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# 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.

## What is a William Tylee Ranney work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.