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# Ralph Coburn (1923–2023)

Ralph Coburn is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,750.

A work by Ralph Coburn sold in 2017 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Coburn work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Coburn work is $8,750.

The median Ralph Coburn painting sells for $4,964 across 4 lots.

The median Ralph Coburn work on paper sells for $10,625 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $4,964 | $47,880 | — | 2024-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,625 | $10,625 | — | 2017-09-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $47,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,750 |

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 Coburn worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Coburn work is $8,750. The median Ralph Coburn painting sells for $4,964 across 4 lots. The median Ralph Coburn work on paper sells for $10,625 across 1 lots.

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

Ralph Coburn's auction record is $47,880, set in 2008.

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

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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.