> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-ronay · updated 2026-11-01

# Matthew Ronay (b. 1976)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Matthew Ronay at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $132 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$191, n=5). The auction record is $5,292 for Finger Rolls (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finger Rolls, 2000 | Enamel | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Bucket of Opera Water, 2001 | Aluminum | $1,890 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Officer, Officer, Officer, Officer!, 2006 | Sculpture | $445 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Cock Getting Beaten, 2004 | Pencil | $191 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Dispersion Piece (from the Four Drawings related to Sculpture 'Five Headed Cock in Drag' suite), 2004 | Pencil | $132 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Spaghetti and Meat Balls!, 2004 | Pencil | $132 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Ah! Peanut Butter, Oh My!, 2004 | Pencil | $127 | Wright | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $162 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $162 |

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


Matthew Ronay is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $191.

A work by Matthew Ronay sold in 2025 for $445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthew Ronay work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Ronay work is $191.

The median Matthew Ronay sculpture sells for $1,168 across 2 lots.

The median Matthew Ronay work on paper sells for $132 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $132 | $191 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,168 | $1,890 | 50% | 2025-11-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,890 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $445 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $191 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $132 |

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 Ronay worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Ronay work is $191. The median Matthew Ronay sculpture sells for $1,168 across 2 lots. The median Matthew Ronay work on paper sells for $132 across 4 lots.

### What is Matthew Ronay's auction record?

Matthew Ronay's auction record is $5,292, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthew Ronay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-ronay (updated 2026-11-01).

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.