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# Ray Strong (1905–2006)

Ray Strong is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,125.

A work by Ray Strong sold in 2026 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ray Strong work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Strong work is $3,125.

The median Ray Strong painting sells for $3,125 across 19 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,125 | $9,187 | — | 2026-10-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,298–$5,762 | $3,125 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $9,187 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,900 |

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 Strong worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Strong work is $3,125. The median Ray Strong painting sells for $3,125 across 19 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ray Strong painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Strong painting is $3,125.

### What is Ray Strong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Strong painting is $9,187.

### What is the average price of a medium Ray Strong painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ray Strong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ray Strong's auction record is $9,187, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.