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

# Robert Ray (1924–2002)

Robert Ray is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $420.

A work by Robert Ray sold in 2023 for $561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Ray work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Ray work is $420.

The median Robert Ray painting sells for $400 across 3 lots.

The median Robert Ray work on paper sells for $142 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $400 | $440 | — | 2022-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $142 | $160 | — | 2023-09-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $440 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $400 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $160 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $125 |

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 Robert Ray worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Ray work is $420. The median Robert Ray painting sells for $400 across 3 lots. The median Robert Ray work on paper sells for $142 across 2 lots.

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

Robert Ray's auction record is $561, set in 2023.

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