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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dermod O'brien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dermod-o-brien (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.