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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $5,653 | $6,930 | — | 2021-03-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $812 | $1,375 | — | 2025-03-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,930 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,000 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Ryan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-ryan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.