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# Brian Bourke (b. 1936)

## What is Brian Bourke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Brian Bourke at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $860–$1,892, n=15). The auction record is $14,259 for Portrait of Tony O'Malley (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Tony O'Malley, 1987 | Watercolour and pastel | $14,259 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 2 | Winter, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $9,864 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | KNOCKALOUGH WINTER 77/78, 77/78 | Oil on canvas | $9,174 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2025 |
| 4 | Ex-Self Portrait in Landscape, 1964 | Oil on Canvas | $6,633 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Seated Girl | Oil on canvas | $5,095 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Portrait of J with Basque Hat and red and white dress, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $5,012 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Four Heads, 1969 | Mixed media | $4,697 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 8 | Scotspine on limestone, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $4,194 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 9 | Spring, Knockalough Bog Cuts, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $3,963 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARCEL MARCEAU FROM THE WINGS | Lithograph | $4,013 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,734 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,259 |
| Other | 25 | $1,108 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $1,003 |
| Prints | 6 | $269 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,012 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $1,396 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $946 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brian Bourke is an Irish artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,369. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brian Bourke sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,570 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Bourke work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Bourke work is $1,369.

The median Brian Bourke work on paper sells for $1,029 across 40 lots.

The median Brian Bourke painting sells for $2,437 across 27 lots.

The median Brian Bourke print sells for $269 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Bourke work on papers typically sell for $552–$1,762 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Bourke paintings typically sell for $1,147–$3,893 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 22 | $269 | $4,013 | 27.3% | 2021-10-20 |
| Paintings | 46 | $2,437† | $9,864 | 58.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $1,029† | $157,001† | 62.5% | 2025-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,259 | $3,222 | 75% | 2026-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,061† | $157,001† | — | 2025-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Brian Bourke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $269 with 27.3% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $2,437, record $9,864. A typical Brian Bourke painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $12,061.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1–$497 | $42 | $834 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,147–$3,893† | $2,437† | $9,864 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $872–$1,003† | $956† | $1,677 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $552–$1,762† | $1,147† | $157,001† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $157,001† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $14,259 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,864 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,013 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,222 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,205 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $834 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Brian Bourke worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Bourke work is $1,369. The median Brian Bourke work on paper sells for $1,029 across 40 lots. The median Brian Bourke painting sells for $2,437 across 27 lots. The median Brian Bourke print sells for $269 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Bourke work on papers typically sell for $552–$1,762 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Bourke paintings typically sell for $1,147–$3,893 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Brian Bourke work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Bourke work on paper is $1,029. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Bourke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Bourke work on paper is $157,001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,001 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Brian Bourke painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Bourke painting is $2,437. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Bourke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Bourke painting is $9,864.

### What is the average price of a Brian Bourke print?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Bourke print is $269.

### What is Brian Bourke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Bourke print is $4,013.

### What is the average price of a medium Brian Bourke work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Bourke work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,147, 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 medium Brian Bourke painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Bourke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Bourke's auction record?

Brian Bourke's auction record is $157,001, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,001 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Brian Bourke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-bourke (updated 2026-11-02).

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.