Breon O'Casey (1928–2011)
What is Breon O'Casey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Breon O'Casey at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,722–$4,461, n=33). The auction record is $31,428 for Bird in the Wood (2023, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird in the Wood, 2008 | Signed, titled and dated (to reverse), acrylic on canvas | $31,428 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Bird into Blue, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $28,248 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Study for Éan Mór, circa 2006 | III/V, initialled and numbered (to underside of base), patinated bronze, marble base | $27,662 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Bather | Signed BOC and numbered I/V (to marble base), bronze | $23,571 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Bird | Bronze | $23,484 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 6 | Red Bird | Oil on canvas | $23,337 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Dark Bird | Bronze | $22,246 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | BOX, 1971 | <p>stamped maker's mark <i>BOC</i>, hallmarked for Birmingham 1971, 18ct gold</p> | $18,872 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 9 | Plump Bird, 2010 | Bronze | $17,035 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Jungle Bird, 2004 | Bronze | $16,999 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $6,372 |
| Paintings | 27 | $4,017 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,514 |
| Other | 46 | $2,198 |
| Prints | 14 | $1,162 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $4,014 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $2,514 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Breon O'Casey is a British (modern) artist with 184 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,614. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Breon O'Casey sold in 2026 for $6,163, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Breon O'Casey work is $2,614.
The median Breon O'Casey painting sells for $3,821 across 38 lots.
The median Breon O'Casey print sells for $1,257 across 25 lots.
The median Breon O'Casey sculpture sells for $5,788 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Breon O'Casey paintings typically sell for $3,120–$5,518 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 33 | $1,257† | $4,824 | 75.8% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 42 | $3,821†‡ | $31,428 | 90.5% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,527 | $5,840 | 94.1% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $5,788†‡ | $27,662 | 87.1% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $23,527 | $31,428 | — | 2026-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Breon O'Casey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $1,257 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $3,821, record $31,428. A typical Breon O'Casey painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $23,527.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $514–$2,280† | $980† | $2,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,022–$2,237 | $1,272 | $4,824 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,312–$3,649‡ | $2,636‡ | $5,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,120–$5,518† | $3,924† | $11,141 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $691–$2,595 | $1,374 | $5,840 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,440–$7,114†‡ | $5,151†‡ | $27,662 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,113–$18,311 | $15,536 | $23,484 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $31,428 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $28,248 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $27,662 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $23,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,622 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,824 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,136 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Breon O'Casey worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Breon O'Casey work is $2,614. The median Breon O'Casey painting sells for $3,821 across 38 lots. The median Breon O'Casey print sells for $1,257 across 25 lots. The median Breon O'Casey sculpture sells for $5,788 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Breon O'Casey paintings typically sell for $3,120–$5,518 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Breon O'Casey painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Breon O'Casey painting is $3,821. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Breon O'Casey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Breon O'Casey painting is $31,428.
What is the average price of a Breon O'Casey print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Breon O'Casey print is $1,257. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Breon O'Casey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Breon O'Casey print is $4,824.
What is the average price of a Breon O'Casey sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Breon O'Casey sculpture is $5,788. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Breon O'Casey's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Breon O'Casey sculpture is $27,662.
What is the average price of a medium Breon O'Casey painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Breon O'Casey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Breon O'Casey sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Breon O'Casey sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,151, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Breon O'Casey's auction record?
Breon O'Casey's auction record is $31,428, set in 2023.
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