William Tylee Ranney (1813–1857)
William Tylee Ranney is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Tylee Ranney sold in 2025 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tylee Ranney work is $12,600.
The median William Tylee Ranney painting sells for $65,000 across 3 lots.
The median William Tylee Ranney print sells for $1,538 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,538† | $1,700† | — | 2017-12-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $65,000† | $101,600 | 75% | 2025-12-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Tylee Ranney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,538. Paintings (4 lots) median $65,000, record $101,600. A typical William Tylee Ranney painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $101,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $65,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,700† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Tylee Ranney worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tylee Ranney work is $12,600. The median William Tylee Ranney painting sells for $65,000 across 3 lots. The median William Tylee Ranney print sells for $1,538 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Tylee Ranney's auction record?
William Tylee Ranney's auction record is $662,500, set in 2008.
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