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

# Ray Garvey (1943–2001)

Ray Garvey is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $336. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ray Garvey sold in 2024 for $444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ray Garvey work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Garvey work is $336.

The median Ray Garvey work on paper sells for $205 across 4 lots.

The median Ray Garvey painting sells for $545 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $545 | $647 | — | 2024-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $205† | $363 | 80% | 2025-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $647 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $444 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $363 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $308 |

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 Garvey worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Garvey work is $336. The median Ray Garvey work on paper sells for $205 across 4 lots. The median Ray Garvey painting sells for $545 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ray Garvey's auction record is $647, set in 2001.

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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 Garvey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ray-garvey (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.