Bridget Riley (1931–1984)
What is Bridget Riley’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 913 auction results for Bridget Riley at 62 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,878 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,728–$33,778, n=82). The auction record is $5,827,714 for Untitled (Diagonal Curve) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Diagonal Curve), 1966 | Wool | $5,827,714 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Chant 2 | Emulsion on canvas | $5,108,574 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Zing 2, 1971 | Painting | $4,518,567 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Halcyon 2, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $3,578,869 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Reverse, 1963 | Wool | $3,484,358 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Orphean Elegy 7, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $3,468,602 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Cupid’s Quiver, 1985 | Oil paint | $3,091,445 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Gaillard, 1989 | Painting | $2,974,935 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Static 2, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $2,889,947 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Tinct, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $2,839,046 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $1,034,433 |
| Works on paper | 121 | $77,775 |
| Other | 52 | $13,810 |
| Prints | 487 | $10,836 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 72 | $776,162 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 458 | $14,158 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $10,668 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 913 results from 62 houses · How we compute these figures
Bridget Riley is a British (modern) artist with 974 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $12,840. 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 Bridget Riley sold in 2026 for $50,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 896 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bridget Riley work is $12,840.
The median Bridget Riley print sells for $9,499 across 595 lots.
The median Bridget Riley work on paper sells for $75,016 across 118 lots.
The median Bridget Riley painting sells for $776,162 across 91 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bridget Riley prints typically sell for $5,713–$17,060 (the middle half of 397 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bridget Riley prints typically sell for $4,696–$12,578 (the middle half of 163 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 | 623 | $9,499†‡ | $152,549 | 95.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 97 | $776,162†‡ | $6.9M | 93.8% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $75,016†‡ | $381,317 | 95.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $12,065 | $12,065 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 133 | $406,614†‡ | $6.9M | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bridget Riley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (623 lots) median $9,499 with 95.5% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $776,162, record $6,917,193. A typical Bridget Riley painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 133 lots) the median is $406,614.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 163 | $4,696–$12,578†‡ | $8,025†‡ | $99,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 397 | $5,713–$17,060†‡ | $9,824†‡ | $152,549 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $13,022–$19,405‡ | $16,015‡ | $32,576‡ |
† 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) | 9 | $92,144–$269,499‡ | $173,978‡ | $878,760‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $122,845–$484,534 | $263,990 | $3.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $683,955–$2.2M†‡ | $1.2M†‡ | $6.9M |
† 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) | 24 | $46,023–$117,679‡ | $69,234‡ | $305,203 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $44,814–$152,296†‡ | $82,351†‡ | $381,317 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $58,883–$84,253‡ | $74,868‡ | $98,192 |
† 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 | $6.9M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $381,317 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $377,091 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $152,549 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $132,816 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,065 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bridget Riley worth?
Across 896 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bridget Riley work is $12,840. The median Bridget Riley print sells for $9,499 across 595 lots. The median Bridget Riley work on paper sells for $75,016 across 118 lots. The median Bridget Riley painting sells for $776,162 across 91 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bridget Riley prints typically sell for $5,713–$17,060 (the middle half of 397 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bridget Riley prints typically sell for $4,696–$12,578 (the middle half of 163 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 Bridget Riley print?
Based on 595 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bridget Riley print is $9,499. 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 Bridget Riley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bridget Riley print is $152,549.
What is the average price of a Bridget Riley work on paper?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bridget Riley work on paper is $75,016. 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 Bridget Riley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bridget Riley work on paper is $381,317.
What is the average price of a Bridget Riley painting?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bridget Riley painting is $776,162. 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 Bridget Riley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bridget Riley painting is $6,917,193.
What is the average price of a medium Bridget Riley print?
Based on 397 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bridget Riley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,824, 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 Bridget Riley print?
Based on 163 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bridget Riley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,025, 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 Bridget Riley's auction record?
Bridget Riley's auction record is $5,827,714, set in 2016.
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