Chauncey Foster Ryder (1868–1949)
Chauncey Foster Ryder is an American artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,530. 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 Chauncey Foster Ryder is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,750; 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 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chauncey Foster Ryder work is $2,530.
The median Chauncey Foster Ryder painting sells for $3,738 across 53 lots.
The median Chauncey Foster Ryder work on paper sells for $627 across 12 lots.
The median Chauncey Foster Ryder print sells for $246 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Chauncey Foster Ryder paintings typically sell for $1,245–$3,522 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Chauncey Foster Ryder paintings typically sell for $3,450–$10,157 (the middle half of 25 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 | 8 | $246†‡ | $1,440 | — | 2016-03-02 |
| Paintings | 58 | $3,738†‡ | $21,250 | 91.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $627‡ | $6,000 | 92.3% | 2023-11-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,200 | $21,250 | — | 2007-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chauncey Foster Ryder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $246. Paintings (58 lots) median $3,738, record $21,250. A typical Chauncey Foster Ryder painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $19,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $139–$316†‡ | $240†‡ | $546 |
† 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) | 26 | $1,245–$3,522‡ | $2,370‡ | $9,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,450–$10,157†‡ | $7,800†‡ | $21,250 |
† 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) | 8 | $411–$566‡ | $475‡ | $850‡ |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $21,250 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $20,562 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,440 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $546 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chauncey Foster Ryder worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chauncey Foster Ryder work is $2,530. The median Chauncey Foster Ryder painting sells for $3,738 across 53 lots. The median Chauncey Foster Ryder work on paper sells for $627 across 12 lots. The median Chauncey Foster Ryder print sells for $246 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Chauncey Foster Ryder paintings typically sell for $1,245–$3,522 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chauncey Foster Ryder paintings typically sell for $3,450–$10,157 (the middle half of 25 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 Chauncey Foster Ryder painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chauncey Foster Ryder painting is $3,738. 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 Chauncey Foster Ryder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chauncey Foster Ryder painting is $21,250.
What is the average price of a Chauncey Foster Ryder work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chauncey Foster Ryder work on paper is $627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chauncey Foster Ryder's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chauncey Foster Ryder work on paper is $6,000.
What is the average price of a small Chauncey Foster Ryder painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chauncey Foster Ryder painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Chauncey Foster Ryder painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chauncey Foster Ryder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,800, 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 Chauncey Foster Ryder's auction record?
Chauncey Foster Ryder's auction record is $21,250, set in 2007.
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