Ragnar (b. 1913)
Ragnar is an artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $368. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ragnar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar work is $368.
The median Ragnar painting sells for $384 across 97 lots.
The median Ragnar work on paper sells for $254 across 3 lots.
The median Ragnar print sells for $54 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ragnar paintings typically sell for $230–$688 (the middle half of 72 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 | 1 | $54‡ | $54‡ | — | 2015-04-14 |
| Paintings | 110 | $384‡ | $6,000 | 88.2% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $254‡ | $875 | 75% | 2022-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,500‡ | $6,000 | — | 2025-01-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ragnar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $54. Paintings (110 lots) median $384, record $6,000. A typical Ragnar painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $4,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $148–$415‡ | $306‡ | $2,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $230–$688‡ | $413‡ | $6,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $260–$608‡ | $361‡ | $900‡ |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $875 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $54‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ragnar worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar work is $368. The median Ragnar painting sells for $384 across 97 lots. The median Ragnar work on paper sells for $254 across 3 lots. The median Ragnar print sells for $54 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ragnar paintings typically sell for $230–$688 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ragnar painting?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ragnar painting is $384. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ragnar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ragnar painting is $6,000.
What is the average price of a medium Ragnar painting?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ragnar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $413, 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 large Ragnar painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ragnar painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $361, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ragnar's auction record?
Ragnar's auction record is $6,000, set in 1993.
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