What is a John O'Shea painting worth?
1876–1956 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 9 priced auction sales, works by John O'Shea have sold for a median of $3,570Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,550Sign up free to see and $3,819Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $3,254Sign 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'Shea prices by medium
- Auction results
- 14
- Sold rate
- 64%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2026
- Median price
- $3.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $12.9kSign up free to see Cypress Trees, Point Lobos, Monterey, Bonhams, Apr 2005
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2.6k–$3.8kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $625–$5.1kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (13), Abell Auction Company (1)
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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) | 5 | $2.9k–$5.1kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $2.1k–$3.6kSign up free to see | $3.1kSign up free to see |
Recent John O'Shea sales
- Tahitian (Youth), oil on canvas — $3,570Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 3, 2021
- Untitled (Carmel Springtime), oil on canvasboard — $446Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Dec 2, 2020
- Cypress Trees, oil on canvas — $2,550Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 25, 2020
- Old trunks (Dead trees), watercolor on board — $625Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Feb 23, 2014
- Cityscape, charcoal on paper on board — $3,600Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Dec 10, 2007
- Heads, watercolor on paper — $5,100Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 7, 2007
- Cypress Trees, Point Lobos, Monterey, oil on canvas board — $12,925Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 11, 2005
- Coast Hills, Carmel Valley, oil on masonite — $2,938Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 11, 2005
Questions about John O'Shea prices
What is a John O'Shea painting worth?
Based on 9 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John O'Shea have sold for a median of $3,570, and half of them sold between $2,550 and $3,819. For paintings alone the median is $3,254 (6 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'Shea sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $12,925 for “Cypress Trees, Point Lobos, Monterey” at Bonhams in April 2005.
Which John O'Shea medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $3,600 (3 sales).
How often do John O'Shea works sell at auction?
64% of the 14 lots recorded between 2005 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John O'Shea painting?
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 14 auction results for John O'Shea between 2005 and 2026, and 9 of them sold (64%).
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