Tristram James Ellis (1844–1922)
Tristram James Ellis is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,040. 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 Tristram James Ellis sold in 2025 for $2,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tristram James Ellis work is $1,040.
The median Tristram James Ellis work on paper sells for $705 across 19 lots.
The median Tristram James Ellis painting sells for $5,325 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,325 | $5,325 | — | 2024-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $705†‡ | $35,910 | 82.6% | 2025-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $244–$3,108†‡ | $705†‡ | $35,910 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $35,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $25,729 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,325 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tristram James Ellis worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tristram James Ellis work is $1,040. The median Tristram James Ellis work on paper sells for $705 across 19 lots. The median Tristram James Ellis painting sells for $5,325 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 Tristram James Ellis work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tristram James Ellis work on paper is $705. 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 Tristram James Ellis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tristram James Ellis work on paper is $35,910.
What is the average price of a small Tristram James Ellis work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tristram James Ellis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $705, 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 Tristram James Ellis's auction record?
Tristram James Ellis's auction record is $35,910, set in 2007.
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