Ralph Gibson (b. 1939)
Ralph Gibson is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,119. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ralph Gibson sold in 2024 for $5,078, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Gibson on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Gibson work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Gibson work is $1,119.
The median Ralph Gibson photograph sells for $1,232 across 31 lots.
The median Ralph Gibson print sells for $350 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $350 | $350 | — | 2005-12-13 |
| Photography | 44 | $1,232‡ | $6,458 | 70.5% | 2026-08-30 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $747–$2,580‡ | $1,330‡ | $6,458 |
‡ 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 | 1999 | $6,458 |
| Photography | 1997 | $6,440 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Gibson worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Gibson work is $1,119. The median Ralph Gibson photograph sells for $1,232 across 31 lots. The median Ralph Gibson print sells for $350 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ralph Gibson photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Gibson photograph is $1,232. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ralph Gibson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Gibson photograph is $6,458.
What is the average price of a small Ralph Gibson photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Gibson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ralph Gibson's auction record?
Ralph Gibson's auction record is $6,458, set in 1999.
See the full Ralph Gibson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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