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# Rammellzee (1960–2010)

## What is Rammellzee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Rammellzee at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $46,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,680–$72,518, n=7). The auction record is $459,838 for The Coming of Zee (2025, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Coming of Zee, 1984 | Spray paint | $459,838 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Coming of Zee, 1984 | Gypsum, resin, wood, spray paint, pigments and collaged plastic objects on wood in artist's frame | $252,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | DEATH NOTE: INTRUDE THE PRELUDE - PAINT A TIME THAT CLOCKS OUT, 1988 | Mixed media work | $214,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled REPRESS (Gargoylian Books of Stock), 1991 | Spray paint, epoxy and mixed media collage on canvas and brass hardware, in artist's frames, in 3 parts | $151,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | How to make a bomb, 1985 | Peinture aérosol, acrylique, collages et résine sur toile | $137,662 | Artcurial | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | And When the Bell Tolls Sirpiereule Strikes, 1982 | Spray paint | $116,470 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 7 | Wild Style Letter A, B, C, D, E….(26 paintings from letter A to Z), 2008 | Painting | $109,040 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Cycdoome E.pimp Handled, 1989 | Spray paint and felt-tip pen on card | $94,845 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Wild style letter R, 1990 | Acrylic and pen on paper | $89,827 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Mettroppostterrsizzer, 1987 | Acrylic, spray paint, metallic paint and ink on board | $87,263 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $67,319 |
| Other | 25 | $38,573 |
| Paintings | 20 | $36,659 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $117,471 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $46,256 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $9,819 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rammellzee is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $38,573. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rammellzee sold in 2025 for $459,838, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rammellzee work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rammellzee work is $38,573.

The median Rammellzee painting sells for $39,022 across 32 lots.

The median Rammellzee work on paper sells for $43,611 across 10 lots.

The median Rammellzee print sells for $4,222 across 2 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 | 2 | $4,222‡ | $7,119‡ | — | 2023-03-07 |
| Paintings | 33 | $39,022 | $459,838 | 97% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $43,611 | $87,263 | 90.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $151,200 | $151,200 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $151,200 | $459,838 | — | 2025-11-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Rammellzee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,222. Paintings (33 lots) median $39,022, record $459,838. A typical Rammellzee painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $151,200.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,413–$25,011 | $9,346 | $109,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $24,105–$68,349 | $51,605 | $94,844 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $43,611–$75,275 | $65,337 | $87,263 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $459,838 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $137,662 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $87,263 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,119‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,325 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rammellzee worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rammellzee work is $38,573. The median Rammellzee painting sells for $39,022 across 32 lots. The median Rammellzee work on paper sells for $43,611 across 10 lots. The median Rammellzee print sells for $4,222 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rammellzee painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rammellzee painting is $39,022.

### What is Rammellzee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rammellzee painting is $459,838.

### What is the average price of a Rammellzee work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rammellzee work on paper is $43,611.

### What is Rammellzee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rammellzee work on paper is $87,263.

### What is Rammellzee's auction record?

Rammellzee's auction record is $459,838, set in 2025.

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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, “Rammellzee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rammellzee (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.