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# TOLLER CRANSTON (1949–2015)

## What is TOLLER CRANSTON’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for TOLLER CRANSTON at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $410–$2,125, n=12). The auction record is $4,679 for THE BRIDE WHO FLEW AWAY (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BRIDE WHO FLEW AWAY, 2007 | OIL ON CANVAS | $4,679 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | THE LOST PARTNER, 2011 | OIL ON CANVAS | $3,050 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (STILL LIFE - GREEN VASE), 2005 | OIL ON CANVAS | $2,532 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (DANCER IN COSTUME), 1989 | GOUACHE ON PAPER | $2,035 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (STILL LIFE - TRIANGULAR DECORATED BASE), 2005 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,990 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (THE COSTUME BALL), 1985 | GOUACHE | $1,704 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (THE VOYAGE), 2004 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,662 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | BOARDROOM MEETING, 1993 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,633 | Waddingtons | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (STILL LIFE - RED DISH), 2005 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,447 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (STILL LIFE - PINK BOWL), 2005 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,357 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,647 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $271 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,447 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $443 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


TOLLER CRANSTON is a Canadian artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $931.

A work by TOLLER CRANSTON sold in 2025 for $1,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a TOLLER CRANSTON work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TOLLER CRANSTON work is $931.

The median TOLLER CRANSTON work on paper sells for $276 across 39 lots.

The median TOLLER CRANSTON painting sells for $1,647 across 19 lots.

The median TOLLER CRANSTON print sells for $130 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $130 | $156 | — | 2024-09-12 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,647 | $4,679 | — | 2025-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $276 | $2,035 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-07-18 |

TOLLER CRANSTON's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $130. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,647, record $4,679. A typical TOLLER CRANSTON painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,501–$2,397 | $1,826 | $3,050 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $268–$1,405 | $391 | $2,035 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,679 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,035 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,704 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $103 |

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 TOLLER CRANSTON worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TOLLER CRANSTON work is $931. The median TOLLER CRANSTON work on paper sells for $276 across 39 lots. The median TOLLER CRANSTON painting sells for $1,647 across 19 lots. The median TOLLER CRANSTON print sells for $130 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a TOLLER CRANSTON work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TOLLER CRANSTON work on paper is $276.

### What is TOLLER CRANSTON's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a TOLLER CRANSTON work on paper is $2,035.

### What is the average price of a TOLLER CRANSTON painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TOLLER CRANSTON painting is $1,647.

### What is TOLLER CRANSTON's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a TOLLER CRANSTON painting is $4,679.

### What is TOLLER CRANSTON's auction record?

TOLLER CRANSTON's auction record is $4,679, set in 2025.

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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, “TOLLER CRANSTON auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/toller-cranston-2 (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.