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# Ralph Holmes (b. 1876)

Ralph Holmes is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $880.

A work by Ralph Holmes sold in 2017 for $2,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Holmes work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Holmes work is $880.

The median Ralph Holmes painting sells for $800 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ralph Holmes paintings typically sell for $570–$2,700 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $800 | $13,800 | 66.7% | 2019-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $605–$1,694 | $625 | $3,162 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $570–$2,700 | $880 | $13,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $13,800 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,025 |

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 Holmes worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Holmes work is $880. The median Ralph Holmes painting sells for $800 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ralph Holmes paintings typically sell for $570–$2,700 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ralph Holmes painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Holmes painting is $800.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Holmes painting is $13,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Ralph Holmes painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ralph Holmes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ralph Holmes's auction record is $13,800, set in 2008.

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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.