What is a John O'Leary work on paper worth?
1929–1999 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 10 priced auction sales, works by John O'Leary have sold for a median of $387Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $333Sign up free to see and $455Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $363Sign up free to see across 5 sales. In the last five years the median was $374Sign up free to see across 6 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 O'Leary prices by medium
- Auction results
- 16
- Sold rate
- 63%
- Active at auction
- 2020–2026
- Median price
- $387Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $924Sign up free to see Composition, Morgan O'Driscoll, Nov 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $242–$455Sign up free to see | $363Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 5 | $338–$727Sign up free to see | $411Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Morgan O'Driscoll (7), deVeres (5), Whyte's (3)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 6 | $266–$432Sign up free to see | $351Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $371–$667Sign up free to see | $411Sign up free to see |
Recent John O'Leary sales
- Composition, oil on board — $924Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Nov 24, 2025
- Hazelwood, Co. Sligo, oil on canvas — $331Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Sep 9, 2024
- Innis Murray Comp II, acrylic on canvas — $411Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Jul 29, 2024
- Woodland, Brittany, Gouache on paper — $225Sign up free to see, deVeres, Jul 18, 2023
- Still Life, Paris, Oil on canvas sheet — $338Sign up free to see, deVeres, Jul 18, 2023
- Washerwomen At Concarneau, Gouache on paper — $455Sign up free to see, deVeres, Mar 28, 2023
- LOUGH GILL, WINTER, charcoal and conté on paper — $242Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Jun 14, 2021
- IMAGE OF NORTH MAYO, pastel — $363Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Jun 14, 2021
Questions about John O'Leary prices
What is a John O'Leary work on paper worth?
Based on 10 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John O'Leary have sold for a median of $387, and half of them sold between $333 and $455. For works on paper alone the median is $363 (5 sales). 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 O'Leary sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $924 for “Composition” at Morgan O'Driscoll in November 2025.
Which John O'Leary medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $411 (5 sales).
How often do John O'Leary works sell at auction?
63% of the 16 lots recorded between 2020 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John O'Leary work on paper?
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John O'Leary have appeared at auction 16 times in ArtSell’s records between 2020 and 2026; 10 sold, a sell-through rate of 63%.
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