Liam O'Neill Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1954

Of the 146 lots by Liam O'Neill (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 131 found a buyer (90%). The median price realised is $7.3kSign up free to see across 131 priced sales; the middle half sold for $4.4kSign up free to see–$12.1kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is TWO HORSES, sold at Whyte's in March 2023 for $37.3kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Whyte's (82), Morgan O'Driscoll (56) and deVeres (6).

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All oil paintings results

1. 
   Turning for Home

   Oil · Canvas

   76¼ x 102cm (30 x 40in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 10, 2017 · Lot 98
   €10,000≈ $10,578≈ £8,533HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   FOUR MEN IN A BOAT

   Oil · Canvas

   17½ x 23½in. (44.45 x 59.69cm)

   Whyte's · Feb 27, 2017 · Lot 154
   €5,600≈ $5,929≈ £4,776HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–4,500View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   Ceann Sibheal (Sybil Head) Co. Kerry

   Oil · Canvas

   61 x 122cm (24 x 48in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 5, 2016 · Lot 114
   €8,000≈ $8,562≈ £6,733HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   THREE MEN IN A BOAT, 1989

   Oil · Canvas

   23 x 30in. (58.42 x 76.20cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 28, 2016 · Lot 169
   €10,000≈ $10,588≈ £8,530HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   MOUNTAIN BOG

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 28, 2016 · Lot 167
   €4,100≈ $4,341≈ £3,497HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   NEAR MOUNT BRANDON I, COUNTY KERRY

   Oil · Canvas

   12 x 10in. (30.48 x 25.40cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 25, 2016 · Lot 12
   €3,400≈ $3,734≈ £2,845HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   STREET SCENE, TRALEE

   Oil · Canvas

   18½ x 14in. (46.99 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · May 30, 2016 · Lot 128
   €4,000≈ $4,456≈ £3,045HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   Tine an Gheimhridh (Winter Fire)

   Oil · Canvas

   76½ x 102cm (30 x 40in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 139
   €10,000≈ $11,264≈ £7,764HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   Turning for Home

   Oil · Canvas

   76¼ x 102cm (30 x 40in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 44
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    Turf Cutters

    Oil · Canvas

    30½ x 25½cm (12 x 10in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 13
    €3,200≈ $3,604≈ £2,484HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
11. 
    THE CENTRE OF ATTRACTION, SMITHFIELD

    Oil · Canvas

    29 x 39½in. (73.66 x 100.33cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2015 · Lot 149
    €8,500≈ $8,992≈ £5,991HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    PORTRAIT OF JAMES JOYCE

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 16in. (50.80 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2015 · Lot 215
    €2,700≈ $3,016≈ £1,985HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    KERRY FARM WITH MAN SITTING ON STONE WALL

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 48in. (91.44 x 121.92cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2015 · Lot 7
    €8,000≈ $8,936≈ £5,882HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    Portrait of Francis Stuart

    Oil · Canvas

    76 x 51cm (30 x 20in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 14, 2015 · Lot 30
    €1,300≈ $1,470≈ £953HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
15. 
    FULL LOAD

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30in. (50.80 x 76.20cm)

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 117
    €10,500≈ $11,527≈ £7,455HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    Tine an Gheimhridh (Winter Fire)

    Oil · Canvas

    76 x 101½cm (30 x 39in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 116
    €17,000≈ $18,229≈ £12,233HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    Á nAistriú (Pastures New)

    Oil · Canvas

    76 x 101cm (30 x 39in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–15,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
18. 
    Lobster Men Off Dingle

    Oil · Canvas

    45½ x 61cm (18 x 24in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 46
    €5,250≈ $5,630≈ £3,778HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    STREET SCENE, TRALEE

    Oil · Canvas

    18.5 by 14in., 46.25 by 35cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2014 · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    Old Pals - Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co Kerry

