Gary Ray (b. 1952)
Gary Ray is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $638. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gary Ray sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,187 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gary Ray on OpeningBid →What is a Gary Ray work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Ray work is $638.
The median Gary Ray painting sells for $638 across 20 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 | 23 | $638† | $2,640 | 87% | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $187–$625† | $300† | $1,163 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $644–$1,310† | $906† | $2,640 |
† 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 | 2024 | $2,640 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Ray worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Ray work is $638. The median Gary Ray painting sells for $638 across 20 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gary Ray painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Ray painting is $638. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gary Ray's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Ray painting is $2,640.
What is the average price of a medium Gary Ray painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Ray painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $906, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gary Ray's auction record?
Gary Ray's auction record is $2,640, set in 2024.
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