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# Louis Leon Ribak (b. 1902)

## What is Louis Leon Ribak’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Louis Leon Ribak at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,046 including buyer’s premium (middle half $753–$1,189, n=6). The auction record is $5,612 for Untitled No. 9 (2023, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled No. 9 | Oil on canvas | $5,612 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1966, 1966 | Watercolor on paper | $1,792 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Sentinels, 1969 | Gouache on paper | $1,464 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Plowing the Field, 1935 | Gouache on board | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Cavern Gate, 1962, 1962 | Watercolor | $1,216 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1930 | Oil on canvas | $1,107 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Woman at Window) | Oil on canvas | $984 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Approaching Storm | Oil on paper | $676 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Ships in Harbor) | Watercolor on paper | $676 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | How does that new step go again, Ivan? | Charcoal on wove paper | $671 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $984 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $946 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,296 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Leon Ribak is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $984.

A work by Louis Leon Ribak sold in 2025 for $1,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Leon Ribak work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Leon Ribak work is $984.

The median Louis Leon Ribak painting sells for $237 across 3 lots.

The median Louis Leon Ribak work on paper sells for $907 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $237 | $5,612 | 60% | 2023-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $907 | $1,375 | — | 2023-09-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $439 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $237 |

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 Louis Leon Ribak worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Leon Ribak work is $984. The median Louis Leon Ribak painting sells for $237 across 3 lots. The median Louis Leon Ribak work on paper sells for $907 across 2 lots.

### What is Louis Leon Ribak's auction record?

Louis Leon Ribak's auction record is $5,612, set in 2023.

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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.