Richard Ryan (b. 1974)
Richard Ryan is a Chilean artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $247. 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 Richard Ryan sold in 2026 for $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Ryan on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Ryan work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ryan work is $247.
The median Richard Ryan print sells for $187 across 37 lots.
The median Richard Ryan photograph sells for $118 across 6 lots.
The median Richard Ryan painting sells for $1,800 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Ryan prints typically sell for $77–$866 (the middle half of 30 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 | 43 | $187‡ | $1,822 | 86% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,800† | $2,500† | — | 2025-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 9 | $118‡ | $216‡ | 66.7% | 2026-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,822† | $2,500† | — | 2025-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Ryan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $187 with 86% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,800, record $2,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Richard Ryan painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,822.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $160–$225‡ | $180‡ | $247‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $77–$866‡ | $195‡ | $1,822 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $83–$135‡ | $119‡ | $216‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $2,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,822 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,571 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,100 |
| Photography | 2026 | $216‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $135‡ |
† 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 Richard Ryan worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ryan work is $247. The median Richard Ryan print sells for $187 across 37 lots. The median Richard Ryan photograph sells for $118 across 6 lots. The median Richard Ryan painting sells for $1,800 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Ryan prints typically sell for $77–$866 (the middle half of 30 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 Richard Ryan print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ryan print is $187. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Ryan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ryan print is $1,822.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Ryan print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Ryan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Ryan's auction record?
Richard Ryan's auction record is $1,822, set in 2016.
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