Daniel O'Neill (1880–1974)
What is Daniel O'Neill’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 355 auction results for Daniel O'Neill at 11 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,385–$18,276, n=20). The auction record is $322,905 for Ellen (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellen, 1968 | Oil on board | $322,905 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 2 | Sisters | Oil on board | $294,820 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Figure on the Beach | Oil on masonite | $205,124 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | Going to the Wedding | Oil on board | $193,476 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Daniel O'Neill (1920-1974) Mona Oil on board, 68.5 x 51cm (27 x 20'') Signed Provenance: The Waddington Galleries, Canada | Oil on board | $182,332 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2006 |
| 6 | Interior with figure, circa 1940s | Oil on board | $117,425 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 7 | Figures on the Beach, Newcastle 1928, 1928 | Oil on board | $99,600 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | Girl in a Blue Shawl | Oil on board | $97,850 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 9 | Nude | Oil on board | $92,131 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Flora | Oil on board | $87,790 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $13,446 |
| Paintings | 175 | $12,602 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,541 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 136 | $15,221 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $6,245 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 355 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Daniel O'Neill is a British (modern) artist with 539 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Daniel O'Neill sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $13,406 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Daniel O'Neill on OpeningBid →What is a Daniel O'Neill work worth?
Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel O'Neill work is $9,478.
The median Daniel O'Neill painting sells for $12,553 across 198 lots.
The median Daniel O'Neill work on paper sells for $1,541 across 6 lots.
The median Daniel O'Neill photograph sells for $8 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel O'Neill paintings typically sell for $7,384–$35,066 (the middle half of 145 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Daniel O'Neill paintings typically sell for $1,946–$12,503 (the middle half of 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 310 | $12,553† | $3.3M† | 63.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,541 | $3,587 | 60% | 2026-06-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $8† | $8† | — | 2019-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $135,998† | $3.3M† | — | 2020-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $1,946–$12,503† | $6,722† | $87,790 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 145 | $7,384–$35,066† | $15,320† | $4.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,011–$1,923 | $1,541 | $3,587 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2001 | $2.2M† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,019 |
| Photography | 2019 | $8† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Daniel O'Neill worth?
Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel O'Neill work is $9,478. The median Daniel O'Neill painting sells for $12,553 across 198 lots. The median Daniel O'Neill work on paper sells for $1,541 across 6 lots. The median Daniel O'Neill photograph sells for $8 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel O'Neill paintings typically sell for $7,384–$35,066 (the middle half of 145 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Daniel O'Neill paintings typically sell for $1,946–$12,503 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Daniel O'Neill painting?
Based on 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel O'Neill painting is $12,553. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Daniel O'Neill's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel O'Neill painting is $3,252,157. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,252,157 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Daniel O'Neill painting?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel O'Neill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,320, 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 Daniel O'Neill painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Daniel O'Neill painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Daniel O'Neill's auction record?
Daniel O'Neill's auction record is $3,252,157, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,252,157 (buyer's premium not included).
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