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# James Kenneth Ralston (1896–1987)

James Kenneth Ralston is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,050. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Kenneth Ralston sold in 2024 for $10,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Kenneth Ralston work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kenneth Ralston work is $6,050.

The median James Kenneth Ralston painting sells for $8,168 across 2 lots.

The median James Kenneth Ralston sculpture sells for $600 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $8,168 | $10,285 | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $600† | $600† | — | 2006-02-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,285 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,050 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $600† |

† 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 James Kenneth Ralston worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kenneth Ralston work is $6,050. The median James Kenneth Ralston painting sells for $8,168 across 2 lots. The median James Kenneth Ralston sculpture sells for $600 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Kenneth Ralston's auction record?

James Kenneth Ralston's auction record is $10,285, set in 2024.

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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.