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# William Bruce Ellis Ranken (1881–1941)

William Bruce Ellis Ranken is a British (modern) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,178. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Bruce Ellis Ranken sold in 2026 for $4,301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Bruce Ellis Ranken work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bruce Ellis Ranken work is $1,178.

The median William Bruce Ellis Ranken work on paper sells for $1,993 across 3 lots.

The median William Bruce Ellis Ranken painting sells for $2,739 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,739‡ | $4,301 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,993‡ | $2,418 | — | 2021-03-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,301 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,993‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,178‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 William Bruce Ellis Ranken worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bruce Ellis Ranken work is $1,178. The median William Bruce Ellis Ranken work on paper sells for $1,993 across 3 lots. The median William Bruce Ellis Ranken painting sells for $2,739 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Bruce Ellis Ranken's auction record?

William Bruce Ellis Ranken's auction record is $4,301, set in 2026.

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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.