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# Ralph Rosenborg (1913–1992)

## What is Ralph Rosenborg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Ralph Rosenborg at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $363–$889, n=5). The auction record is $4,750 for Moonlight (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonlight, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Figures in Forest, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Landscape with Blue Mountain and White Clouds, 1971 | Watercolor on heavy cream wove paper | $950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Landscape with Dark Blue Cloud, 1990 | Watercolor and gouache on heavy cream wove paper | $950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Autumn Hills, 1913 | Oil on board | $937 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | " 'Sea Growth' - marine study," 1957, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $924 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | "Seascape in Reds and Blues," 1958, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $889 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Rising Structures | Watercolor | $750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | "Tree House and Moon," 1958, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $508 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape Forms and Landscape, 1941 | Etchings | $676 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $889 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $584 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $713 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ralph Rosenborg is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $844. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph Rosenborg sold in 2026 for $924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Rosenborg work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rosenborg work is $844.

The median Ralph Rosenborg painting sells for $1,068 across 8 lots.

The median Ralph Rosenborg work on paper sells for $750 across 5 lots.

The median Ralph Rosenborg print sells for $676 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $676 | $676 | — | 2009-06-18 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,068† | $4,750 | 88.9% | 2024-08-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $750 | $950 | — | 2022-08-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ralph Rosenborg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $676. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,068, record $4,750.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,200–$3,000† | $1,375† | $4,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $950 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $676 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Rosenborg worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rosenborg work is $844. The median Ralph Rosenborg painting sells for $1,068 across 8 lots. The median Ralph Rosenborg work on paper sells for $750 across 5 lots. The median Ralph Rosenborg print sells for $676 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ralph Rosenborg's auction record is $4,750, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ralph Rosenborg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-rosenborg (updated 2026-11-02).

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.