What is a John Byrne work worth?
1940–2023 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 134 priced auction sales, works by John Byrne have sold for a median of $2,741Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,205Sign up free to see and $8,195Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,748Sign up free to see across 101 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Byrne prices by medium
- Auction results
- 142
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2015–2026
- Median price
- $2.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $35.9kSign up free to see THE BEATLES - C.1969, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 51 | $1.7k–$5.9kSign up free to see | $3.2kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 42 | $663–$1.6kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 34 | $5.2k–$14.1kSign up free to see | $9kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 6 | $7.3k–$11.3kSign up free to see | $9.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (136), Bonhams (4), Sworders (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 44 | $1.4k–$4.1kSign up free to see | $2.2kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 62 | $1.1k–$9.1kSign up free to see | $3.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 23 | $1.4k–$12kSign up free to see | $5.5kSign up free to see |
Recent John Byrne sales
- PORTRAIT OF JAMES KELMAN (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE), Lithograph, 91/100 — $269Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, Digital print, 44/100 — $807Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- T-SHIRT SMOKER, Screenprint, PP, aside from the edition of 10 — $1,598Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- THE AMERICAN BOY, Lithograph, P/P, aside from the edition of 30 — $774Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- BLUE, Screenprint, AP — $1,850Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- CLASSICAL BUST/SOLID GUITAR, Black and Golden Yellow (touch of white in the yellow)’ in pencil to right-hand — $854Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 14, 2026
- THE RED TATTOO, Mezzotint, 3/30 — $819Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 14, 2026
- UNTITLED (SELF), Screenprint, 4/10 — $1,024Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 14, 2026
Questions about John Byrne prices
What is a John Byrne work worth?
Based on 134 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Byrne have sold for a median of $2,741, and half of them sold between $1,205 and $8,195. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Byrne sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $35,858 for “THE BEATLES - C.1969” at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2025.
Which John Byrne medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $9,830 (6 sales).
How often do John Byrne works sell at auction?
94% of the 142 lots recorded between 2015 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Byrne work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 142 auction results for John Byrne between 2015 and 2026, and 134 of them sold (94%).
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