> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ragnar-johansson · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a Ragnar work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ragnar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ragnar-johansson (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.