> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ronald · updated 2026-11-02

# William Ronald (1926–2026)

## What is William Ronald’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 241 auction results for William Ronald at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,177 including buyer’s premium (middle half $531–$2,963, n=11). The auction record is $62,500 for September (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September, 1961 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | THE WAY, 1961 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘61 | $23,897 | Waddingtons | May 2014 |
| 3 | Seventy-Seven, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $21,760 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | REGGIE JACKSON, 11/78 | Oil on canvas titled and dated on the reverse 20 ins | $16,079 | Waddingtons | May 2012 |
| 5 | BLUES IN THE NIGHT, 1994 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘94 44 ins x 53 ins | $15,952 | Waddingtons | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | The Judge, 1958 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $12,050 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | THE MIRACULOUS MANDARIN, 1978 | Oil on canvas signed and dated /78 20 ins x 20 ins | $10,911 | Waddingtons | May 2012 |
| 8 | April's Breath, 1994 | Oil on canvas signed and dated '94 60 ins x 60 ins | $7,525 | Waddingtons | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | HODGSON’S GNOSIS, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas signed and dated ‘86 | $7,135 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 10 | NUDE, 1950 | Oil on masonite signed and dated ‘50 24.5 ins x 18.5 | $7,135 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $1,678 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $650 |
| Prints | 5 | $329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $893 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $508 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 241 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Ronald is a Canadian artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $856. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Ronald sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Ronald work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Ronald work worth?

Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ronald work is $856.

The median William Ronald painting sells for $1,678 across 157 lots.

The median William Ronald work on paper sells for $650 across 61 lots.

The median William Ronald print sells for $329 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Ronald paintings typically sell for $458–$662 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $329 | $738 | — | 2021-03-18 |
| Paintings | 159 | $1,678‡ | $62,500 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $650‡ | $1,867‡ | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,760 | $62,500 | — | 2026-10-08 |

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

William Ronald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $329. Paintings (159 lots) median $1,678, record $62,500. A typical William Ronald painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $21,760.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $176–$430 | $329 | $738 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $458–$662‡ | $541‡ | $3,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,726–$7,135 | $3,824 | $16,079 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $5,292–$17,404‡ | $10,366‡ | $62,500 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $313–$482 | $360 | $582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $640–$912‡ | $845‡ | $12,271 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $23,897 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,867‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $738 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $430 |

‡ 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 Ronald worth?

Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ronald work is $856. The median William Ronald painting sells for $1,678 across 157 lots. The median William Ronald work on paper sells for $650 across 61 lots. The median William Ronald print sells for $329 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Ronald paintings typically sell for $458–$662 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Ronald painting?

Based on 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ronald painting is $1,678. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Ronald's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ronald painting is $62,500.

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

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ronald work on paper is $650. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ronald work on paper is $1,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a William Ronald print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ronald print is $329.

### What is William Ronald's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ronald print is $738.

### What is the average price of a small William Ronald painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Ronald painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Ronald work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Ronald's auction record is $62,500, set in 2018.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Ronald auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-ronald (updated 2026-11-02).

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.