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# Louis Ritman (1889–1963)

Louis Ritman is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $12,840. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Ritman sold in 2026 for $57,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Ritman work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Ritman work is $12,840.

The median Louis Ritman painting sells for $16,545 across 44 lots.

The median Louis Ritman work on paper sells for $450 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Ritman paintings typically sell for $3,144–$201,600 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 49 | $16,545† | $403,200 | 89.8% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $450† | $450† | — | 2011-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $241,250 | $403,200 | — | 2024-10-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,812–$3,337 | $2,761 | $20,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $3,144–$201,600† | $22,500† | $403,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $403,200 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $365,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $450† |

† 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 Louis Ritman worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Ritman work is $12,840. The median Louis Ritman painting sells for $16,545 across 44 lots. The median Louis Ritman work on paper sells for $450 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Ritman paintings typically sell for $3,144–$201,600 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Ritman painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Ritman painting is $16,545. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Ritman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Ritman painting is $403,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Ritman painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Ritman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Ritman's auction record?

Louis Ritman's auction record is $403,200, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Ritman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-ritman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.