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# Ralph Cahoon (1910–1982)

Ralph Cahoon is an American artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 1987, median price $15,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph Cahoon is recorded as sold in 2026 for $42,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Cahoon work worth?

Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Cahoon work is $15,000.

The median Ralph Cahoon painting sells for $18,000 across 133 lots.

The median Ralph Cahoon work on paper sells for $900 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ralph Cahoon paintings typically sell for $14,160–$30,000 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Cahoon paintings typically sell for $7,000–$18,000 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 169 | $18,000‡ | $140,000‡ | 78.7% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $900‡ | $3,819 | — | 2021-01-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $70,000‡ | $140,000‡ | — | 2018-08-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $7,000–$18,000‡ | $14,500‡ | $65,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $14,160–$30,000‡ | $21,000‡ | $140,000‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $732–$2,960‡ | $900‡ | $3,819 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $140,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $130,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,819 |

‡ 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 Ralph Cahoon worth?

Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Cahoon work is $15,000. The median Ralph Cahoon painting sells for $18,000 across 133 lots. The median Ralph Cahoon work on paper sells for $900 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ralph Cahoon paintings typically sell for $14,160–$30,000 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Cahoon paintings typically sell for $7,000–$18,000 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ralph Cahoon painting?

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Cahoon painting is $18,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralph Cahoon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Cahoon painting is $140,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ralph Cahoon painting?

Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ralph Cahoon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,000, 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 small Ralph Cahoon painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Cahoon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralph Cahoon's auction record?

Ralph Cahoon's auction record is $140,000, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ralph Cahoon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-cahoon (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.