John Behan Watercolors: Auction Prices

Irish · b. 1938

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for John Behan watercolors between 2012 and 2023, of which 8 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $317 to $855, with a median of $431 across 8 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $855 for “Study for a Famine Ship” at Morgan O'Driscoll in 2019.

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1. 
   MAEVE'S ARMY, 1983

   Watercolor

   14¼ x 22¼in. (36.20 x 56.52cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 101
   €300≈ $326≈ £263HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   FIGHTING BULLS, 1975

   Watercolor

   15¾ x 19½in. (40.01 x 49.53cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 17, 2022 · Lot 119
   €560≈ $545≈ £483HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   MAEVE'S ARMY, 1983

   Watercolor

   14¼ x 22¼in. (36.20 x 56.52cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2021 · Lot 104
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   FAMILY, 1972

   Watercolor

   15 x 10in. (38.10 x 25.40cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 5, 2020 · Lot 73
   €360≈ $424≈ £327HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   BIRD, 1970

   Watercolor

   20 x 14in. (50.80 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 6, 2020 · Lot 60
   €280≈ $317≈ £253HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   PUB SCENE, 1983

   Watercolor

   15½ x 19½in. (39.37 x 49.53cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 167
   €480≈ $550≈ £419HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   TWO FIGURES, 1973

   Watercolor

   19½ x 16in. (49.53 x 40.64cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 165
   €360≈ $412≈ £315HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   Study for a Famine Ship, 1986

   Watercolor

   54½ x 36½cm (21.5 x 14.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 24, 2019 · Lot 164
   €750≈ $855≈ £670HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   MANNIN BAY, GALWAY, 1997

   Watercolor

   11.25 by 16in., 28.575 by 40.64cm.

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 222
   €340≈ $439≈ £273HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗

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