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# Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896–1969)

## What is Aiden Lassell Ripley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 310 auction results for Aiden Lassell Ripley at 19 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,525 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,093–$6,300, n=6). The auction record is $80,500 for The Pond Cover (2008, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pond Cover, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $80,500 | Grogan & Company | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Covey in the Corn Field | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $67,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Grouse Cover | Oil on canvas | $48,300 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2001 |
| 4 | Grouse, 1946 | Watercolor on paper | $28,080 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Early Snow /A Hunting Scene, 1937 | Watercolor on paper | $24,675 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 6 | Early Snow/A Hunting Scene, 1937 | — | $24,675 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 7 | Grouse and Azalea Bud | Pencil and identified on a label from The Guild of Boston Artists | $21,330 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |
| 8 | Grouse and Grape Vines | Pencil and identified on a label from The Guild of Boston Artists | $18,960 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |
| 9 | Landlocked Salmon Water | Watercolor on paper | $18,400 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2000 |
| 10 | Woodcock Hunting and Houses in Summer, 1938 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $17,775 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $2,645 |
| Works on paper | 114 | $1,573 |
| Other | 7 | $1,058 |
| Prints | 61 | $700 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $3,525 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $770 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 310 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aiden Lassell Ripley is an American artist with 294 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $999. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Aiden Lassell Ripley sold in 2026 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Aiden Lassell Ripley work worth?

Across 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley work is $999.

The median Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper sells for $1,380 across 123 lots.

The median Aiden Lassell Ripley print sells for $690 across 65 lots.

The median Aiden Lassell Ripley painting sells for $2,645 across 29 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Aiden Lassell Ripley work on papers typically sell for $534–$1,610 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Aiden Lassell Ripley prints typically sell for $388–$881 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 76 | $690†‡ | $2,233 | 85.5% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 51 | $2,645 | $80,500 | 56.9% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 155 | $1,380†‡ | $24,675 | 79.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $26,378‡ | $160,000‡ | — | 2026-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Aiden Lassell Ripley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $690 with 85.5% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $2,645, record $80,500. A typical Aiden Lassell Ripley painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $26,378.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $388–$881†‡ | $690†‡ | $2,233 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $719–$2,100 | $1,325 | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,778–$4,997 | $3,220 | $80,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $534–$1,610‡ | $977‡ | $15,470 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $2,400–$10,350†‡ | $4,148†‡ | $24,675 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2008 | $80,500 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $48,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $24,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $21,330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,233 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,763 |

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 Aiden Lassell Ripley worth?

Across 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley work is $999. The median Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper sells for $1,380 across 123 lots. The median Aiden Lassell Ripley print sells for $690 across 65 lots. The median Aiden Lassell Ripley painting sells for $2,645 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Aiden Lassell Ripley work on papers typically sell for $534–$1,610 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Aiden Lassell Ripley prints typically sell for $388–$881 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper?

Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper is $1,380. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aiden Lassell Ripley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper is $24,675.

### What is the average price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley print?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley print is $690. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aiden Lassell Ripley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aiden Lassell Ripley print is $2,233.

### What is the average price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aiden Lassell Ripley painting is $2,645.

### What is Aiden Lassell Ripley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aiden Lassell Ripley painting is $80,500.

### What is the average price of a small Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aiden Lassell Ripley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $977, 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 small Aiden Lassell Ripley print?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aiden Lassell Ripley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aiden Lassell Ripley's auction record?

Aiden Lassell Ripley's auction record is $48,300, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.