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# Rex Ashlock (1918–1999)

## What is Rex Ashlock’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Rex Ashlock at 7 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$1,270, n=17). The auction record is $12,600 for Sea with Two Swimmers (2023, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea with Two Swimmers, 1975 | Painting | $12,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Sea with Figures & White Birds, 1976 | Painting | $7,860 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Large Figure in the Sea (from the Swimmer series), 1979 | Painting | $6,930 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Seascape, 1975 | Painting | $6,048 | Wright | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Abstraction, 1957 | Painting | $4,826 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | The Sea When the Tide Comes in at Twilight, the Dragon Always Seems to Roar, 1975 | Painting | $4,585 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | The Birds, 1975 | Painting | $4,410 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Swimmer, 1976 | Painting | $3,024 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Afternoon and Twilight, 1976 | Painting | $2,268 | Rago Arts | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Myth I, 1971 | Painting | $1,890 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $1,103 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $691 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $2,268 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $691 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $567 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rex Ashlock is a Red artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rex Ashlock sold in 2026 for $1,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rex Ashlock work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Ashlock work is $800.

The median Rex Ashlock painting sells for $889 across 53 lots.

The median Rex Ashlock work on paper sells for $756 across 9 lots.

The median Rex Ashlock print sells for $600 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rex Ashlock paintings typically sell for $528–$926 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | $600‡ | $600‡ | 50% | 2022-09-22 |
| Paintings | 64 | $889 | $12,600 | 82.8% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $756 | $1,408 | 90% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,395 | $12,600 | — | 2023-10-19 |

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

Rex Ashlock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $600 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $889, record $12,600. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,395.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $535–$938 | $596 | $1,134 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $528–$926 | $662 | $3,024 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $1,605–$5,437 | $2,268 | $12,600 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $576–$1,088 | $756 | $1,408 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $600‡ |

‡ 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 Rex Ashlock worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Ashlock work is $800. The median Rex Ashlock painting sells for $889 across 53 lots. The median Rex Ashlock work on paper sells for $756 across 9 lots. The median Rex Ashlock print sells for $600 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rex Ashlock paintings typically sell for $528–$926 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rex Ashlock painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rex Ashlock painting is $889.

### What is Rex Ashlock's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rex Ashlock painting is $12,600.

### What is the average price of a medium Rex Ashlock painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rex Ashlock painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Rex Ashlock painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rex Ashlock painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rex Ashlock's auction record?

Rex Ashlock's auction record is $12,600, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rex Ashlock auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rex-ashlock (updated 2026-11-02).

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.