Paul Riley (b. 1944)
Paul Riley is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $646. 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 Paul Riley sold in 2024 for $8,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Riley on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Riley work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Riley work is $646.
The median Paul Riley painting sells for $486 across 3 lots.
The median Paul Riley sculpture sells for $4,319 across 2 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 | $486‡ | $742 | 75% | 2024-07-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,319 | $8,087 | — | 2024-05-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,087 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $742 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $550 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $486‡ |
‡ 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 Paul Riley worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Riley work is $646. The median Paul Riley painting sells for $486 across 3 lots. The median Paul Riley sculpture sells for $4,319 across 2 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 Paul Riley's auction record?
Paul Riley's auction record is $8,087, set in 2024.
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