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# Ray Bethers (1902–1973)

Ray Bethers is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $593.

A work by Ray Bethers sold in 2022 for $593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ray Bethers work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Bethers work is $593.

The median Ray Bethers print sells for $656 across 6 lots.

The median Ray Bethers photograph sells for $446 across 2 lots.

The median Ray Bethers painting sells for $825 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $656 | $875 | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $825 | $825 | — | 1994-03-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $446 | $487 | — | 2022-11-10 |

Ray Bethers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $656. Paintings (1 lots) median $825, record $825.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $593–$742 | $656 | $875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $875 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $750 |
| Photography | 2021 | $487 |
| Photography | 2022 | $406 |

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 Ray Bethers worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Bethers work is $593. The median Ray Bethers print sells for $656 across 6 lots. The median Ray Bethers photograph sells for $446 across 2 lots. The median Ray Bethers painting sells for $825 across 1 lots.

### What is Ray Bethers's auction record?

Ray Bethers's auction record is $875, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.