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# Tony Ray-Jones (1941–1972)

## What is Tony Ray-Jones’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $1,416 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,416 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Tony Ray-Jones work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.