415† | — | 2019-09-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $450–$1,098†‡ | $946†‡ | $1,324† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,324† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $415† |
† 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 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ranft work is $800. The median Richard Ranft print sells for $800 across 15 lots. The median Richard Ranft work on paper sells for $415 across 1 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 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ranft print is $800. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ranft print is $1,324. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,324 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Richard Ranft print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Ranft print (small (under 50 cm)) is $946, 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 Richard Ranft's auction record?
Richard Ranft's auction record is $2,500, set in 2016.
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