Matthew Ritchie (b. 1964)
What is Matthew Ritchie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Matthew Ritchie at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $745–$4,159, n=6). The auction record is $204,000 for Lucky Break (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucky Break, 2000 | Oil paint | $204,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | Manifold Atlas | Linen | $62,500 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 3 | The Universal Cell, 2004 | Stainless steel | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Where I'm Coming From, 2003 | Oil paint | $16,340 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Command and Control, 2014 | Oil and ink on linen | $13,860 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Two Trees in Eden, 2001 | Indian ink and pencil on Mylar, in seven parts | $10,529 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 7 | Hypercycle, 2009 | Graphite | $9,525 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Anti-City, 2000 | Oil and marker on canvas | $8,820 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | The Four Forces (The Light Force), 2008 | Oil and marker on linen | $6,930 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Objects and realism, 2014 | Oil paint | $6,350 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $8,820 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,397 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $6,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,397 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Matthew Ritchie is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,848.
A work by Matthew Ritchie sold in 2025 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Ritchie work is $3,848.
The median Matthew Ritchie work on paper sells for $2,000 across 13 lots.
The median Matthew Ritchie painting sells for $6,930 across 9 lots.
The median Matthew Ritchie print sells for $750 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $750 | $1,000 | 80% | 2019-10-25 |
| Paintings | 10 | $6,930 | $204,000 | 90% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,000 | $10,529 | 81.3% | 2026-08-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $27,940 | $27,940 | — | 2023-02-23 |
Matthew Ritchie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $750 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $6,930, record $204,000. A typical Matthew Ritchie painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,300–$16,340 | $6,930 | $204,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $924–$1,750 | $1,397 | $10,529 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,253–$8,202 | $5,695 | $9,525 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $204,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $62,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $27,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $10,529 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthew Ritchie worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Ritchie work is $3,848. The median Matthew Ritchie work on paper sells for $2,000 across 13 lots. The median Matthew Ritchie painting sells for $6,930 across 9 lots. The median Matthew Ritchie print sells for $750 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Matthew Ritchie work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Ritchie work on paper is $2,000.
What is Matthew Ritchie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Ritchie work on paper is $10,529.
What is Matthew Ritchie's auction record?
Matthew Ritchie's auction record is $204,000, set in 2005.
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