> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ronald-rca-canadian · updated 2026-11-01

# William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian (1926–1998)

## What is William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $494–$784, n=5). The auction record is $3,282 for OPUS NO. 3 (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPUS NO. 3, 1963 | Oil on canvas signed, titled, dated "63", and inscrib | $3,282 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1987 | MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS | $2,161 | Waddingtons | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1992 | Acrylic on panel signed and dated "92" lower left | $784 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1967 | Acrylic on paper signed and dated "67" lower left 17.625 | $724 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1993 | Acrylic on paper signed and dated "93" lower left | $600 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | DAWN PATROL, 1992 | OIL ON CANVAS | $576 | Waddingtons | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1993 | Mixed media on paper signed and dated "'93" lower left sight | $501 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | TURKEY RIDING A BIKE, 1994 | Colour markers on paper | $494 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1995 | WATERCOLOUR | $456 | Waddingtons | Apr 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT SKETCH), 1982 | Ink on paper signed and dated lower left 4 x 5.4 in — | $367 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $754 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $662 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $576.

A work by William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian sold in 2026 for $784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian work is $576.

The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian work on paper sells for $475 across 8 lots.

The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian painting sells for $754 across 7 lots.

The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian print sells for $136 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $136 | $136 | — | 2024-06-20 |
| Paintings | 7 | $754 | $3,282 | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $475 | $501 | — | 2025-09-25 |

William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $136. Paintings (7 lots) median $754, record $3,282. A typical William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $724–$2,161 | $784 | $3,282 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,282 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,161 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $501 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $494 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $136 |

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 Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian work is $576. The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian work on paper sells for $475 across 8 lots. The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian painting sells for $754 across 7 lots. The median William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian print sells for $136 across 4 lots.

### What is William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian's auction record?

William Ronald, R.C.A, Canadian's auction record is $3,282, 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.

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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.