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# Ralph Rumney (1934–2002)

Ralph Rumney is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $9,945. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ralph Rumney sold in 2023 for $17,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Rumney work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rumney work is $9,945.

The median Ralph Rumney painting sells for $12,555 across 9 lots.

The median Ralph Rumney sculpture sells for $9,819 across 1 lots.

The median Ralph Rumney print sells for $140 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $140 | $140 | — | 2017-06-15 |
| Paintings | 10 | $12,555 | $18,344 | 90% | 2022-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,769 | $4,769 | — | 2023-07-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $9,819 | $9,819 | — | 2014-12-12 |

Ralph Rumney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $140. Paintings (10 lots) median $12,555, record $18,344. A typical Ralph Rumney painting sells for around 90× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,785–$13,645 | $10,044 | $15,922 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,344 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,922 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $9,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,769 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $140 |

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 Rumney worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Rumney work is $9,945. The median Ralph Rumney painting sells for $12,555 across 9 lots. The median Ralph Rumney sculpture sells for $9,819 across 1 lots. The median Ralph Rumney print sells for $140 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ralph Rumney's auction record is $18,344, set in 2021.

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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 Rumney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-rumney (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.