> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-arnold · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ralph Arnold auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-arnold (updated 2026-11-01).

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.