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# Daniel O'Neill (1880–1974)

## What is Daniel O'Neill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 370 auction results for Daniel O'Neill at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,409–$17,200, n=21). The auction record is $4,078,083 for Summer Night (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Night | Oil on canvas | $4,078,083 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2001 |
| 2 | Ellen, 1968 | Oil on board | $322,905 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 3 | Sisters | Oil on board | $294,820 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Figure on the Beach | Oil on masonite | $205,124 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Going to the Wedding | Oil on board | $193,476 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Interior with figure, circa 1940s | Oil on board | $117,425 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 8 | Figures on the Beach, Newcastle 1928, 1928 | Oil on board | $99,600 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Girl in a Blue Shawl | Oil on board | $97,850 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 10 | Nude | Oil on board | $92,131 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $13,446 |
| Paintings | 179 | $12,503 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,541 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 137 | $15,320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $5,826 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 370 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daniel O'Neill is a British (modern) artist with 558 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,328. 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.

## What is a Daniel O'Neill work worth?

Across 368 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel O'Neill work is $9,328.

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† | $4.1M | 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) | 19 | $117,425† | $4.1M | — | 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Daniel O'Neill worth?

Across 368 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel O'Neill work is $9,328. 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 $4,078,083.

### 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 $4,078,083, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Daniel O'Neill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-o-neill (updated 2026-11-03).

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.