Tony Ray Jones (1941–1972)
What is Tony Ray Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Tony Ray Jones at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $602 including buyer’s premium (middle half $482–$860, n=65). The auction record is $4,583 for Tony Ray Jones. 1941-1972. Photographic Collections Limited, Londres, 1975. Scarborough, 1967. Ramsgate, 1967 (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Ray Jones. 1941-1972. Photographic Collections Limited, Londres, 1975. Scarborough, 1967. Ramsgate, 1967, 1975 | 15 gelatin silver prints, printed by John Benton-Harris, mounted on cardboard | $4,583 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Beauty Contest, Margate, 1967 | Gelatin silver print | $1,486 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Beauty Contest, Margate, 1941 | Silver print | $1,462 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Regents Park, 1969 | Gelatin silver print | $1,399 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Regents Park, 1969, 1941 | Silver print | $1,376 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Ascot, 1969, 1969 | Gelatin silver print | $1,224 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Beauty Contest, Margate, 1967 | Gelatin silver print | $1,224 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Ascot, 1969, 1941 | Silver print | $1,204 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Beauty Contest, Margate, 1941 | Silver print | $1,204 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Beauty Contest, 1967 | Gelatin silver print | $1,137 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 67 | $602 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $602 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Tony Ray Jones is a British artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $602.
A work by Tony Ray Jones sold in 2026 for $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tony Ray Jones on OpeningBid →What is a Tony Ray Jones work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Ray Jones work is $602.
The median Tony Ray Jones photograph sells for $602 across 66 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tony Ray Jones photographs typically sell for $484–$871 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 70 | $602 | $4,583 | 94.3% | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,474 | $4,583 | — | 2026-06-20 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $484–$871 | $602 | $4,583 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $4,583 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,486 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tony Ray Jones worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Ray Jones work is $602. The median Tony Ray Jones photograph sells for $602 across 66 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tony Ray Jones photographs typically sell for $484–$871 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Tony Ray Jones photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Ray Jones photograph is $602.
What is Tony Ray Jones's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Ray Jones photograph is $4,583.
What is the average price of a small Tony Ray Jones photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony Ray Jones photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Tony Ray Jones's auction record?
Tony Ray Jones's auction record is $4,583, set in 2021.
See the full Tony Ray Jones record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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