Adrian Ryan (1920–1998)
Adrian Ryan is a British (modern) artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $805. 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 Adrian Ryan is recorded as sold in 2026 for $938; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Ryan work is $805.
The median Adrian Ryan painting sells for $1,060 across 43 lots.
The median Adrian Ryan work on paper sells for $198 across 20 lots.
The median Adrian Ryan print sells for $729 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian Ryan paintings typically sell for $939–$2,091 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Adrian Ryan work on papers typically sell for $130–$417 (the middle half of 20 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 | 2 | $729 | $1,332 | — | 2018-12-12 |
| Paintings | 43 | $1,060†‡ | $6,040‡ | — | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $198†‡ | $2,124 | 80% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,175‡ | $6,040‡ | — | 2026-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adrian Ryan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $729. Paintings (43 lots) median $1,060, record $6,040. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,175.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $470–$1,745‡ | $794‡ | $4,874 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $939–$2,091†‡ | $1,141†‡ | $6,040‡ |
† 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) | 20 | $130–$417†‡ | $198†‡ | $2,124 |
† 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 | 2026 | $6,040‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,745‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,332 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $126 |
‡ 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 Adrian Ryan worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Ryan work is $805. The median Adrian Ryan painting sells for $1,060 across 43 lots. The median Adrian Ryan work on paper sells for $198 across 20 lots. The median Adrian Ryan print sells for $729 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian Ryan paintings typically sell for $939–$2,091 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Adrian Ryan work on papers typically sell for $130–$417 (the middle half of 20 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 Adrian Ryan painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Ryan painting is $1,060. 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 Adrian Ryan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Ryan painting is $6,040. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Adrian Ryan work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Ryan work on paper is $198. 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 Adrian Ryan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Ryan work on paper is $2,124.
What is the average price of a medium Adrian Ryan painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adrian Ryan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,141, 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 the average price of a small Adrian Ryan work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adrian Ryan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $198, 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 Adrian Ryan's auction record?
Adrian Ryan's auction record is $6,040, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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