Ryan McGinley

b. 1977

Ryan McGinley is an American photographer and lives in New York City. He began taking photographs in 1998. In 2003, at the age of 25, he was one of the youngest artists to have… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ryan McGinley, Marieke (Fall Foliage), 2011, c-printMarieke (Fall Foliage)Phillips · £21,250≈ $35,513≈ €25,783Sign up to see
  2. Ryan McGinley, Jonas (Molten), 2009, chromogenic print, flush mounted between PlexiglasJonas (Molten)Phillips · $25,000≈ £14,873≈ €18,254Sign up to see
  3. Ryan McGinley, Raina (Falling, Bridge), 2005, chromogenic printRaina (Falling, Bridge)Phillips · £13,750≈ $21,575≈ €17,411Sign up to see

Ryan McGinley’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 51 auction results for Ryan McGinley between 2013 and 2026, of which 44 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $64Sign up free to see to $35.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $35.5kSign up free to see for Marieke (Fall Foliage) at Phillips in April 2014. The most common medium is photographs (47 lots). Most results come from Phillips (46), Rago Auctions (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2).

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  1. Ryan McGinley, Marcel, 2009, gelatin silver print
    Marcel, 2009
    Photograph
    18 h x 13½ w in (46 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 209
    $2,261≈ £1,689≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ryan McGinley, Amanda (Breeze Meadow), 2011, chromogenic print face-mounted to Diasec, in artist's chosen frame
    Amanda (Breeze Meadow), 2011
    Photograph
    47 1/2 x 71 1/2 in. (120.7 x 181.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    $5,418≈ £4,041≈ €4,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ryan McGinley, WOW (Works on Whatever) Project Beach Towel, 2014, digital print on brushed cotton towel
    WOW (Works on Whatever) Project Beach Towel, 2014
    Print (other)
    59¼ h x 68⅜ w in (150 x 174 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $64≈ £48≈ €56Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Ryan McGinley, Metamorphosis, 2011, chromogenic print face-mounted to Diasec, in artist's chosen frame
    Metamorphosis, 2011
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    44 3/4 x 29 3/8 in. (113.7 x 74.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $4,515≈ £3,347≈ €3,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Ryan McGinley, Amanda (Leaves), 2010, C-print face mounted to acrylic, mounted to aluminum
    Amanda (Leaves), 2010
    Photograph
    47⅞ h x 71¾ w in (122 x 182 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 193
    $4,064≈ £3,071≈ €3,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Ryan McGinley, Jonas (Molten), 2009, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas and flush-mounted
    Jonas (Molten), 2009
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    111 1/4 x 71 3/4 in. (282.6 x 182.2 cm) Overall 114 5/8 x 75 1/8 in. (291.1 x 190.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 400
    $8,255≈ £6,309≈ €7,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ryan McGinley, Tim, Moon, 2004, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Tim, Moon, 2004
    Photograph
    40 x 27 in. (101.6 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 401
    $5,080≈ £3,882≈ €4,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ryan McGinley, The Surf, 2003, chromogenic print flush-mounted to aluminum
    The Surf, 2003
    Photograph
    39 5/8 x 29 3/4 in. (100.6 x 75.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $7,620≈ £5,724≈ €6,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ryan McGinley, Morrissey 6, 2005–2006, chromogenic print, Diasec-mounted
    Morrissey 6, 2005–2006
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    38 5/8 x 25 1/2 in. (98.1 x 64.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $2,540≈ £2,005≈ €2,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ryan McGinley, Marcel, 2007, chromogenic print
    Marcel, 2007
    Photograph
    image 20 x 13 in. (50.8 x 33 cm) sheet 20 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (53 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $762≈ £602≈ €711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

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Ryan McGinley: quick facts

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

$35,513Sign up free to see, for Marieke (Fall Foliage) at Phillips (April 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ryan McGinley?

The median sale price is $8.2kSign up free to see across 44 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ryan McGinley have sold at auction?

44 of 51 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ryan McGinley?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

About Ryan McGinley

Ryan McGinley is an American photographer and lives in New York City. He began taking photographs in 1998. In 2003, at the age of 25, he was one of the youngest artists to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. He was named Photographer of the Year in 2003 by American Photo Magazine. In 2007, he was given the Young Photographer Infinity Award by the International Center of Photography. In 2009, he was honored at The Young Collectors Council's Artists Ball at the Guggenheim Museum. A 2014 GQ article declared McGinley, "the most important photographer in America."

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