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# Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839–1924)

## What is Daniel Ridgway Knight’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $42,969 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Daniel Ridgway Knight work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Daniel Ridgway Knight work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.