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# Ralph Rapson (1914–2008)

Ralph Rapson is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,968.

A work by Ralph Rapson sold in 2019 for $3,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Rapson work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rapson work is $2,968.

The median Ralph Rapson work on paper sells for $962 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $962 | $1,375 | — | 2024-03-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $550 |

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 Rapson worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rapson work is $2,968. The median Ralph Rapson work on paper sells for $962 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ralph Rapson's auction record is $8,050, set in 2000.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ralph Rapson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-rapson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.