> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-humphrey · updated 2026-11-02

# Ralph Humphrey (1932–1990)

Ralph Humphrey is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,250.

A work by Ralph Humphrey sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Humphrey work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Humphrey work is $16,250.

The median Ralph Humphrey painting sells for $22,703 across 22 lots.

The median Ralph Humphrey work on paper sells for $10,000 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $22,703 | $237,500 | 91.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $10,000 | $23,750 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $225,000 | $237,500 | — | 2020-12-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $15,820–$56,875 | $22,860 | $237,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,000–$12,500 | $7,500 | $13,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $237,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $225,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $23,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $13,750 |

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 Humphrey worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Humphrey work is $16,250. The median Ralph Humphrey painting sells for $22,703 across 22 lots. The median Ralph Humphrey work on paper sells for $10,000 across 6 lots.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Humphrey painting is $22,703.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Humphrey painting is $237,500.

### What is the average price of a large Ralph Humphrey painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ralph Humphrey painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ralph Humphrey's auction record is $237,500, set in 2017.

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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.