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

# Ray Delaney (b. 1972)

Ray Delaney is an Irish artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,733. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ray Delaney sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,989 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ray Delaney work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Delaney work is $1,733.

The median Ray Delaney sculpture sells for $1,700 across 37 lots.

The median Ray Delaney print sells for $2,093 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ray Delaney sculptures typically sell for $1,100–$2,294 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,093† | $2,196† | — | 2026-04-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 46 | $1,700† | $3,518† | 80.4% | 2025-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,148–$2,121† | $1,331† | $3,512† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,100–$2,294† | $1,749† | $3,518† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,518† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,512† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,196† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,989† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ray Delaney worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Delaney work is $1,733. The median Ray Delaney sculpture sells for $1,700 across 37 lots. The median Ray Delaney print sells for $2,093 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ray Delaney sculptures typically sell for $1,100–$2,294 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ray Delaney sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Delaney sculpture is $1,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ray Delaney's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Delaney sculpture is $3,518. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,518 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ray Delaney sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ray Delaney sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ray Delaney sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ray Delaney sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ray Delaney's auction record?

Ray Delaney's auction record is $3,518, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,518 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ray Delaney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ray-delaney (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.