Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839–1924)
What is Daniel Ridgway Knight’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Daniel Ridgway Knight at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,940 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,680–$32,000, n=5). The auction record is $289,000 for In the Orchard (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Orchard | — | $289,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Maidens Waiting | Oil on canvas | $139,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Brittany Girl Overlooking a Stream | Oil on canvas | $97,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Collecting Flowers | Oil on canvas | $96,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 5 | Gathering Roses | Oil paint | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | The Garden by the River, Vetheuil | Painting | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 7 | Gathering Roses | Oil paint | $69,300 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | After the Day's Chores/A Young Woman Leaning Against the Garden Wall | Oil on canvas | $49,938 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | In the Garden/A Young Woman with a Scythe | Oil on canvas | $49,938 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | Young Woman Knitting by a Garden Gate | Oil on canvas | $36,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $42,969 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $33,600 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Daniel Ridgway Knight is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $32,800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Daniel Ridgway Knight sold in 2025 for $36,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Ridgway Knight work is $32,800.
The median Daniel Ridgway Knight painting sells for $34,800 across 14 lots.
The median Daniel Ridgway Knight work on paper sells for $1,680 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 21 | $34,800‡ | $96,000 | 66.7% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,680 | $5,581 | — | 2026-02-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $30,798–$54,916 | $34,800 | $96,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $96,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $88,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,581 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,680 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Daniel Ridgway Knight worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Ridgway Knight work is $32,800. The median Daniel Ridgway Knight painting sells for $34,800 across 14 lots. The median Daniel Ridgway Knight work on paper sells for $1,680 across 3 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 Daniel Ridgway Knight painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Ridgway Knight painting is $34,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Daniel Ridgway Knight's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Ridgway Knight painting is $96,000.
What is the average price of a medium Daniel Ridgway Knight painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel Ridgway Knight painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $34,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Daniel Ridgway Knight's auction record?
Daniel Ridgway Knight's auction record is $289,000, set in 2007.
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