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John O'Reilly

American · 1930–2021 · Painter, Photographer

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10auction results2016–2025years recorded90%sold (9)$2.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John O'Reilly, In a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck'), 1984, Unique collage comprised of a Polaroid photograph and a half-tone print; mountedIn a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck')Bonhams · $4,352≈ £3,591≈ €4,130Sign up to see
  2. John O'Reilly, My Studio Shadow, 1985, Polaroid collageMy Studio ShadowLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $3,528≈ £2,772≈ €3,363Sign up to see
  3. John O'Reilly, Photographing MaratPhotographing MaratRago Auctions · $3,500≈ £2,802≈ €3,155Sign up to see

John O'Reilly’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for John O'Reilly between 2016 and 2025, of which 9 sold (90%). Recorded sale prices range from $218Sign up free to see to $4.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.4kSign up free to see for In a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck') at Bonhams in November 2023. The most common medium is photographs (6 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (4), Bonhams (3) and deVeres (2).

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  1. John O'Reilly, Family, 2003, Unique photomontage comprised of black-and-white Polaroids; signed and dated '3-18-03' in pencil in the margin, mounted
    Family, 2003
    Photograph
    3 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (9.5 x 10.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 152
    $1,408≈ £1,060≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. John O'Reilly, Occupied Territory #8, Brener, 1995, Polaroid collage
    Occupied Territory #8, Brener, 1995
    Photograph
    6¾ h x 6⅝ w in (17 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 210
    $2,794≈ £2,036≈ €2,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. John O'Reilly, My Studio Shadow, 1985, Polaroid collage
    My Studio Shadow, 1985
    Photograph
    3¾ h x 6¾ w in (10 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    $3,528≈ £2,772≈ €3,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. John O'Reilly, Untitled, 1986, Polaroid photomontage mounted to matboard
    Untitled, 1986
    Photograph · Board
    4¼ h x 7½ w in (11 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $1,764≈ £1,359≈ €1,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. John O'Reilly, In a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck'), 1984, Unique collage comprised of a Polaroid photograph and a half-tone print; mounted
    In a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck'), 1984
    Photograph
    5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (14 x 10.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 64
    $4,352≈ £3,591≈ €4,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John O'Reilly, 'Posing in Cezanne's Studio', 1984, Unique collage comprised of a Polaroid photograph and a half-tone print; mounted
    'Posing in Cezanne's Studio', 1984
    Photograph
    4 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (10.8 x 16.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $2,432≈ £2,007≈ €2,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John O'Reilly, Untitled
    Untitled
    46 x 38cm
    deVeres · · Lot 23
    €200≈ $218≈ £169HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at deVeres ↗
  8. John O'Reilly, Photographing Marat
    Photographing Marat
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 565
    $3,500≈ £2,802≈ €3,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. John O'Reilly, Artist's Portrait (J.O. #3)
    Artist's Portrait (J.O. #3)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 566
    $625≈ £500≈ €563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. John O'Reilly, The Container Yard
    The Container Yard
    deVeres · · Lot 334
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at deVeres ↗

John O'Reilly photographs (6)

John O'Reilly: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John O'Reilly at auction?

$4,352Sign up free to see, for In a Dutch Still Life ('Harmen Van Steenwyck') at Bonhams (November 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John O'Reilly?

The median sale price is $2.4kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John O'Reilly have sold at auction?

9 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell John O'Reilly?

Rago Auctions, Bonhams and deVeres account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Bonhams · deVeres

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