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

# Bob Ryan (1931–2017)

Bob Ryan is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $645. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bob Ryan sold in 2026 for $717, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bob Ryan work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Ryan work is $645.

The median Bob Ryan painting sells for $645 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $645 | $1,364 | 80% | 2026-03-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,364 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $717 |

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 Bob Ryan worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Ryan work is $645. The median Bob Ryan painting sells for $645 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bob Ryan's auction record?

Bob Ryan's auction record is $1,364, set in 2008.

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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, “Bob Ryan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-ryan (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.