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# Ross Bleckner (b. 1949)

## What is Ross Bleckner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 314 auction results for Ross Bleckner at 34 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,033 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,605–$22,500, n=44). The auction record is $277,200 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Birdland, 2002 | Painting | $156,250 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 3 | Cage, 1986 | Oil paint | $149,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 4 | Poverty Bouquet, 1986 | Painting | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Sea and Mirror | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Galaxy with Birds, 1993 | Oil on linen | $120,650 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | No Marigold, 1997 | Painting | $113,400 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Unknown Quantities of Light (Part 2) | — | $102,378 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Chamber, 1985 | Painting | $98,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 10 | Wreath | Oil on canvas | $93,143 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $16,250 |
| Other | 33 | $16,223 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $3,660 |
| Prints | 45 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 77 | $46,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 96 | $5,842 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $5,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 314 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ross Bleckner is an American artist with 400 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,750. 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 Ross Bleckner sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ross Bleckner work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ross Bleckner work worth?

Across 313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ross Bleckner work is $9,750.

The median Ross Bleckner painting sells for $16,510 across 172 lots.

The median Ross Bleckner print sells for $1,250 across 55 lots.

The median Ross Bleckner work on paper sells for $3,206 across 34 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ross Bleckner paintings typically sell for $27,500–$73,651 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ross Bleckner paintings typically sell for $4,851–$11,318 (the middle half of 54 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 | 73 | $1,250†‡ | $8,225 | 75.3% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 188 | $16,510†‡ | $277,200 | 91.5% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $3,206†‡ | $37,500 | 73.9% | 2026-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $49,295 | $56,700 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,258 | $11,250 | 55.6% | 2023-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $98,500 | $277,200 | — | 2024-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ross Bleckner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $1,250 with 75.3% sell-through. Paintings (188 lots) median $16,510, record $277,200. A typical Ross Bleckner painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $98,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $520–$1,388† | $753† | $4,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $750–$2,074‡ | $1,260‡ | $8,225 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $4,851–$11,318‡ | $7,352‡ | $51,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $8,580–$18,750‡ | $15,120‡ | $56,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $27,500–$73,651† | $47,827† | $277,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,750–$4,695†‡ | $2,447†‡ | $8,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,268–$7,500† | $3,640† | $13,383 |

† 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 | 2022 | $277,200 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $156,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $56,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $41,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $8,225 |

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 Ross Bleckner worth?

Across 313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ross Bleckner work is $9,750. The median Ross Bleckner painting sells for $16,510 across 172 lots. The median Ross Bleckner print sells for $1,250 across 55 lots. The median Ross Bleckner work on paper sells for $3,206 across 34 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ross Bleckner paintings typically sell for $27,500–$73,651 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ross Bleckner paintings typically sell for $4,851–$11,318 (the middle half of 54 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 Ross Bleckner painting?

Based on 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ross Bleckner painting is $16,510. 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 Ross Bleckner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ross Bleckner painting is $277,200.

### What is the average price of a Ross Bleckner print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ross Bleckner print is $1,250. 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 Ross Bleckner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ross Bleckner print is $8,225.

### What is the average price of a Ross Bleckner work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ross Bleckner work on paper is $3,206. 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 Ross Bleckner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ross Bleckner work on paper is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a large Ross Bleckner painting?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ross Bleckner painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,827, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ross Bleckner painting?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ross Bleckner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ross Bleckner's auction record?

Ross Bleckner's auction record is $277,200, set in 2022.

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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, “Ross Bleckner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ross-bleckner (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.