Ralph Arnold (1928–2006)
Ralph Arnold is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ralph Arnold sold in 2025 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Arnold on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Arnold work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Arnold work is $875.
The median Ralph Arnold work on paper sells for $832 across 9 lots.
The median Ralph Arnold painting sells for $2,032 across 5 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 | 5 | $2,032† | $4,250 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $832† | $5,000 | — | 2024-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,062–$3,000† | $2,032† | $4,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $650–$1,216† | $875† | $1,875 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,875 |
† 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 Ralph Arnold worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Arnold work is $875. The median Ralph Arnold work on paper sells for $832 across 9 lots. The median Ralph Arnold painting sells for $2,032 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ralph Arnold's auction record?
Ralph Arnold's auction record is $5,000, set in 2024.
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