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# Fergus O'Ryan (1911–1989)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Fergus O'Ryan at 5 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $562 including buyer’s premium (middle half $482–$638, n=6). The auction record is $10,319 for Crampton Court, Dame Street (2003, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crampton Court, Dame Street | Oil on board | $10,319 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 2 | Andalucian Village | Oil on board | $7,264 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 3 | The Norfolk Market | Oil on board | $7,112 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 4 | Achill Sound | Oil on board | $6,262 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 5 | The Canal, Mespil Road, Autumn | Oil on board | $6,256 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | The millstream - Autumn | Oil on board | $5,528 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 7 | The Twelve Bens from Gurteen Bay | Oil on canvas | $5,480 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 8 | Gledswood House, Co. Dublin; A View Through Trees | Oil on board | $5,159 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Mount Street Bridge | Oil on board | $4,583 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | Summer's Day, Robertstown, Co. Kildare | Oil on board | $4,335 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 128 | $1,197 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $977 |
| Other | 5 | $767 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $1,591 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $865 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fergus O'Ryan is an Irish artist with 222 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,188. 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 Fergus O'Ryan sold in 2026 for $2,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fergus O'Ryan work is $1,188.

The median Fergus O'Ryan painting sells for $1,290 across 149 lots.

The median Fergus O'Ryan work on paper sells for $977 across 5 lots.

The median Fergus O'Ryan print sells for $328 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Fergus O'Ryan paintings typically sell for $1,084–$2,385 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Fergus O'Ryan paintings typically sell for $385–$1,563 (the middle half of 73 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 | 3 | $328 | $345 | 66.7% | 2015-12-02 |
| Paintings | 202 | $1,290†‡ | $10,319 | 73.8% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $977 | $1,254 | 83.3% | 2016-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,256† | $10,319 | — | 2011-04-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Fergus O'Ryan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $328 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (202 lots) median $1,290, record $10,319. A typical Fergus O'Ryan painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $6,256.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $385–$1,563† | $867† | $7,264 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $1,084–$2,385†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $10,319 |

† 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 | 2003 | $10,319 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $7,264 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,254 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,165 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $311 |

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 worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fergus O'Ryan work is $1,188. The median Fergus O'Ryan painting sells for $1,290 across 149 lots. The median Fergus O'Ryan work on paper sells for $977 across 5 lots. The median Fergus O'Ryan print sells for $328 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fergus O'Ryan paintings typically sell for $1,084–$2,385 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fergus O'Ryan paintings typically sell for $385–$1,563 (the middle half of 73 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 Fergus O'Ryan painting?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fergus O'Ryan painting is $1,290. 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 Fergus O'Ryan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fergus O'Ryan painting is $10,319.

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

Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fergus O'Ryan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,625, 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 Fergus O'Ryan painting?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fergus O'Ryan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Fergus O'Ryan's auction record is $10,319, set in 2003.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fergus-o-ryan (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.