What is a Ryan McGinness work worth?
b. 1972 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 43 priced auction sales, works by Ryan McGinness have sold for a median of $3,500Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,134Sign up free to see and $8,125Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,265Sign up free to see across 22 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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Ryan McGinness prices by medium
- Auction results
- 53
- Sold rate
- 81%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $3.5kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $50kSign up free to see Untitled (Black Hole, Blue), Phillips, Sep 2014
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 19 | $820–$2.8kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 19 | $4.4k–$21.5kSign up free to see | $15kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1.5k–$3.5kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (25), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (10), Wright (9)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $320–$1.3kSign up free to see | $839Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 10 | $1.1k–$4.9kSign up free to see | $2.1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 21 | $1.5k–$7.5kSign up free to see | $4kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $15k–$44.8kSign up free to see | $35kSign up free to see |
Recent Ryan McGinness sales
- Untitled (BH24in.3), screenprint in colos on wood panel — $5,320Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Sep 10, 2026
- Bilderbergers Bones Brigade, oil and screenprint in colors on linen over wood — $4,864Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jul 22, 2026
- Black Hole Tondo, acrylic on canvas — $44,800Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jul 22, 2026
- Untitled, screenprint in colors — $320Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jun 25, 2026
- Reasoned Relationships vs. Illogical Love, 24-karat gold leaf on paper with matching 24-karat gold leaf frame — $1,536Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), May 19, 2026
- Untitled, screenprint in colors — $66Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 13, 2026
- Untitled (from the Project Rainbow series), oil enamel and screenprint on wood panel — $3,048Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- Untitled (from the Project Rainbow series), oil enamel and screenprint on wood panel — $2,032Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
Questions about Ryan McGinness prices
What is a Ryan McGinness work worth?
Based on 43 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Ryan McGinness have sold for a median of $3,500, and half of them sold between $1,134 and $8,125. 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 Ryan McGinness sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $50,000 for “Untitled (Black Hole, Blue)” at Phillips in September 2014.
Which Ryan McGinness medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $15,000 (19 sales).
How often do Ryan McGinness works sell at auction?
81% of the 53 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Ryan McGinness work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 53 lots by Ryan McGinness recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 43 found a buyer (81%).
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