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# Ralph William Holmes (1876–1963)

Ralph William Holmes is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph William Holmes sold in 2026 for $2,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph William Holmes work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph William Holmes work is $1,375.

The median Ralph William Holmes painting sells for $1,812 across 10 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,812 | $4,550 | 76.9% | 2026-05-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,270–$1,875 | $1,750 | $4,550 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,550 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,750 |

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 William Holmes worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph William Holmes work is $1,375. The median Ralph William Holmes painting sells for $1,812 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph William Holmes painting is $1,812.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph William Holmes painting is $4,550.

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

Ralph William Holmes's auction record is $3,750, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.