Ralph Hurst (1918–2003)
Ralph Hurst is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $463. 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 Hurst sold in 2023 for $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Hurst on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Hurst work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hurst work is $463.
The median Ralph Hurst sculpture sells for $463 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $463†‡ | $1,600† | — | 2023-10-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $231–$600†‡ | $463†‡ | $1,600† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,600† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Hurst worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Hurst work is $463. The median Ralph Hurst sculpture sells for $463 across 6 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 Ralph Hurst's auction record?
Ralph Hurst's auction record is $1,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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