Ray (1912–1988)
Ray is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $615. 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 Ray sold in 2026 for $6,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Ray work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Ray free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
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View Ray on OpeningBid →What is a Ray work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray work is $615.
The median Ray photograph sells for $2,000 across 3 lots.
The median Ray work on paper sells for $51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $51‡ | $51‡ | — | 2023-12-22 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,000 | $2,634 | — | 2020-12-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $2,634 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $51‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ray worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray work is $615. The median Ray photograph sells for $2,000 across 3 lots. The median Ray work on paper sells for $51 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 Ray's auction record?
Ray's auction record is $5,274, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,274 (buyer's premium not included).
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