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# Fergus O'Ryan RHA (1911–1989)

## What is Fergus O'Ryan RHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Fergus O'Ryan RHA at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,735 including buyer’s premium (middle half $940–$1,935, n=7). The auction record is $4,335 for Summer's Day, Robertstown, Co. Kildare (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer's Day, Robertstown, Co. Kildare | Oil on board | $4,335 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Huband Bridge, Dublin | Oil on canvas | $3,759 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Stream in Winter | Oil on board | $2,007 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Huband Bridge, Percy Place, Dublin | Oil on canvas | $1,863 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Evening Light, near Cashel | Oil on board | $1,735 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | College of the Irish Nobles, Salamanca, Spain | Oil on board | $1,092 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | St. Stephen's Green | Oil on board | $1,084 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Reflections, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney | Oil on board | $795 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | The Twelve Pins, from Roundstone, Co. Galway | Oil on canvas | $145 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,735 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,799 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fergus O'Ryan RHA is an Irish artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fergus O'Ryan RHA sold in 2026 for $2,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fergus O'Ryan RHA work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fergus O'Ryan RHA work is $885.

The median Fergus O'Ryan RHA painting sells for $1,115 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,115† | $3,759 | 92.9% | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,335† | $6,285† | — | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $529–$1,129† | $847† | $1,851† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,115–$1,935† | $1,735† | $3,759 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,759 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,007 |

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 Fergus O'Ryan RHA worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fergus O'Ryan RHA work is $885. The median Fergus O'Ryan RHA painting sells for $1,115 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Fergus O'Ryan RHA painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fergus O'Ryan RHA painting is $1,115. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fergus O'Ryan RHA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fergus O'Ryan RHA painting is $3,759.

### What is Fergus O'Ryan RHA's auction record?

Fergus O'Ryan RHA's auction record is $6,285, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,285 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fergus O'Ryan RHA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fergus-o-ryan-rha (updated 2026-11-03).

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.