Billy Sullivan (b. 1946)
What is Billy Sullivan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Billy Sullivan at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,463 including buyer’s premium (middle half $630–$2,360, n=8). The auction record is $15,649 for Lisa and Barry (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisa and Barry, 2005 | Oil paint | $15,649 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Clarissa, East Hampton | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Aladar at Sagaponic, 1986 | Painting | $10,080 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Hollyhocks I, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $9,600 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 5 | Pinball | Pastel on paper | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Christian, 2002 | Painting | $8,190 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | St. Jerome for Chinati, 2006 | Watercolor, colored pencil and silver paint on Arches paper | $6,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | P.F.W., 2005 | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Big Apple Circus II | Pastel on paper | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | Portrait of a Man, 1946 | Ink and wash on paper | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $9,840 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $2,063 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $708 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Billy Sullivan is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,304. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Billy Sullivan sold in 2026 for $2,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Billy Sullivan on OpeningBid →What is a Billy Sullivan work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Sullivan work is $2,304.
The median Billy Sullivan work on paper sells for $1,198 across 16 lots.
The median Billy Sullivan painting sells for $9,600 across 5 lots.
The median Billy Sullivan photograph sells for $1,875 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $9,600 | $15,649 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,198† | $6,875 | 80% | 2026-07-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2010-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $630–$946 | $708 | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $687–$2,833† | $2,125† | $6,875 |
† 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 | $15,649 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Billy Sullivan worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Sullivan work is $2,304. The median Billy Sullivan work on paper sells for $1,198 across 16 lots. The median Billy Sullivan painting sells for $9,600 across 5 lots. The median Billy Sullivan photograph sells for $1,875 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Billy Sullivan work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Billy Sullivan work on paper is $1,198. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Billy Sullivan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Billy Sullivan work on paper is $6,875.
What is Billy Sullivan's auction record?
Billy Sullivan's auction record is $15,649, set in 2021.
See the full Billy Sullivan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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