Ragnar Person (b. 1905)
Ragnar Person is a Swedish artist with 232 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $691. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ragnar Person sold in 2026 for $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar Person work is $691.
The median Ragnar Person painting sells for $681 across 119 lots.
The median Ragnar Person print sells for $7,843 across 2 lots.
The median Ragnar Person work on paper sells for $698 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ragnar Person paintings typically sell for $506–$2,205 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ragnar Person paintings typically sell for $324–$936 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $7,843† | $15,069† | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Paintings | 181 | $681†‡ | $48,000† | 65.7% | 2025-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $698† | $698† | — | 2009-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $25,000†‡ | $48,000† | — | 2010-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ragnar Person's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,843. Paintings (181 lots) median $681, record $48,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $25,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $324–$936†‡ | $489†‡ | $17,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $506–$2,205†‡ | $819†‡ | $48,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 1995 | $48,000† |
| Paintings | 1995 | $26,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $15,069† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $758 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $698† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ragnar Person worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar Person work is $691. The median Ragnar Person painting sells for $681 across 119 lots. The median Ragnar Person print sells for $7,843 across 2 lots. The median Ragnar Person work on paper sells for $698 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ragnar Person paintings typically sell for $506–$2,205 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ragnar Person paintings typically sell for $324–$936 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ragnar Person painting?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ragnar Person painting is $681. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ragnar Person's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ragnar Person painting is $48,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Ragnar Person painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ragnar Person painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Ragnar Person painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ragnar Person painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ragnar Person's auction record?
Ragnar Person's auction record is $48,000, set in 1995. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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