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# Ricky Swallow (b. 1974)

## What is Ricky Swallow’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Ricky Swallow at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,672 including buyer’s premium (middle half $480–$2,586, n=12). The auction record is $24,796 for Last of the Unnatural Acts (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Last of the Unnatural Acts, 2007 | Sculpture | $24,796 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 1974 | Cardboard, plastic and glue on portable record player | $23,500 | Christie's | Aug 2001 |
| 3 | Skewed Open Structure with Rope #3, 2015 | Oil on patinated bronze | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Digital Derby, 1974 | Sculpture | $14,340 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | Picture a Screaming Sculpture | Piezo pigment print on hahnemuhle rag paper | $8,059 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Staggered Hats (Soot), 2011 | Bronze | $7,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2022 |
| 7 | APPLE, 2000 | Cast pigmented resin | $6,971 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2015 |
| 8 | APPLE 2000, 2000 | Cast pigmented resin | $6,971 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2015 |
| 9 | APPLE 2000, 2000, 2000 | Cast pigmented resin | $6,892 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Tube Lamp Study/Yellow, 2017 | Painted steel | $5,120 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $6,971 |
| Other | 12 | $2,082 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,413 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,432 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ricky Swallow is an Australian artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,068. 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 Ricky Swallow sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ricky Swallow works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ricky Swallow work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ricky Swallow work is $2,068.

The median Ricky Swallow work on paper sells for $1,186 across 13 lots.

The median Ricky Swallow sculpture sells for $6,971 across 11 lots.

The median Ricky Swallow print sells for $2,052 across 4 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 | 6 | $2,052† | $8,059 | 66.7% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,186†‡ | $2,918† | 56.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $6,971‡ | $24,796 | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $23,500 | $24,796 | — | 2024-02-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $504–$1,864†‡ | $1,186†‡ | $2,918† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,048–$7,500 | $6,892 | $20,320 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $24,796 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $20,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $8,059 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,669 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,918† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,446 |

† 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 Ricky Swallow worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ricky Swallow work is $2,068. The median Ricky Swallow work on paper sells for $1,186 across 13 lots. The median Ricky Swallow sculpture sells for $6,971 across 11 lots. The median Ricky Swallow print sells for $2,052 across 4 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 Ricky Swallow work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ricky Swallow work on paper is $1,186. 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 Ricky Swallow's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ricky Swallow work on paper is $2,918. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,918 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Ricky Swallow sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ricky Swallow sculpture is $6,971. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ricky Swallow's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ricky Swallow sculpture is $24,796.

### What is the average price of a small Ricky Swallow work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ricky Swallow work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,186, 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 Ricky Swallow's auction record?

Ricky Swallow's auction record is $24,796, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ricky Swallow auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ricky-swallow (updated 2026-11-02).

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.