> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ray-elman · updated 2026-11-01

# Ray Elman (b. 1955)

Ray Elman is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ray Elman sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $275 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ray Elman work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Elman work is $250.

The median Ray Elman work on paper sells for $275 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $275† | $450† | — | 2025-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $450† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $275† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Elman worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Elman work is $250. The median Ray Elman work on paper sells for $275 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ray Elman's auction record is $450, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ray Elman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ray-elman (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.