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# Bridget Riley (1931–1984)

## What is Bridget Riley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 903 auction results for Bridget Riley at 61 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,045 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,728–$33,778, n=78). The auction record is $5,827,714 for Untitled (Diagonal Curve) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $1,020,246 |
| Works on paper | 120 | $76,934 |
| Other | 51 | $13,870 |
| Prints | 484 | $10,859 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 71 | $733,199 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 456 | $14,158 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $10,668 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 903 results from 61 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bridget Riley is a British (modern) artist with 972 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $12,847. 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 $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Bridget Riley work worth?

Across 894 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bridget Riley work is $12,847.

The median Bridget Riley print sells for $9,499 across 595 lots.

The median Bridget Riley work on paper sells for $75,554 across 118 lots.

The median Bridget Riley painting sells for $722,067 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 | $722,067†‡ | $5.8M | 93.8% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $75,554†‡ | $381,317 | 95.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $12,065 | $12,065 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 130 | $379,204†‡ | $5.8M | — | 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 $722,067, record $5,827,714. A typical Bridget Riley painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 130 lots) the median is $379,204.

## 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) | 50 | $612,182–$2M†‡ | $1.2M†‡ | $5.8M |

† 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) | 23 | $45,143–$121,234‡ | $69,717‡ | $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 | 2016 | $5.8M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4.5M |
| 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bridget Riley worth?

Across 894 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bridget Riley work is $12,847. The median Bridget Riley print sells for $9,499 across 595 lots. The median Bridget Riley work on paper sells for $75,554 across 118 lots. The median Bridget Riley painting sells for $722,067 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 $75,554. 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 $722,067. 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 $5,827,714.

### 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bridget Riley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bridget-riley (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.