Thomas Ryan (b. 1929)
Thomas Ryan is an Irish artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,497. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Ryan sold in 2026 for $3,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Ryan on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Ryan work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ryan work is $1,497.
The median Thomas Ryan painting sells for $2,284 across 10 lots.
The median Thomas Ryan work on paper sells for $943 across 1 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 | 16 | $2,284† | $8,371 | 62.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $943† | $943† | 16.7% | 1998-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,379–$3,511† | $1,726† | $5,023 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,371 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,023 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $943† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Ryan worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ryan work is $1,497. The median Thomas Ryan painting sells for $2,284 across 10 lots. The median Thomas Ryan work on paper sells for $943 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Thomas Ryan painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ryan painting is $2,284. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thomas Ryan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ryan painting is $8,371.
What is Thomas Ryan's auction record?
Thomas Ryan's auction record is $8,560, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,560 (buyer's premium not included).
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