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# William Ratcliffe (1870–1955)

William Ratcliffe is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,129. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Ratcliffe sold in 2020 for $3,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ratcliffe work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ratcliffe work is $3,129.

The median William Ratcliffe work on paper sells for $3,129 across 8 lots.

The median William Ratcliffe painting sells for $7,347 across 4 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 | 4 | $7,347 | $28,789 | — | 2019-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,129 | $4,473 | 72.7% | 2020-12-15 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,105–$4,443 | $3,786 | $4,473 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $28,789 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,473 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,443 |

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 Ratcliffe worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ratcliffe work is $3,129. The median William Ratcliffe work on paper sells for $3,129 across 8 lots. The median William Ratcliffe painting sells for $7,347 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Ratcliffe work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ratcliffe work on paper is $3,129.

### What is William Ratcliffe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ratcliffe work on paper is $4,473.

### What is William Ratcliffe's auction record?

William Ratcliffe's auction record is $28,789, set in 2019.

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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, “William Ratcliffe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ratcliffe (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.