Tony Ray-Jones (1941–1972)
What is Tony Ray-Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Tony Ray-Jones at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $845–$2,198, n=9). The auction record is $5,324 for A PORTFOLIO OF FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHS 1967-1969 (2021, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PORTFOLIO OF FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHS 1967-1969, 1967-1969 | Silver gelatin prints | $5,324 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Eton, 1967, 1941 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,250 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 3 | A Portfolio of Fifteen Photographs, 1967-1969 | Silver gelatin prints | $4,734 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| 4 | A Portfolio of Fifteen Photographs 1967-1969, 1941 | Silver print photographs | $4,591 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | BRIMHAM ROCKS, NORTH YORKSHIRE, circa 1968 | Silver gelatin print | $2,198 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 6 | Mablethorpe, 1967 | Silver gelatin print | $2,001 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Lady’s Day, 1941 | Gelatin silver print | $1,524 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | PUBLIC SCHOOL, YORKSHIRE, circa 1967 | Silver gelatin print | $1,416 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2021 |
| 9 | Tony Ray-Jones (1941-1972), circa 1970 | Silver gelatin print | $1,416 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2021 |
| 10 | BROADSTAIRS, 1967 | Silver gelatin print | $930 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $1,416 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,416 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Tony Ray-Jones is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,416.
A work by Tony Ray-Jones sold in 2026 for $4,734, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Ray-Jones work is $1,416.
The median Tony Ray-Jones photograph sells for $1,416 across 14 lots.
The median Tony Ray-Jones print sells for $2,712 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,712 | $4,734 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Photography | 14 | $1,416 | $5,324 | — | 2026-03-04 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $716–$2,149 | $1,416 | $5,324 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $5,324 |
| Photography | 2010 | $5,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $689 |
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 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Ray-Jones work is $1,416. The median Tony Ray-Jones photograph sells for $1,416 across 14 lots. The median Tony Ray-Jones print sells for $2,712 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Tony Ray-Jones photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Ray-Jones photograph is $1,416.
What is Tony Ray-Jones's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Ray-Jones photograph is $5,324.
What is the average price of a small Tony Ray-Jones photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony Ray-Jones photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Tony Ray-Jones's auction record?
Tony Ray-Jones's auction record is $5,324, set in 2021.
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