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# Alicia Boyle (1908–1997)

## What is Alicia Boyle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Alicia Boyle at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $545 including buyer’s premium (middle half $190–$645, n=8). The auction record is $2,437 for THE FRAIL STUDENT (2021, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE FRAIL STUDENT, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $2,437 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | FARMYARD | Watercolour | $1,577 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | WHITE BRYONY | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,147 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | THE STREAMING YEAR, 1945 | Oil on gesso panel | $860 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | MONASTERY QUAY, ROUNDSTONE, 1949 | Watercolour | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | MOORED BOAT | Watercolour | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | EL ENCUENTRO, ALDEHUELA, 1996 | Oil on gesso panel | $516 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | BAR, DUN LAOGHAIRE, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $430 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | ROISIN ISLAND, BURTONPORT | Watercolour | $258 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | DONKEY & THISTLE | Watercolour | $195 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $516 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $172 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $516 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $162 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alicia Boyle is an Irish artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $195. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alicia Boyle sold in 2026 for $860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alicia Boyle work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alicia Boyle work is $195.

The median Alicia Boyle work on paper sells for $172 across 15 lots.

The median Alicia Boyle painting sells for $516 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $516 | $2,437 | 38.9% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $172† | $1,577 | 60% | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $516–$1,147 | $860 | $2,437 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $72–$286† | $85† | $1,577 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,577 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $573 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alicia Boyle worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alicia Boyle work is $195. The median Alicia Boyle work on paper sells for $172 across 15 lots. The median Alicia Boyle painting sells for $516 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Alicia Boyle work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alicia Boyle work on paper is $172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alicia Boyle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alicia Boyle work on paper is $1,577.

### What is the average price of a Alicia Boyle painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alicia Boyle painting is $516.

### What is Alicia Boyle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alicia Boyle painting is $2,437.

### What is the average price of a small Alicia Boyle work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alicia Boyle work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $85, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alicia Boyle's auction record?

Alicia Boyle's auction record is $2,437, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alicia Boyle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alicia-boyle (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.