Ralph Chesse (1900–1991)
What is Ralph Chesse’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Ralph Chesse at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $475 including buyer’s premium (middle half $350–$600, n=6). The auction record is $750 for Portrait of a Woman (2026, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a Woman, 1900 | Oil and mixed media on panel | $750 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Arles, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Venetian Siesta, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Figure in Red, 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $350 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Sewers | Acrylic on canvas | $350 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Souvenir d'Opede, 1964 | Acrylic on canvas | $350 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $475 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $475 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Ralph Chesse is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $475.
A work by Ralph Chesse sold in 2026 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Chesse on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Chesse work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Chesse work is $475.
The median Ralph Chesse painting sells for $475 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $475 | $750 | — | 2026-06-05 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $350–$600 | $475 | $750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Chesse worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Chesse work is $475. The median Ralph Chesse painting sells for $475 across 6 lots.
What is Ralph Chesse's auction record?
Ralph Chesse's auction record is $750, set in 2026.
See the full Ralph Chesse record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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