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

# Henry Ryland (1856–1924)

## What is Henry Ryland’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Henry Ryland at 16 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,690 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,348–$17,780, n=6). The auction record is $74,805 for The Four Seasons (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Four Seasons, 1856 | Wool | $74,805 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Allégorie de la musique, 1856 | Watercolor | $46,600 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Florimel, 1856 | Pencil | $45,113 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Japonica, 1856 | Pencil | $45,052 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Pearls, 1856 | Pencil | $41,570 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | Vanity, 1856 | Pencil | $33,183 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Jasmine, 1856 | Watercolour | $30,868 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Idle Moments | Pencil and watercolour on paper | $26,904 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Vanity, 1856 | Pencil | $25,136 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Love's Messengers, 1856 | Pencil and watercolor | $20,320 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $12,929 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $4,531 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $13,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $9,382 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Ryland is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,178. 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 Henry Ryland sold in 2026 for $26,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Ryland work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ryland work is $7,178.

The median Henry Ryland work on paper sells for $7,178 across 36 lots.

The median Henry Ryland painting sells for $15,240 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Ryland work on papers typically sell for $2,550–$16,767 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $15,240 | $30,868 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $7,178†‡ | $74,805 | 90% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $46,600 | $74,805 | — | 2020-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,331–$29,236† | $6,432† | $45,113 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,550–$16,767†‡ | $7,178†‡ | $74,805 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $74,805 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $46,600 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $30,868 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,320 |

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 Henry Ryland worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ryland work is $7,178. The median Henry Ryland work on paper sells for $7,178 across 36 lots. The median Henry Ryland painting sells for $15,240 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Ryland work on papers typically sell for $2,550–$16,767 (the middle half of 26 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 Henry Ryland work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Ryland work on paper is $7,178. 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 Henry Ryland's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Ryland work on paper is $74,805.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Ryland work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Ryland work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,178, 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 Henry Ryland's auction record?

Henry Ryland's auction record is $74,805, set in 2020.

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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, “Henry Ryland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-ryland (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.