William J. O'Brien Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1975

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Of the 3 lots by William J. O'Brien (paintings) recorded at auction between 2024 and 2026, 2 found a buyer (67%). Across 2 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.3kSign up free to see to $2.4kSign up free to see (median $1.8kSign up free to see). Tränen (Tears) holds the top price on file: $2.9kSign up free to see at Rago Auctions (November 2025). Most results come from Rago Auctions (2) and Wright (1).

$2,904≈ £2,213≈ €2,507Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTränen (Tears)Rago Auctions3auction results2024–2026years recorded67%sold$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

William J. O'Brien paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
3 2024–2026
Price range
$794–$2.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.8kSign up free to see 2 sold
Most recent sale
$2.9kSign up free to see Nov 2025, Rago Auctions
Record sale
$2.9kSign up free to see 2025, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: Tränen (Tears) · Untitled

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William J. O'Brien paintings: key figures

Auction results
3
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2024–2026
Median price
$1.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$2.9kSign up free to see Tränen (Tears), Rago Auctions, Nov 2025

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (2), Wright (1)

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  1. Tommy Cart by William J. O'Brien, 2007, glazed ceramic, wood and mixed media construction, offered Feb 2026
    Tommy Cart, 2007
    Mixed media · Panel
    65 h x 17 w x 22 d in (165 x 43 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 238
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500View at Wright ↗
  2. Tränen (Tears) by William J. O'Brien, 2007, enamel, felt on mixed media on wood, sold Nov 2025
    Tränen (Tears), 2007
    Mixed media · Panel
    80½ h x 64¾ w in (204 x 164 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 299
    $2,904≈ £2,213≈ €2,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled by William J. O'Brien, 2009, mixed media on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled, 2009
    Mixed media · Canvas
    31 h x 25¼ w x 3¾ d in (79 x 64 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 319
    $794≈ £593≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000View at Rago Auctions ↗

Questions about William J. O'Brien paintings

How much is a William J. O'Brien painting worth?

William J. O'Brien paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $794 and $2,904, with a median of $1,849 across 2 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William J. O'Brien painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,904 for “Tränen (Tears)”, sold at Rago Auctions in November 2025.

Where are William J. O'Brien paintings sold?

Most of the 3 recorded results come from Rago Auctions (2), Wright (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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