Ronald Brooks Kitaj (1932–2007)
What is Ronald Brooks Kitaj’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Ronald Brooks Kitaj at 27 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $183–$742, n=11). The auction record is $70,688 for The Sniper (2015, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sniper, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $70,688 | Tajan | Dec 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahler Becomes Politics, Beisbol, 19647, 19647 | Portfolio consisting of 15 screenprints in colour, a book, a photograph, and textured sheets | $4,255 | Roseberys London | May 2018 |
| 2 | R.B. KITAJ Group of 5 color screenprints. | Screenprint | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Vernissage--Cocktail, 1967 | Screenprint | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Barcelonetta, 1979 | Lithograph in colours | $962 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Ruth, 2001 | Monochrome lithograph on wove | $892 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | A Rash Act, 1975 | Ash Act | $882 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Mary Ann | Offset lithograph printed in colours | $794 | Roseberys London | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | FOR FEAR | Screenprint | $711 | Sworders | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Glue-Words, 1967 | Screenprint in colours | $637 | Roseberys London | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 32 | $310 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $385 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $315 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Ronald Brooks Kitaj is an American artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $310. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ronald Brooks Kitaj sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $335 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ronald Brooks Kitaj on OpeningBid →What is a Ronald Brooks Kitaj work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ronald Brooks Kitaj work is $310.
The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj print sells for $299 across 63 lots.
The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj painting sells for $40,401 across 2 lots.
The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj photograph sells for $2,429 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ronald Brooks Kitaj prints typically sell for $174–$633 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 118 | $299†‡ | $2,400 | 53.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $40,401‡ | $70,688 | — | 2024-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $2,429 | $4,255 | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,185‡ | $70,688 | — | 2024-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ronald Brooks Kitaj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (118 lots) median $299 with 53.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $40,401, record $70,688. A typical Ronald Brooks Kitaj painting sells for around 135× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,185.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $242–$425‡ | $358‡ | $550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $174–$633†‡ | $299†‡ | $2,376‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $70,688 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,114‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $4,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,376‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $603 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ronald Brooks Kitaj worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ronald Brooks Kitaj work is $310. The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj print sells for $299 across 63 lots. The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj painting sells for $40,401 across 2 lots. The median Ronald Brooks Kitaj photograph sells for $2,429 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ronald Brooks Kitaj prints typically sell for $174–$633 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ronald Brooks Kitaj print?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ronald Brooks Kitaj print is $299. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ronald Brooks Kitaj's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ronald Brooks Kitaj print is $2,400.
What is the average price of a medium Ronald Brooks Kitaj print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ronald Brooks Kitaj print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ronald Brooks Kitaj's auction record?
Ronald Brooks Kitaj's auction record is $70,688, set in 2015.
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