What is a William J. O'Brien sculpture worth?
b. 1975 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 26 priced auction sales, works by William J. O'Brien have sold for a median of $1,171Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $766Sign up free to see and $3,252Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $854Sign up free to see across 16 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,171Sign up free to see across 26 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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William J. O'Brien prices by medium
- Auction results
- 27
- Sold rate
- 96%
- Active at auction
- 2023–2026
- Median price
- $1.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $11.8kSign up free to see Untitled, Phillips, Apr 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $474–$1.1kSign up free to see | $854Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3.1k–$7.6kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $794–$2.9kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (12), Rago Auctions (6), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (6)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $504–$826Sign up free to see | $532Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 12 | $647–$2.5kSign up free to see | $977Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $2.1k–$3.4kSign up free to see | $2.9kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $2.9k–$11.4kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Recent William J. O'Brien sales
- Untitled, colored pencil and ink on paper — $3,328Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jun 10, 2026
- Untitled (Head), glazed earthenware — $532Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 23, 2026
- Untitled, glazed stoneware — $384Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 23, 2026
- Untitled, glazed stoneware — $320Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 23, 2026
- Untitled (Dot painting), colored pencil and ink on paper — $11,430Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 4, 2026
- Untitled, glazed porcelain — $318Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 20, 2025
- Untitled, glazed porcelain — $191Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 20, 2025
- Brown/Black Head, glazed earthenware — $1,270Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 20, 2025
Questions about William J. O'Brien prices
What is a William J. O'Brien sculpture worth?
Based on 26 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William J. O'Brien have sold for a median of $1,171, and half of them sold between $766 and $3,252. For sculptures alone the median is $854 (16 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 William J. O'Brien sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $11,817 for “Untitled” at Phillips in April 2023.
Which William J. O'Brien medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $3,554 (8 sales).
How often do William J. O'Brien works sell at auction?
96% of the 27 lots recorded between 2023 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William J. O'Brien sculpture?
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ArtSell has recorded 27 auction results for William J. O'Brien between 2023 and 2026, and 26 of them sold (96%).
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