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Tom Ryan (b. 1922)

Tom Ryan is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,000.

A work by Tom Ryan sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Tom Ryan work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Ryan work is $1,000.

The median Tom Ryan work on paper sells for $812 across 7 lots.

The median Tom Ryan painting sells for $5,653 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings3$5,653$6,930—2021-03-02
Works on Paper7$812$1,375—2025-03-25

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2021$6,930
Paintings2017$5,653
Works on Paper2023$1,375
Works on Paper2023$1,000

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Tom Ryan worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Ryan work is $1,000. The median Tom Ryan work on paper sells for $812 across 7 lots. The median Tom Ryan painting sells for $5,653 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Tom Ryan's auction record?

Tom Ryan's auction record is $14,280, set in 2018.

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