Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925–1972)
What is Ralph Eugene Meatyard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Ralph Eugene Meatyard at 14 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,116–$3,302, n=17). The auction record is $33,600 for Untitled, (Flag - derelict interior with Christopher) (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, (Flag - derelict interior with Christopher), 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $33,600 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Boys Playing, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $24,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled (photograph, matted) | — | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Untitled (Two children on a stoop), 1925 | Gelatin silver print. 1964. Dated in pencil on the verso | $14,100 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 5 | Untitled (gelatin silver print), 1955 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,970 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Boy in window of barn), 1960 | Silver print | $11,700 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (scream) | Cartes-de-visite | $11,250 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,000 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 9 | Ralph Eugene Meatyard Portfolio Three, 1959-1971 | Photograph | $9,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Occasion for diriment | Cartes-de-visite | $9,375 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 88 | $3,647 |
| Other | 16 | $610 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $3,907 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Ralph Eugene Meatyard is an American artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,220. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ralph Eugene Meatyard sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Eugene Meatyard work is $3,220.
The median Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph sells for $3,250 across 114 lots.
The median Ralph Eugene Meatyard print sells for $1,801 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Eugene Meatyard photographs typically sell for $1,785–$6,165 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,801 | $3,302 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 146 | $3,250†‡ | $33,600 | 78.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $16,184 | $33,600 | — | 2023-05-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $1,785–$6,165†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $33,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $33,600 |
| Photography | 2007 | $24,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,302 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Eugene Meatyard worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Eugene Meatyard work is $3,220. The median Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph sells for $3,250 across 114 lots. The median Ralph Eugene Meatyard print sells for $1,801 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Eugene Meatyard photographs typically sell for $1,785–$6,165 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph is $3,250. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ralph Eugene Meatyard's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph is $33,600.
What is the average price of a small Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Eugene Meatyard photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ralph Eugene Meatyard's auction record?
Ralph Eugene Meatyard's auction record is $33,600, set in 2007.
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