Dermod O'brien (1865–1945)
Dermod O'brien is an Irish artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,064. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dermod O'brien sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,022 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dermod O'brien on OpeningBid →What is a Dermod O'brien work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dermod O'brien work is $2,064.
The median Dermod O'brien painting sells for $2,232 across 34 lots.
The median Dermod O'brien work on paper sells for $804 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dermod O'brien paintings typically sell for $31–$3,213 (the middle half of 22 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 | 52 | $2,232† | $157,001† | 65.4% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $804† | $1,263 | 66.7% | 2016-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $31–$3,213† | $1,453† | $157,001† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,448–$9,381† | $3,354† | $11,927 |
† 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 | 2001 | $157,001† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $11,927 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,263 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $977 |
† 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 Dermod O'brien worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dermod O'brien work is $2,064. The median Dermod O'brien painting sells for $2,232 across 34 lots. The median Dermod O'brien work on paper sells for $804 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dermod O'brien paintings typically sell for $31–$3,213 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dermod O'brien painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dermod O'brien painting is $2,232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dermod O'brien's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dermod O'brien painting 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 small Dermod O'brien painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dermod O'brien painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,453, 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 Dermod O'brien painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dermod O'brien painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dermod O'brien's auction record?
Dermod O'brien'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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