William Ranney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Ranney Art Value Price Guide

May. 28, 2023
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) 19th C. Engraving Hand Colored The Trappers Last Shot
Est: $400 - $600
The Trappers Last Shot. Approx. 20 x 24 in. (sight). 22 1/2 x 28 5/8 in. Discoloration from previous mat. Repaired tear right edge. Provenance: David Howard Fine Art, Mill Valley, CA
Hughes Auctions
Jan. 28, 2023
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY, OIL PORTRAIT OF CLARISSA RANNEY
Est: $1,200 - $1,400
William Tylee Ranney (American, 1813-1857), oil on canvas portrait depicting the artist's sister Clarissa Ranney Baldwin (1809-1886) or mother, Clarissa Gaylord Ranney (1789-1863). The bust length portrait depicts the subject with brunette curls, wearing a white lace bonnet and collar and a black dress. Unsigned. Stained wood frame with gilt sight edge. Canvas 25 1/4"H x 20"W. Frame 32"H x 27" W. Biography: William Tylee Ranney, is best remembered for his paintings depicting the American West and the opening of the American frontier, as well as sporting art and portraiture. Born in Connecticut, he was apprenticed to a tinsmith in Fayetteville, North Carolina after his sea-captain father was lost at sea. He joined the Texas army in 1836 to fight for independence against Mexico, but in 1838 returned to the Northeast, where he exhibited for the first time at the National Academy of Design. He traveled back and forth between North Carolina and New York for a time and advertised himself as a portrait painter in 1843. [The portrait being offered in this auction may date from about this time]. By 1853 Ranney had built a studio in Hoboken, NJ and was producing paintings depicting the opening of the American frontier. His successful career was cut short in 1857 when he died of consumption. Source: Peggy and Harold Samuels, "Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West."
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 21, 2022
RANNEY, William Tylee (1813-1857). The Trappers Last Shot. From the Original Painting Distributed by the Western Art Union in 1850. Cincinnati: Neale, 1850.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
RANNEY, William Tylee (1813-1857). The Trappers Last Shot. From the Original Painting Distributed by the Western Art Union in 1850. Cincinnati: Neale, 1850. Steel engraving, 577 x 756 mm sheet. Some soiling, a few short tears to blank margin. Provenance: Acquired Dorothy Sloan (11 December 2009, Sale 22, lot 484). FIRST PRINTING of this western print, which was later followed by a Currier & Ives knock-off. The original painting from which the print was made was included in the exhibit "Forging an American Identity: The Art of William Ranney" at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (13 May 2006-14 August 2006). "This is an engraved reproduction of Ranney's famous oil painting...by the same title that was based on a sketch made by the artist while he served in the Army of the Republic of Texas.... It is a scene, probably inspired by the story of mountain man Joe Meek, who used his last shot to defend himself against attacking Indians" (Kelsey, Engraved Prints of Texas, 1554-1900, p.74). Property from the Collection of Dr. Brant Mittler
Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
After William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Two Works: Daniel Boone's First View of Kentucky and The Trapper's Last Shot, 1850
Est: $500 - $800
After William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Two Works: Daniel Boone's First View of Kentucky and The Trapper's Last Shot, 1850 Comprising Daniel Boone's First View of Kentucky, etched by Alfred Jones, printed by William Tylee Ranney, 1850, colored etching; and The Trapper's Last Shot (From the Original Painting Distributed by the Western Art Union in 1850), engraved by T.D. Booth, Cincinnati, Ohio, printed by R. Neale, steel engraving; both matted and framed. (8 1/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. (Daniel Boone, sight), 24 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in. (Trapper, sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Condition report: 15 1/4 in. x 14 3/4 in. (Daniel Boone, frame), 32 in. x 26 in. (Trapper, frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Group of Four Figural Works
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Group of Four Figural Works Comprising George Washington Conversing with a Woman, initialed, "W.T.R.," l.r., pencil and watercolor on paper; Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia, initialed, "WTR," l.r., pencil on paper; Mexican War Drummer, initialed, "W.T.R.," l.r., pencil on paper; and Profile of a Man Wearing Glasses, initialed, "R," l.r., pencil on paper; all matted and framed. (9 in. x 7 3/4 in. (Washington, sight), 8 1/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. (Franklin), 4 in. x 2 3/4 in. (drummer), 5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. (man with glasses, sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Exhibition History George Washington Conversing with a Woman purchased from W. Graham Arader III, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, also bearing old Claude J. Ranney collection label and Brandywine River Museum exhibition loan label verso, September 7 - November 24, 1991. Condition report: 16 in. x 14 3/4 in. (Washington, frame), 13 3/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. (Franklin, frame), 10 1/4 in. x 9 in. (drummer, frame), 12 in. x 10 in. (man with glasses, frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Five Landscape Scenes
