> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ted-ellis · updated 2026-11-01

# Ted Ellis (b. 1963)

Ted Ellis is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $512. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ted Ellis sold in 2023 for $544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ted Ellis work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ted Ellis work is $512.

The median Ted Ellis painting sells for $512 across 19 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $512† | $1,647 | 82.6% | 2023-01-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $370–$605† | $512† | $1,037 |

† 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 | $1,647 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,037 |

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 Ted Ellis worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ted Ellis work is $512. The median Ted Ellis painting sells for $512 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ted Ellis painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ted Ellis painting is $512. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ted Ellis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ted Ellis painting is $1,647.

### What is the average price of a small Ted Ellis painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ted Ellis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ted Ellis's auction record?

Ted Ellis's auction record is $1,647, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ted Ellis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ted-ellis (updated 2026-11-01).

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.