John Behan Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Irish · b. 1938

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for John Behan works on paper between 2006 and 2025, of which 15 sold (71% sell-through). Prices realised range from $317 to $1,096, with a median of $541 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,096 for “SEATED FEMALE NUDES, IN FOUR QUADRANTS” at Whyte's in 2010.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   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 ↗
2. 
   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 ↗
3. 
   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 ↗
4. 
   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 ↗
5. 
   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 ↗
6. 
   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 ↗
7. 
   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 ↗
8. 
   FAMINE SHIP, 2000

   Acrylic · Paper

   11 x 16¼in. (27.94 x 41.28cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 5, 2020 · Lot 72
   €460≈ $541≈ £418HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   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 ↗
10. 
    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 ↗
11. 
    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 ↗
12. 
    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 ↗
13. 
    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 ↗
14. 
    THREE STUDIES OF A SEATED NUDE, 1971

    Drawing

    22 x 31in. (55.88 x 78.74cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2017 · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    BULLS IN ORANGE AND BLACK (A PAIR)

    Gouache · Paper

    15.75 by 19.75in., 39.375 by 49.375cm.

    Whyte's · May 27, 2013 · Lot 120
    €750≈ $970≈ £642HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    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 ↗
17. 
    STEPHEN DEDALUS IN NIGHTTOWN, 1989

    Gouache · Paper

    38 by 29cm., 15 by 11.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 13, 2010 · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    THREE BULLS, 1971

    Gouache

    77 by 55cm., 30.5 by 21.75in.

    Whyte's · Oct 4, 2010 · Lot 119
    €750≈ $1,028≈ £649HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    SEATED FEMALE NUDES, IN FOUR QUADRANTS, 1971

    Gouache

    77 by 56cm., 30.5 by 22in.

    Whyte's · Oct 4, 2010 · Lot 118
    €800≈ $1,096≈ £692HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    STANDING FIGURE WITH ELEVATED ARM, 1968

    Gouache · Paper

    59 by 46cm., 23.25 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Oct 4, 2010 · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    THREE STUDIES OF A SEATED NUDE, 1971

    Drawing

    56 by 79cm., 22 by 31in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗

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