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# Sophie Ryder (b. 1963)

## What is Sophie Ryder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Sophie Ryder at 20 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,719 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$10,726, n=8). The auction record is $116,693 for Dancing Hares (2018, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Hares, 1963 | Bronze | $116,693 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Lady-Hare with Dog, 1963 | Bronze | $112,783 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Conversation, 2002 | Bronze | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Lady-Hare on Dog, 1963 | Bronze | $69,745 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Minotaur and Hare on a Grate, 1963 | Bronze | $49,208 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Black Dogs, 1995 | Bronze | $43,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Maquette for Paintpots, 1963 | Bronze | $37,412 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Dancing Hares, Maquette, 1992 | Bronze | $32,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Lady Hare Holding Dog, 2001 | Bronze | $30,273 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Dancing Hares, 1963 | Bronze | $30,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 34 | $15,603 |
| Prints | 7 | $511 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $69,745 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $13,847 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,745 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sophie Ryder is a British (modern) artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,446. 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 Sophie Ryder sold in 2026 for $78,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sophie Ryder work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Ryder work is $6,446.

The median Sophie Ryder sculpture sells for $13,964 across 43 lots.

The median Sophie Ryder print sells for $376 across 8 lots.

The median Sophie Ryder work on paper sells for $2,434 across 3 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 | 8 | $376† | $6,543 | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,935 | $4,935 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,434 | $2,850 | 60% | 2024-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 49 | $13,964†‡ | $116,693 | 87.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $107,192 | $116,693 | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sophie Ryder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $376. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,935, record $4,935. A typical Sophie Ryder painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $107,192.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $373–$511† | $378† | $756† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,854–$12,392†‡ | $8,503†‡ | $24,874 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $12,074–$30,829†‡ | $20,538†‡ | $49,208 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $47,537–$107,192‡ | $78,757‡ | $116,693 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $116,693 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $112,783 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,543 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,935 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,434 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $756† |

† 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 Sophie Ryder worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Ryder work is $6,446. The median Sophie Ryder sculpture sells for $13,964 across 43 lots. The median Sophie Ryder print sells for $376 across 8 lots. The median Sophie Ryder work on paper sells for $2,434 across 3 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 Sophie Ryder sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie Ryder sculpture is $13,964. 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 Sophie Ryder's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie Ryder sculpture is $116,693.

### What is the average price of a small Sophie Ryder sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sophie Ryder sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,503, 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 medium Sophie Ryder sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sophie Ryder sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,538, 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 Sophie Ryder's auction record?

Sophie Ryder's auction record is $116,693, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sophie Ryder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sophie-ryder (updated 2026-11-03).

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.