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Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

British · b. 1962 · Painter

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35auction results2005–2026years recorded69%sold (24)$894Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. EXILEWhyte's · €5,100≈ $6,526≈ £3,429Sign up to see
  2. Robert Ryan, Island, 2019, oil on canvasIslandMorgan O'Driscoll · €3,600≈ $4,069≈ £3,017Sign up to see
  3. THE FOREST AT SUNSETWhyte's · €2,800≈ $4,063≈ £2,004Sign up to see

Robert Ryan’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 35 auction results for Robert Ryan between 2005 and 2026, of which 24 sold (69%). Recorded sale prices range from $190Sign up free to see to $6.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.5kSign up free to see for EXILE at Whyte's in November 2006. The most common medium is oil paintings (32 lots). Most results come from Whyte's (17), Morgan O'Driscoll (16) and Davidson Auctions (1).

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  1. Robert Ryan, The Performer (The Tired Clown), 2000, Mixed Media on Canvas on Board
    The Performer (The Tired Clown), 2000
    Mixed media · Canvas
    72.5x53.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 157
    A$550≈ $384≈ £288≈ €337HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. SONGBIRD, 2008
    Oil · Canvas
    22½ x 22½in. (57.15 x 57.15cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 108
    €680≈ $776≈ £586HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
  3. Robert Ryan, The Cave Dweller, 2019, oil on canvas
    The Cave Dweller, 2019
    Oil · Canvas
    91 x 119½cm (35.8 x 47in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 47
    €1,600≈ $1,864≈ £1,383HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  4. Robert Ryan, The Candle, 2001, oil on canvas
    The Candle, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    130 x 91½cm (51.2 x 36in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 133
    €1,700≈ $1,862≈ £1,456HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  5. Robert Ryan, Birds Eye, 1976, oil on board
    Birds Eye, 1976
    Oil · Board
    61 x 40cm (24 x 15.7in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 198
    €180≈ $190≈ £149HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  6. Robert Ryan, Song Bird, 2008, oil on canvas laid on board
    Song Bird, 2008
    Oil · Canvas
    57 x 65cm (22.4 x 25.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 161
    €700≈ $735≈ £584HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  7. GUARDING THE ENTRANCE, 2010
    Oil · Board
    3½ x 4½in. (8.89 x 11.43cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 265
    €600≈ $650≈ £514HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Whyte's ↗
  8. Robert Ryan, The Mountain Cryer, 2013, oil on canvas
    The Mountain Cryer, 2013
    Oil · Canvas
    91 x 121cm (35.8 x 47.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 113
    €1,300≈ $1,416≈ £1,112HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  9. BUTTERFLY
    Drawing · Paper
    4 x 6in. (10.16 x 15.24cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 296
    €260≈ $285≈ £223HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
  10. Robert Ryan, Untitled, oil on canvas 150 x 100cm
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 294
    £300≈ $340≈ €344HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗

Robert Ryan paintings (33)Robert Ryan oil paintings (32)

Robert Ryan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Ryan at auction?

$6,526Sign up free to see, for EXILE at Whyte's (November 2006) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Ryan?

The median sale price is $894Sign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Ryan have sold at auction?

24 of 35 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Robert Ryan?

Whyte's, Morgan O'Driscoll and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Whyte's · Morgan O'Driscoll · Davidson Auctions

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