John Behan Mixed Media: Auction Prices

Irish · b. 1938

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for John Behan mixed media between 2018 and 2025, of which 5 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $275 to $790, with a median of $533 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $790 for “Famine Ship” at Morgan O'Driscoll in 2021.

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All mixed media results

1. 
   The Stolen Child

   Mixed media

   49.5 x 19.6cm

   deVeres · Jun 23, 2025 · Lot 181
   €240≈ $275≈ £206HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at deVeres ↗
2. 
   Soup Kitchen, 2012

   Mixed media · Paper

   30½ x 41cm (12 x 16.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 12, 2025 · Lot 231
   €480≈ $533≈ £405HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   Famine Ship, 2011

   Mixed media · Paper

   40½ x 30cm (15.9 x 11.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 12, 2025 · Lot 185
   €480≈ $533≈ £405HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   DON QUIXOTE, 1995

   Mixed media

   16 x 20in. (40.64 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 117
   €500≈ $542≈ £428HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   Famine Ship, 2000

   Mixed media · Paper

   27 x 41cm (10.6 x 16.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 25, 2021 · Lot 208
   €650≈ $790≈ £577HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   Maternitas, 1970

   Mixed media · Paper

   75 x 55cm (29.5 x 21.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 3, 2018 · Lot 208
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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