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# 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.

**2 Tristram James Ellis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tristram James Ellis work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.