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Five Landscape Scenes Comprising Gathering Chestnuts on the Banks of the Hudson, titled and dated "1840," l.l., initialed and dated, "WTR Oct 15," l.r.; Three Boats on the Beach, initialed, "WTR," l.r.; Fisherman on the Shore, initialed, "WTR," l.r.; Country Bridge Near Middletown, Connecticut, signed, "Ranney," l.r.; and Sketch of a Horse Pulling a Sleigh, initialed, "W.R.," l.r., and retaining old label verso inscribed, "...From Nature/ W. Ranney, 1849," pencil on paper, some heightened with white wash, matted and framed. (10 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. (chestnuts, sight), 8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (boats, sight), 7 in. x 5 1/4 in. (fisherman, sight), 12 1/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (bridge, sight), 12 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. (sleight, sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Exhibition History Four works purchased from W. Graham Arader III, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, two of which are also bearing old Claude J. Ranney collection labels, and all four Bearing Brandywine River Museum exhibition loan label verso, September 7 - November 24, 1991. Condition report: 16 in. x 15 in. (chestnuts, frame), 13 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. (boats, frame), 13 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. (fisherman, frame), 19 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in. (bridge, frame), 19 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in. (sleigh, frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Four Works: Studies of Animals and Hunt Scenes
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Four Works: Studies of Animals and Hunt Scenes Comprising Calling the Hounds, Study of a Hunter with Two Dogs, Study of Two Dogs, and a double-sided work: Study of a Horse and Study of Farmers and Stone Sled, initialed, "WTR," l.r. to front; pencil on paper, some heightened with white wash, all matted and framed. (6 1/4 in. x 4 3/4 in. (Hounds, sight), 9 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. (Hunter with two Dogs), 9 in. x 7 1/2 in. (Two Dogs, sight), 8 3/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (double-sided work, sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Exhibition History Calling the Hounds, purchased from W. Graham Arader III, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, also bearing old Claude J. Ranney collection label and Brandywine River Museum exhibition loan label verso, September 7 - November 24, 1991. Condition report: 13 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. (Calling the Hounds, frame), 16 in. x 14 in. (Study of a Hunter with Two Dogs, frame), 16 in. x 14 in. (Study of Two Dogs), 19 in. x 17 1/2 in. (double-sided work, frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of James Ranney, Son of the Artist
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of James Ranney, Son of the Artist Oil on canvas, framed. (16 1/4 in. x 13 in. (sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Exhibition History Bearing Brandywine River Museum exhibition loan label verso, September 7 - November 24, 1991. Condition report: 22 in. x 18 1/2 in. (frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of Edwin White (1817-1877), circa 1850s
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of Edwin White (1817-1877), circa 1850s Oil on canvas, framed. (16 1/4 in. x 13 in. (sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Exhibition History Bearing Brandywine River Museum exhibition loan label verso, September 7 - November 24, 1991. Condition report: 21 in. x 18 1/2 in. (frame); lined; scattered retouching revealed under UV light: upper left corner, right edge, left edge, lower edge, and some areas to body, among other minor scattered areas; cracquelure commensurate with age; frame is older, and of nice quality, with only very minor losses to gilding commensurate with age
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2021
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of Clarissa Gaylord Ranney, Mother of the Artist
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) Portrait of Clarissa Gaylord Ranney, Mother of the Artist Oil on canvas, framed. (12 in. x 9 in. (sight)) Provenance Property from a Private Collector. Bearing old collection label verso, with family lineage. Condition report: 18 in. x 16 in. (frame); green fluorescence under UV light, with possible later varnish; scattered retouching throughout; retains old labels verso; areas of cracquelure commensurate with age; later frame
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 08, 2019
After William Tylee Ranney THE TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT Hand-colored engraving by T. D. Booth, framed
Est: $600 - $800
After William Tylee Ranney (1813-1857) THE TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT Hand-colored engraving by T. D. Booth, 1855, with good margins, framed. Plate 21 1/2 x 27 inches Sheet 23 1/8 x 29 1/8 inches C Property of a Distinguished New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2019
William Tylee Ranney (1813–1857) Radish Girl oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
William Tylee Ranney (1813–1857) Radish Girl bears inscription 'Ranney 1840' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.) Painted circa 1845.
