Issachar Ryback (1897–1935)
Issachar Ryback is a Russian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,914. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Issachar Ryback sold in 2024 for $3,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Issachar Ryback work is $2,914.
The median Issachar Ryback work on paper sells for $1,508 across 24 lots.
The median Issachar Ryback painting sells for $10,900 across 22 lots.
The median Issachar Ryback sculpture sells for $750 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Issachar Ryback work on papers typically sell for $537–$3,859 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $400 | $960 | — | 2016-09-18 |
| Paintings | 29 | $10,900‡ | $42,000 | 75.9% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,508‡ | $62,500 | 63.2% | 2025-12-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $750‡ | $885 | — | 2021-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $42,000 | $62,500 | — | 2019-11-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Issachar Ryback's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $400. Paintings (29 lots) median $10,900, record $42,000. A typical Issachar Ryback painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $42,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $7,552–$24,000‡ | $19,000‡ | $42,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $537–$3,859‡ | $1,062‡ | $62,500 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $42,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $38,240 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $28,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $960 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $885 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $750‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Issachar Ryback worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Issachar Ryback work is $2,914. The median Issachar Ryback work on paper sells for $1,508 across 24 lots. The median Issachar Ryback painting sells for $10,900 across 22 lots. The median Issachar Ryback sculpture sells for $750 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Issachar Ryback work on papers typically sell for $537–$3,859 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Issachar Ryback work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Issachar Ryback work on paper is $1,508. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Issachar Ryback's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Issachar Ryback work on paper is $62,500.
What is the average price of a Issachar Ryback painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Issachar Ryback painting is $10,900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Issachar Ryback's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Issachar Ryback painting is $42,000.
What is the average price of a small Issachar Ryback work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Issachar Ryback work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Issachar Ryback painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Issachar Ryback painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Issachar Ryback's auction record?
Issachar Ryback's auction record is $62,500, set in 2019.
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