> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-ritchie · updated 2026-11-03

# Matthew Ritchie (b. 1964)

## What is Matthew Ritchie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $8,820 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,397 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $6,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,397 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Matthew Ritchie work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthew Ritchie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-ritchie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.