Oswald Birley Paintings: Auction Prices

British · 1880–1952

ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for Oswald Birley paintings between 2019 and 2026, of which 2 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,207 to $5,276, with a median of $3,241 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $5,276 for “Portrait of Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper (1887-1961)” at Bonhams in 2019.

Record: Portrait of Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper (1887-1961) — $5,276Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Portrait of James Thursby Pelham, half-length seated, in a grey suit and waistcoat

   Oil · Canvas

   115 x 90cm; framed 142 x 115cm

   Sworders · May 19, 2026 · Lot 189
   £900≈ $1,207≈ €1,038HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Sworders ↗
2. 
   Charles William Post

   Oil · Canvas

   49 1/2 x 40 in

   Leonard Auction · Apr 24, 2022 · Lot 153
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
3. 
   Portrait of Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper (1887-1961)

   Oil · Canvas

   127 x 101.6cm (50 x 40in).

   Bonhams · Oct 8, 2019 · Lot 35
   £4,313≈ $5,276≈ €4,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗

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