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# József Rippl-Rónai (1861–1927)

József Rippl-Rónai is a Hungarian artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,897. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by József Rippl-Rónai is recorded as sold in 2026 for $237,405; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a József Rippl-Rónai work worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a József Rippl-Rónai work is $15,897.

The median József Rippl-Rónai work on paper sells for $9,163 across 55 lots.

The median József Rippl-Rónai painting sells for $46,979 across 23 lots.

The median József Rippl-Rónai print sells for $1,071 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) József Rippl-Rónai work on papers typically sell for $3,248–$16,283 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,071‡ | $10,980 | 88.9% | 2023-09-21 |
| Paintings | 36 | $46,979‡ | $779,924‡ | 63.9% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $9,163‡ | $52,497 | 59.8% | 2026-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $424,848‡ | $779,924‡ | — | 2026-10-18 |

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

József Rippl-Rónai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,071 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $46,979, record $779,924. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical József Rippl-Rónai painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $424,848.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $633–$1,702‡ | $780‡ | $4,565‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $4,959–$36,720‡ | $8,812‡ | $66,939‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $45,054–$553,255‡ | $195,272‡ | $779,924‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $3,248–$16,283‡ | $6,591‡ | $50,863 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $16,991–$26,499‡ | $22,308‡ | $52,497 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $779,924‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $741,335‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $52,497 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $50,863 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $10,980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,565‡ |

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

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 József Rippl-Rónai worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a József Rippl-Rónai work is $15,897. The median József Rippl-Rónai work on paper sells for $9,163 across 55 lots. The median József Rippl-Rónai painting sells for $46,979 across 23 lots. The median József Rippl-Rónai print sells for $1,071 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) József Rippl-Rónai work on papers typically sell for $3,248–$16,283 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a József Rippl-Rónai work on paper?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a József Rippl-Rónai work on paper is $9,163. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is József Rippl-Rónai's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a József Rippl-Rónai work on paper is $52,497.

### What is the average price of a József Rippl-Rónai painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a József Rippl-Rónai painting is $46,979. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is József Rippl-Rónai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a József Rippl-Rónai painting is $779,924. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small József Rippl-Rónai work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small József Rippl-Rónai work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,591, 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 medium József Rippl-Rónai painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium József Rippl-Rónai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $195,272, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is József Rippl-Rónai's auction record?

József Rippl-Rónai's auction record is $779,924, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “József Rippl-Rónai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jozsef-rippl-ronai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
