John Risley Paintings: Auction Prices

1919–2001

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for John Risley paintings between 2011 and 2025, of which 15 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $5,000 for “Custom bench” at Rago Auctions in 2021.

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1. 
   Chair and ottoman, c. 1965

   enameled metal

   40 h x 25 w x 30 d in (102 x 63 x 76 cm)

   Wright · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 371
   $1,080≈ £793≈ €930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Settee, c. 1965

   enameled metal

   50 h x 35 w x 17 d in (127 x 89 x 43 cm)

   Wright · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 374
   $2,159≈ £1,586≈ €1,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Untitled

   painted and stained wood, copper tubing · Panel

   27½ h x 18½ w x 7½ d in (70 x 47 x 19 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 19, 2024 · Lot 182
   $1,048≈ £823≈ €975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Duyan lounge chairs, pair, c. 1952

   enameled steel, rattan, bamboo

   33 h x 31 w x 38½ d in (84 x 79 x 98 cm)

   Wright · Feb 8, 2024 · Lot 244
   $1,703≈ £1,352≈ €1,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   Dog stool/table, c. 1960

   enameled steel

   15½ h x 35 w x 12 d in (39 x 89 x 30 cm)

   Wright · Feb 8, 2024 · Lot 114
   $2,772≈ £2,200≈ €2,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Kangaroo and Joey lounge chair

   enameled steel

   35 h x 24 w x 36 d in (89 x 61 x 91 cm)

   Wright · Feb 8, 2024 · Lot 185
   $1,386≈ £1,100≈ €1,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
7. 
   Custom bench, 1990

   enameled steel

   55½ h x 42 w x 22¼ d in (141 x 107 x 57 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 14, 2021 · Lot 677
   $5,000≈ £3,550≈ €4,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Duyan lounge chair, c. 1952

   enameled steel, bamboo, rattan

   38 h x 37¾ w x 35 d in (97 x 96 x 89 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 560
   $1,375≈ £1,073≈ €1,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   settee, c. 1965

   enameled steel

   50½ h x 36 w x 24½ d in (128 x 91 x 62 cm)

   Wright · Feb 20, 2020 · Lot 104
   $1,500≈ £1,166≈ €1,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Duyan stool, c. 1952

    enameled steel, rattan, bamboo

    14 h x 22 w x 23 d in (36 x 56 x 58 cm)

    Wright · Feb 20, 2020 · Lot 312
    $1,040≈ £808≈ €964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
11. 
    settee, c. 1965

    enameled iron

    56½ h x 45½ w x 23 d in (144 x 116 x 58 cm)

    Wright · Feb 20, 2020 · Lot 182
    $1,820≈ £1,414≈ €1,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    chairs, pair, c. 1965

    enameled steel, upholstery

    50½ h x 25 w x 22 d in (128 x 63 x 56 cm)

    Wright · Sep 12, 2019 · Lot 642
    $1,000≈ £811≈ €912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
13. 
    Untitled, 1960

    Acrylic · Board

    35 h x 11 w in (89 x 28 cm)

    Wright · Sep 20, 2018 · Lot 568
    $500≈ £376≈ €425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    rare Duyan lounge chair, c. 1952

    cane, enameled steel, teak

    36½ h x 38 w x 41 d in (93 x 97 x 104 cm)

    Wright · Sep 10, 2015 · Lot 324
    $2,500≈ £1,624≈ €2,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    Lady chair and ottoman, c. 1965

    Enameled steel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 290
    $2,813≈ £1,800≈ €2,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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