Ralph Scharff (1922–1993)
Ralph Scharff is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $112. 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 Scharff sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Scharff on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Scharff work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Scharff work is $112.
The median Ralph Scharff painting sells for $125 across 5 lots.
The median Ralph Scharff work on paper sells for $100 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $125†‡ | $225† | — | 2022-04-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100† | $100† | — | 2022-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $225† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $125† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $100† |
† 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 Scharff worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Scharff work is $112. The median Ralph Scharff painting sells for $125 across 5 lots. The median Ralph Scharff work on paper sells for $100 across 1 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 Scharff's auction record?
Ralph Scharff's auction record is $225, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included).
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