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# Ralph Fasanella (1914–1997)

## What is Ralph Fasanella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Ralph Fasanella at 5 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $160–$3,840, n=5). The auction record is $19,000 for LOCAL 65 (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCAL 65, 1958 | Oil paint | $19,000 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | The Gas Station, 1949 (The Bronx, New York), 1949 | Oil on canvas | $5,312 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Wall Street, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $3,840 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | Screenprint | $320 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Family Supper | Silkscreen | $160 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Family Supper | Silkscreen | $128 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ralph Fasanella is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $450. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph Fasanella sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Fasanella work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Fasanella work is $450.

The median Ralph Fasanella painting sells for $5,312 across 3 lots.

The median Ralph Fasanella print sells for $320 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $320 | $320 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,312 | $19,000 | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

Ralph Fasanella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $320. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,312, record $19,000. A typical Ralph Fasanella painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $19,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $320 |

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 Fasanella worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Fasanella work is $450. The median Ralph Fasanella painting sells for $5,312 across 3 lots. The median Ralph Fasanella print sells for $320 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ralph Fasanella's auction record is $19,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ralph Fasanella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-fasanella (updated 2026-11-02).

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.