Christie's
Nov. 10, 2018
William T. Ranney, The Wounded Trooper
Est: $100,000 - $180,000
William T. Ranney (1813 - 1857), The Wounded Trooper
Santa Fe Art Auction
Oct. 06, 2018
After W. Ranney. "The Trapper's Last Shot" drawing
Est: $300 - $500
After William Tylee Ranney (American, 1813-1857). Graphite with ink wash heightened with white, signed and dated "Dove, 1862" on saddle, 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Sep. 22, 2018
att. William Ranney (NY/NJ, 1813-1857), On the Wing
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
oil on canvas, unsigned, a stencil to verso reads "From / A S Robinson's / Looking Glass Portrait / & Picture Frame / Manufactors / 910 Chesnut St. Philada" and "Julius Scholz / No. 115 S. 8th Street / Philada," later frame. SS 31.75 x 45 in.; DOA 35 x 48 in. In addition to the signed copy of On the Wing exhibited at the annual exhibition of the National Academy of Design in 1850, now in a private collection, there are at least three other unsigned copies attributed to Ranney. One of these copies bears the same stencil for the artist supply store of Julius Scholz as exhibited on the present painting. However, that painting does not include the stencil for A. S. Robinson of Philadelphia, a prominent gallery on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. On the Wing was met with much acclaim and was distributed by lottery to John Brodhead of Philadelphia, PA. As Ranney was known to have painted speculatively for art-unions and galleries, it is conceivable that he painted multiple copies of his most well known composition. In 1857 an auction by Thomas & Sons of Philadelphia of the stock of Mr. A. S. Robinson at his store, No. 910 Chestnut Street, included one painting by Mr. Ranney titled Prairie Hunter. The auction catalogue describes the painting as "a fine specimen of an artist who has won fame by his skill in depicting similar scenes." Further support for the attribution is that this painting does not feature the "corrected" ears and addition of the flock of ducks as depicted in the engraving by Charles Burt. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY (School of), American (1813-1857), Hay Making, oil on canvas, unsigned., 22 x 30 inches
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY (School of) American (1813-1857) Hay Making oil on canvas, unsigned. 22 x 30 inches Provenance: A New England Collection.
Shannon's
Apr. 28, 2016
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY (School of), American (1813-1857), "Marion Crossing the Pee Dee", oil on canvas, unsigned., 31 x 46 inches
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY (School of) American (1813-1857) "Marion Crossing the Pee Dee" oil on canvas, unsigned. 31 x 46 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia.
Shannon's
Sep. 13, 2015
T.D. BOOTH: TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT 1850 ENGRAVING
Est: $500 - $1,000
Engraving titled "The Trapper's Last Shot" by T.D. Booth, circa 1850. Based on a painting by the American artist William T. Ranney, who was well-known for his images of Texas pioneers, woodland trappers and rugged landscapes. This engraving was originally offered as a members premium by the Western Art Union in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1850. The item for sale is placed in a wooden frame. There is some mould growth on the lower third of the painting and some marks throughout. In the frame it measures 25.5 by 20.5.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
May. 21, 2015
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY 1813 - 1857 | Waiting for the Ferry
Est: $300,000 - $500,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Aug. 04, 2013
THE TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT AFTER THE PRINT BASED ON A PAINTING BY WILLIAM RANNEY (AMERICAN 1813-1857).
Est: $500 - $800
Oil on canvas, 19 x 25 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
May. 12, 2013
* William Tylee Ranney, (American, 1813-1857), Haying Time, 1856
Est: $200,000 - $400,000
William Tylee Ranney (American, 1813-1857) Haying Time, 1856 oil on canvas signed Wm. Ranney and dated (lower center) 39 x 55 inches.
Hindman
Apr. 22, 2013
William Tylee Ranney American, 1813-1857 Tories with a Prisoner, circa 1857 Oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 17 1/...
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
William Tylee Ranney American, 1813-1857 Tories with a Prisoner, circa 1857 Oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches Provenance: The Ranney Fund Sale, National Academy of Design, 1858, No. 96, as Torries with a Prisoner Mr. Wood Mr. Marshall O. Roberts, New York, circa 1890s Mrs. Marshall O. Roberts, New York Fifth Avenue Galleries, New York, Executors' Sale by order of the late Marshall O. Roberts, 1897 Nicholson Gallery, New York Mr. Claude J. Ranney, Malvern, PA Exhibited: New York, Spanierman Gallery, LLC, Tranquil America: A Century of Painting, 1840-1940, Nov. 4, 2000-Feb. 28, 2001 New York, Spanierman Gallery, LLC, Gallery Selections 2002: American Paintings, 1830-1930, Oct. 4-26, 2002 Cody, WY, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, William Ranney: An American Artist, May 12-Aug. 14, 2006; (traveled to Louisville, KY, Speed Art Museum, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 1, 2007; Fort Worth, TX, Amon Carter Museum, Feb. 10-May 13, 2007; Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Jun. 23-Aug. 26, 