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John Byrne

British · 1940–2023 · Painter, Printmaker

John Patrick Byrne was a Scottish playwright, screenwriter, artist and designer. He wrote The Slab Boys Trilogy, plays which explore working-class life in Scotland, and the TV… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Byrne, THE BEATLES - C.1969, oil on boardTHE BEATLES - C.1969Lyon & Turnbull · £27,700≈ $35,858≈ €33,192Sign up to see
  2. John Byrne, UNTITLED (MUSICIAN) - C.1973-5, oil on boardUNTITLED (MUSICIAN) - C.1973-5Lyon & Turnbull · £22,680≈ $29,359≈ €27,177Sign up to see
  3. John Byrne, CECI N’EST PAS UN AUTO-PORTRAIT, 2003, oil and mixed mediaCECI N’EST PAS UN AUTO-PORTRAIT, 2003Lyon & Turnbull · £20,000≈ $27,408≈ €22,625Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 140 auction results for John Byrne between 2017 and 2026, of which 133 sold (95%). Recorded sale prices range from $269Sign up free to see to $35.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $35.9kSign up free to see for THE BEATLES - C.1969 at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2025. Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (136), Sworders (2) and Bonhams (2).

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  1. John Byrne, PORTRAIT OF JAMES KELMAN (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE), Lithograph, 91/100
    PORTRAIT OF JAMES KELMAN (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE)
    Lithograph · ed. 91/100
    the image 40.5cm x 30cm (16in x 11.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 191
    £203≈ $269≈ €236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. John Byrne, T-SHIRT SMOKER, 2019, Screenprint, PP, aside from the edition of 10
    T-SHIRT SMOKER, 2019
    Screenprint · ed. PP
    the sheet 66.5cm x 54cm (26.25in x 21.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 104
    £1,207≈ $1,598≈ €1,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. John Byrne, BLUE, 2010, Screenprint, AP
    BLUE, 2010
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    the sheet 76.5cm x 56.5cm (30in x 22.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 115
    £1,397≈ $1,850≈ €1,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. John Byrne, ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, 2013, Digital print, 44/100
    ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, 2013
    Print (other) · ed. 44/100
    the sheet 61cm x 59.5cm (24in x 23.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 12
    £610≈ $807≈ €702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. John Byrne, THE AMERICAN BOY, Lithograph, P/P, aside from the edition of 30
    THE AMERICAN BOY
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 30
    the image 59cm x 73cm (23.25in x 28.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 6
    £584≈ $774≈ €673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. John Byrne, UNTITLED (SELF), 2020, Screenprint, 4/10
    UNTITLED (SELF), 2020
    Screenprint · ed. 4/10
    the sheet 47cm x 31cm (18.5in x 12.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 121
    £762≈ $1,024≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. John Byrne, PORTRAIT OF JAMES KELMAN (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE), 2001, Lithograph, 75/100
    PORTRAIT OF JAMES KELMAN (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE), 2001
    Lithograph · ed. 75/100
    the sheet 50cm x 40cm (19.75in x 15.75in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 226
    £318≈ $427≈ €366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. John Byrne, MISCHIEF, 2012, Etching, 26/30
    MISCHIEF, 2012
    Etching · ed. 26/30
    the sheet 58cm x 47cm (22.75in x 18.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 262
    £508≈ $683≈ €586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. John Byrne, THE RED TATTOO, 2005, Mezzotint, 3/30
    THE RED TATTOO, 2005
    Engraving · ed. 3/30
    the image 12cm x 14.5cm (4.75in x 5.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 283
    £610≈ $819≈ €703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. John Byrne, MOONSTRUCK, 2014, Lithograph, 99/150
    MOONSTRUCK, 2014
    Lithograph · ed. 99/150
    59cm x 59cm (23.25in x 23.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 287
    £902≈ $1,212≈ €1,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

John Byrne paintings (38)John Byrne oil paintings (24)John Byrne mixed media (13)John Byrne works on paper (51)John Byrne watercolors (20)John Byrne gouaches (4)John Byrne pastels (3)John Byrne drawings (14)John Byrne prints (44)John Byrne etchings (4)John Byrne engravings (3)John Byrne lithographs (12)John Byrne screenprints (16)John Byrne sculpture (6)

John Byrne: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Byrne at auction?

$35,858Sign up free to see, for THE BEATLES - C.1969 at Lyon & Turnbull (April 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Byrne?

The median sale price is $2.7kSign up free to see across 133 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Byrne have sold at auction?

133 of 140 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Byrne?

Lyon & Turnbull, Sworders and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Sworders · Bonhams

About John Byrne

John Patrick Byrne was a Scottish playwright, screenwriter, artist and designer. He wrote The Slab Boys Trilogy, plays which explore working-class life in Scotland, and the TV dramas Tutti Frutti and Your Cheatin' Heart. Byrne was also a painter, printmaker and scenic designer.

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