What is a John Risley work worth?
1919–2001 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 35 priced auction sales, works by John Risley have sold for a median of $1,703Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,044Sign up free to see and $2,793Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,386Sign up free to see across 9 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Risley prices by medium
- Auction results
- 37
- Sold rate
- 95%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2025
- Median price
- $1.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $5kSign up free to see Suite of furniture (6), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), May 2012
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1.1k–$2.6kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 7 | $1.7k–$3.1kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (24), Rago Auctions (6), Bonhams (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 3 | $1k–$1.5kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 22 | $1.1k–$2.4kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
Recent John Risley sales
- Chair and ottoman, enameled metal — $1,080Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 24, 2025
- Settee, enameled metal — $2,159Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 24, 2025
- Untitled, painted and stained wood, copper tubing — $1,048Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 19, 2024
- Footed Tiger basket, enameled steel — $441Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 8, 2024
- Duyan lounge chairs, pair, enameled steel, rattan, bamboo — $1,703Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 8, 2024
- Kangaroo and Joey lounge chair, enameled steel — $1,386Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 8, 2024
- Dog stool/table, enameled steel — $2,772Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 8, 2024
- Chair, enameled steel — $3,780Sign up free to see, Wright, Oct 3, 2023
Questions about John Risley prices
What is a John Risley work worth?
Based on 35 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Risley have sold for a median of $1,703, and half of them sold between $1,044 and $2,793. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Risley sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $5,000 for “Suite of furniture (6)” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in May 2012.
Which John Risley medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $2,040 (7 sales).
How often do John Risley works sell at auction?
95% of the 37 lots recorded between 2001 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a John Risley work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 37 auction results for John Risley between 2001 and 2025, and 35 of them sold (95%).
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