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# Ralph Hillyer Avery (1906–1976)

Ralph Hillyer Avery is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph Hillyer Avery sold in 2026 for $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Hillyer Avery work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hillyer Avery work is $400.

The median Ralph Hillyer Avery work on paper sells for $1,505 across 6 lots.

The median Ralph Hillyer Avery painting sells for $225 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $225‡ | $250‡ | — | 2023-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,505 | $2,400 | — | 2026-04-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,300 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $250‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $200 |

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

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 Hillyer Avery worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hillyer Avery work is $400. The median Ralph Hillyer Avery work on paper sells for $1,505 across 6 lots. The median Ralph Hillyer Avery painting sells for $225 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralph Hillyer Avery's auction record?

Ralph Hillyer Avery's auction record is $944, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.