    Oil · Canvas

    76.20 x 50.80cm (30 x 20in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 15, 2014 · Lot 49
    €3,000≈ $3,873≈ £2,385HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
21. 
    PORTRAIT OF FRANCIS STUART

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 20in., 75 by 50cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 192
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    TOWARDS THE BLASKET SOUND

    Oil · Canvas

    36 by 54in., 90 by 135cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 190
    €5,800≈ $7,908≈ £4,698HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    James Joyce

    Oil · Canvas

    61 x 45½cm (24 x 18in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 28, 2014 · Lot 101
    €2,600≈ $3,604≈ £2,139HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
24. 
    Brendan Behan

    Oil · Canvas

    61 x 45½cm (24 x 18in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 28, 2014 · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
25. 
    CÓMHRÁ II

    Oil · Canvas

    12 by 10in., 30 by 25cm.

    Whyte's · Feb 24, 2014 · Lot 5
    €2,300≈ $3,159≈ £1,897HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    OLD PALS [THE PUCK FAIR, KILLORGLIN, COUNTY KERRY]

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 20in., 75 by 50cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    THE CLASH OF THE TITANS" [ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL, KERRY v DUBLIN, 1985]"

    Oil · Canvas

    40 by 30in., 100 by 75cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 30, 2013 · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    TURFCUTTERS

    Oil · Canvas

    24 by 18in., 60 by 45cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 30, 2013 · Lot 6
    €5,200≈ $7,023≈ £4,348HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    RACING IN LAYTOWN, COUNTY MEATH

    Oil · Canvas

    20 by 30in., 50 by 75cm.

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2013 · Lot 3
    €2,900≈ $3,772≈ £2,506HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    MO THOBAC? 1991

    Oil · Canvas

    36 by 24in., 90 by 60cm.

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2013 · Lot 2
    €4,600≈ $5,983≈ £3,975HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    OFF BRANDON CREEK, COUNTY KERRY

    Oil · Canvas

    10 by 12in., 25.4 by 30.48cm.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 1
    €2,600≈ $3,355≈ £2,087HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    MILKING TIME

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 40in., 76.2 by 101.6cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 171
    €5,200≈ $6,741≈ £4,212HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    SEO LIBH

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 40in., 76.2 by 101.6cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 170
    €5,600≈ $7,260≈ £4,536HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    HORSE AND JOCKEY

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Nov 28, 2011 · Lot 170
    €6,700≈ $8,943≈ £5,750HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    THE POTATO FIELD

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · May 30, 2011 · Lot 237
    €3,800≈ $5,423≈ £3,295HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    HOOKER OFF THE DINGLE PENNINSULA

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 208
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    REPRESENTATIONS OF THE HUMAN FACE, 1989 (THREE WORKS)

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 207
    €4,800≈ $6,578≈ £4,370HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    HAYMAKING NEAR THE OLD PLACE

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 102cm., 30 by 40in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 175
    €8,000≈ $11,720≈ £7,381HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    THE CAPTAIN

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 76cm., 24 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    CURRACH BY THE COAST, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    FISHERMEN, DINGLE, COUNTY KERRY, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    44 by 60cm., 17.5 by 23.5in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 167
    €14,000≈ $18,892≈ £12,355HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    THREE MEN IN A CURRACH, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Dec 15, 2007 · Lot 373
    €3,800≈ $5,513≈ £2,720HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    COMING HOME

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 76cm., 20 by 30in.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2007 · Lot 304
    €6,700≈ $9,005≈ £4,539HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    TINKER

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 61cm., 20 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 178
    €10,000≈ $13,132≈ £6,751HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    CATCHING UP WITH THE NEWS

    Oil · Canvas

    41 by 30cm., 16 by 12in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2005 · Lot 34
    €2,800≈ $3,424≈ £1,897HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    FROM FORGING THE DANCE, SIAMSA, TRALEE

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2005 · Lot 20
    €3,200≈ $3,913≈ £2,168HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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