Ralph Hedley (1851–1913)
Ralph Hedley is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,701. 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 Hedley sold in 2025 for $10,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Hedley on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Hedley work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hedley work is $3,701.
The median Ralph Hedley painting sells for $2,894 across 19 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 24 | $2,894†‡ | $10,679‡ | 79.2% | 2025-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $952–$3,961†‡ | $1,883†‡ | $7,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,090–$6,090†‡ | $3,415†‡ | $10,679‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,679‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,300 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Hedley worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hedley work is $3,701. The median Ralph Hedley painting sells for $2,894 across 19 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 Hedley painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Hedley painting is $2,894. 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 Hedley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Hedley painting is $10,679. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ralph Hedley painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ralph Hedley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,415, 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 Hedley's auction record?
Ralph Hedley's auction record is $17,622, set in 2007.
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