> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-gibson · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Gibson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-gibson (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.