> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-riba · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Riba (1912–1977)

Paul Riba is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $326. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Riba sold in 2026 for $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Riba work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Riba work is $326.

The median Paul Riba painting sells for $326 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $326‡ | $512 | 85.7% | 2026-06-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $160–$326‡ | $325‡ | $512 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $512 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $444 |

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 Paul Riba worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Riba work is $326. The median Paul Riba painting sells for $326 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Riba's auction record?

Paul Riba's auction record is $512, set in 2026.

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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, “Paul Riba auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-riba (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.