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# Ralph Goings (1928–2016)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Ralph Goings at 26 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,820 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,620–$15,240, n=27). The auction record is $481,000 for Relish (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relish | — | $481,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Market Pickup, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $409,600 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Five Spot Still Life, 1990 | Oil paint | $408,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Hot Fudge Sundae, 1972 | Oil paint | $403,200 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Blue Chip, 1969 | Oil paint | $321,100 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 6 | Double Ketchup, 1996 | Oil paint | $300,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Interior, 1972 | Oil paint | $269,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Schoharie Diner, 1979 | Oil paint | $204,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Sundaes Shakes, 1972 | Oil paint | $185,500 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 10 | Twin Springs Diner, 1976 | Oil paint | $175,500 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $27,720 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $11,023 |
| Prints | 14 | $408 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $194,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $11,385 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $9,808 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ralph Goings is an American artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $11,520. 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 Goings sold in 2026 for $409,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Goings work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Goings work is $11,520.

The median Ralph Goings painting sells for $27,720 across 54 lots.

The median Ralph Goings work on paper sells for $11,250 across 29 lots.

The median Ralph Goings print sells for $441 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Goings paintings typically sell for $9,269–$24,835 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Goings work on papers typically sell for $5,774–$28,872 (the middle half of 23 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 | 19 | $441†‡ | $2,142 | 73.7% | 2025-07-03 |
| Paintings | 59 | $27,720‡ | $698,500 | 91.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $11,250 | $58,600 | 90.6% | 2025-12-16 |
| Photography | 4 | $350† | $390† | 75% | 2024-02-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $269,000 | $698,500 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ralph Goings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $441 with 73.7% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $27,720, record $698,500. A typical Ralph Goings painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $269,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $286–$764†‡ | $496†‡ | $2,142 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $9,269–$24,835‡ | $13,712‡ | $132,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $27,720–$88,200 | $55,000 | $130,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $150,000–$390,675 | $236,500 | $698,500 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,774–$28,872 | $11,250 | $58,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $9,314–$27,188 | $14,772 | $37,800 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $698,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $409,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $58,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,142 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $891 |
| Photography | 2016 | $390† |
| Photography | 2024 | $350 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Goings worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Goings work is $11,520. The median Ralph Goings painting sells for $27,720 across 54 lots. The median Ralph Goings work on paper sells for $11,250 across 29 lots. The median Ralph Goings print sells for $441 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Goings paintings typically sell for $9,269–$24,835 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Goings work on papers typically sell for $5,774–$28,872 (the middle half of 23 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 Goings painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Goings painting is $27,720. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralph Goings's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Goings painting is $698,500.

### What is the average price of a Ralph Goings work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Goings work on paper is $11,250.

### What is Ralph Goings's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Goings work on paper is $58,600.

### What is the average price of a Ralph Goings print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Goings print is $441. 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 Goings's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Goings print is $2,142.

### What is the average price of a small Ralph Goings painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Goings painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Ralph Goings work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Goings work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ralph Goings's auction record is $698,500, set in 2010.

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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 Goings auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-goings (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.