Paul Ryan (b. 1964)
What is Paul Ryan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Paul Ryan at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,685 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$5,581, n=18). The auction record is $7,178 for Valentines Cowboy (2017, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentines Cowboy, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $7,178 | Menzies Art Brands | Feb 2017 |
| 2 | Pink Queen, 2025 | Oil on belgian linen | $6,691 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | The Garden, Summer Winds, 2008 | Oil on board | $6,485 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Coal Coast, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $6,148 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Pantai Pulukan, screwpine and wave, 2007 | Oil on board | $5,728 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Adrift, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $5,723 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The Crossing, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $5,156 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2025 | Oil on linen | $4,415 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Landscape, 2001 | Oil on board | $4,053 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Green Wave, Black Mountain, 2021 | Oil on linen | $3,938 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $3,288 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,938 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,588 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Ryan is an Australia artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,381. 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 Ryan sold in 2026 for $4,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Ryan on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Ryan work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ryan work is $2,381.
The median Paul Ryan painting sells for $3,338 across 44 lots.
The median Paul Ryan work on paper sells for $111 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Ryan print sells for $44 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Ryan paintings typically sell for $660–$4,177 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $44‡ | $44‡ | — | 2022-09-15 |
| Paintings | 53 | $3,338†‡ | $19,349† | 83% | 2026-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $111† | $508† | 44.4% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,994† | $19,349† | — | 2021-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Ryan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $44. Paintings (53 lots) median $3,338, record $19,349. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,349 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul Ryan painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,994.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $660–$4,177†‡ | $1,905†‡ | $19,349† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $4,135–$6,485† | $5,728† | $11,994† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $19,349† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,994† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $508† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $131 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $44‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Ryan worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ryan work is $2,381. The median Paul Ryan painting sells for $3,338 across 44 lots. The median Paul Ryan work on paper sells for $111 across 4 lots. The median Paul Ryan print sells for $44 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Ryan paintings typically sell for $660–$4,177 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 the average price of a Paul Ryan painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Ryan painting is $3,338. 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 Ryan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Ryan painting is $19,349. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,349 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Paul Ryan painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Ryan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a large Paul Ryan painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Ryan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,728, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Ryan's auction record?
Paul Ryan's auction record is $19,349, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,349 (buyer's premium not included).
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