Dermod O'Brien Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

Irish · 1865–1945

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for Dermod O'Brien oil paintings between 2002 and 2025, of which 14 sold (70% sell-through). Prices realised range from $809 to $5,418, with a median of $2,183 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $5,418 for “PORTRAIT OF A MODEL, THOUGHT TO BE EMILY SCOBEL” at Whyte's in 2003.

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1. 
   SEATED FISHERMAN

   Oil · Canvas

   12 x 9¾in. (30.48 x 24.77cm)

   Whyte's · Sep 29, 2025 · Lot 11
   €1,500≈ $1,758≈ £1,308HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   ROUNDSTONE, COUNTY GALWAY, 1920

   Oil · Board

   10 x 14in. (25.40 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 216
   €750≈ $813≈ £643HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   VIEW FROM CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN

   Oil · Board

   9 x 12in. (22.86 x 30.48cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 200
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   NEAR SANDYFORD, DUBLIN

   Oil · Board

   11 x 13½in. (27.94 x 34.29cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 199
   €750≈ $809≈ £646HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   December Evening, Curraghchase, Co. Limerick

   Oil · Canvas

   45.6 x 61cm

   deVeres · Nov 21, 2023 · Lot 58
   €2,000≈ $2,191≈ £1,747HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at deVeres ↗
6. 
   SEATED FISHERMAN

   Oil · Canvas

   12¼ x 9½in. (31.12 x 24.13cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 6, 2023 · Lot 17
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   DUBLIN DOCKS

   Oil · Canvas

   10 x 18in. (25.40 x 45.72cm)

   Whyte's · May 31, 2021 · Lot 36
   €1,700≈ $2,074≈ £1,462HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   Haystacks

   Oil · Canvas

   38.1 x 45.7cm

   deVeres · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 75
   €3,200≈ $3,876≈ £2,917HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–4,000View at deVeres ↗
9. 
   The Farmstead

   Oil · Board

   29½ x 39½cm (11.61 x 15.55in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 30, 2018 · Lot 6
   €1,800≈ $2,174≈ £1,583HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    Dublin Docks

    Oil · Panel

    37½ x 46cm (14.76 x 18.11in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 30, 2018 · Lot 5
    €2,000≈ $2,416≈ £1,759HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
11. 
    Dublin Docks

    Oil · Canvas

    35½ x 45½cm (13.98 x 17.91in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 30, 2018 · Lot 4
    €2,000≈ $2,416≈ £1,759HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
12. 
    SOUTH OF FRANCE, c. 1920

    Oil · Board

    6¼ x 9in. (15.88 x 22.86cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    LUGGALA, COUNTY WICKLOW

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14in. (25.40 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    THE PIER, CASSIS

    Oil · Canvas

    25 by 36cm., 10 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 82
    €950≈ $1,325≈ £823HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    DUBLIN DOCKS

    Oil · Canvas

    25 by 46cm., 10 by 18in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 115
    €1,700≈ $2,294≈ £1,500HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE, SOUTH OF FRANCE

    Oil · Canvas

    25 by 36cm., 10 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    FROM THE QUARRY, CASSIS

    Oil · Canvas

    25 by 36cm., 10 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 106
    €2,800≈ $3,635≈ £1,907HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    PICARDIE, FRANCE

    Oil · Canvas

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Feb 17, 2004 · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    PORTRAIT OF A MODEL, THOUGHT TO BE EMILY SCOBEL

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 46cm., 24 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Nov 18, 2003 · Lot 53
    €4,600≈ $5,418≈ £3,206HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    THE HAYFIELD

    Oil · Canvas

    25 by 41cm., 10 by 16in.

    Whyte's · May 8, 2002 · Lot 96
    €1,700≈ $1,545≈ £1,059HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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