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# CARL RAY (1942–1978)

CARL RAY is a Native Canadian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,125.

A work by CARL RAY sold in 2020 for $1,263, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CARL RAY work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL RAY work is $1,125.

The median CARL RAY painting sells for $1,288 across 18 lots.

The median CARL RAY print sells for $214 across 11 lots.

The median CARL RAY work on paper sells for $837 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $214 | $257 | — | 2020-02-06 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,288 | $1,440 | — | 2020-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $837 | $3,830 | — | 2021-03-18 |

CARL RAY's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $214. Paintings (18 lots) median $1,288, record $1,440. A typical CARL RAY painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,830 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,440 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $837 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $257 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $172 |

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 CARL RAY worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL RAY work is $1,125. The median CARL RAY painting sells for $1,288 across 18 lots. The median CARL RAY print sells for $214 across 11 lots. The median CARL RAY work on paper sells for $837 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a CARL RAY painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARL RAY painting is $1,288.

### What is CARL RAY's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CARL RAY painting is $1,440.

### What is the average price of a CARL RAY print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARL RAY print is $214.

### What is CARL RAY's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CARL RAY print is $257.

### What is CARL RAY's auction record?

CARL RAY's auction record is $3,830, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “CARL RAY auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-ray-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.