2007) New York, Spanierman Gallery, LLC, American Masters 1840-1920, Feb. 14-Mar. 22, 2008 Literature: Francis S. Grubar, William Ranney: Painter of the Early West (New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1962), p. 46 no. 90, as The Tory Escort. Tranquil America: A Century of Painting, 1840-1940, (Spanierman Gallery, LLC: New York, 2000), pl. 17, color illus. Gallery Selections 2002: American Paintings, 1830-1930. New York: Spanierman Gallery, LLC, 2002, color illus., n.p. Linda Bantel and Peter H. Hassrick, The Art of William Ranney with a Catalogue of His Works (Wyoming: Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 2006), pp. 174, color illus. Tories with a Prisoner belongs to a group of about eight paintings of the Revolutionary War period created by Ranney in the 1850s. The three mounted men, Tories loyal to King George III of England, escort a member of the Continental Forces who stands stoically while his weeping wife and child look on. The cruelty of the captors is revealed in their leering expressions and the burning house in the background. Such works, in which historical scenes were treated in a genre format, were intended to make history come alive for general audiences at a time when there was a concern that the stories of the nation's formative years would be forgotten. Tories with a Prisoner was the work of this title in Ranney's memorial exhibition, held at the National Academy of Design in 1858. Although different in format, the image relates to Ranney's The Tory Escort (1857, 36 x 35 inches, private collection), for which it may be a highly finished study. C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 02, 2012
William Tylee Ranney (after)
Est: $200 - $400
William Tylee Ranney (after) (New York/New Jersey, 1813-1857) MARION CROSSING THE PEDEE engraved by C. Burt 1854 lithograph, framed, titled: lower margin sight size: H10" W12 1/2" overall: H14 3/4" W17 3/4" Provenance: Willodene Rion Lumpkin collection. Alva Moore Lumpkin Jr. (1921-2005) Other Notes: Verso inscribed: A.M. Lumpkin 1959, This came from the collection of A.S. Salley, State historian after his death; and To Judge, Daddy 1984; with Webb Art Center, Columbia, SC label.
Charlton Hall
Nov. 19, 2011
After William Ranney
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1813-1857)Marion Crossing the Pedee [sic], published by American Art Union, engraved by C. Burt, printed by J. Dalton, 1852, engraving on paper, 14-1/4 x 18-3/8 in. (page); period walnut frame with gilt liner, creases, tears at edges (longest
Brunk Auctions
Mar. 03, 2010
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
1813 - 1857 THE BUTTONWOOD GROVE oil on canvas 20 by 24 in. 50.8 by 61.0 cm. PAINTED CIRCA 1855.
Sotheby's
Dec. 03, 2009
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY 1813 - 1857
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
SWAMP (THE BUTTONWOOD GROVE)
Sotheby's
Aug. 15, 2008
THE TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT AFTER THE CURRIER & IVES
Est: $800 - $1,200
THE TRAPPER'S LAST SHOT AFTER THE CURRIER & IVES PRINT BASED ON A PAINTING BY WILLIAM RANNEY (AMERICAN 1813-1857). Oil on canvas, 19 x 25 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Nov. 28, 2001
*William T. Ranney (1813-1857)
Est: $75,000 - $125,000
*William T. Ranney (1813-1857) revolutionary militia crossing a river signed W. RanN0 [sic] and dated 1854 on saddle blanket, l.c. oil on canvas 36 1/4 by 50 1/4 in. (92.1 by 127.6cm.) While the subject of the present painting is currently known, it has for maN0 years been identified as Marion Crossing the Peedee. According to Linda Bantel, this painting does not appear to be related to Ranney's painting of that title in the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, but may depict another incident from the life of General Francis Marion. Marion was a popular figure in 19th century America and in the 1840s a new biography of Marion and William Cullen Bryant's poem "Song of Marion's Men" celebrated the achievements of the Revolutionary War hero. Linda Ayres and Jane Myers write, "One of the romantic heroes lionized [during the 19th century] was General Francis Marion, a South Carolinian who left his family to lead a group of irregular troops agains the British. Marion, who used his vast knowledge of the lowlands to his advantage in surprise attacks on Tory camps, was perhaps better known as 'the Swamp Fox' " (American Paintings: Selections from the Amon Carter Museum, Birmingham, Alabama, 1986, p. 34). Ranney had a particular interest in and admiration for the heroes of the ante-bellum South, having spent much of his youth in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In addition to Marion Crossing the Peedee, the artist painted several other works with southern themes including The Battle of Cowpens, Daniel Boone and His Companions Discovering Kentucky and The Virginia Wedding. This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne of the artist's work.
Sotheby's
Sep. 23, 1992
WILLIAM TYLEE RANNEY (1813-1857)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Washington with Soldiers signed with initials W.T.R., l.r. - - brush and sepia ink and pencil on paper 6 1/8 x 7 1/2 in. (15.5 x 19 cm.) (in a drawn arch) PROVENANCE Claude J. Ranney, Malvern, Pennsylvania LITERATURE F. S. Grubar, William Ranney - - Painter of the Early West (1962), p. 51, no. 140, illus. A pencil study of a portrait appears on the reverse.
Christie's