> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-ray · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gary Ray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-ray (updated 2026-11-02).

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.