Geraldine O'Brien (1922–2014)
Geraldine O'Brien is an Irish artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $664. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Geraldine O'Brien sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $776 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Geraldine O'Brien on OpeningBid →What is a Geraldine O'Brien work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geraldine O'Brien work is $664.
The median Geraldine O'Brien painting sells for $595 across 19 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 | 30 | $595† | $5,378 | 63.3% | 2021-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $270–$1,111† | $595† | $1,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $12–$1,355† | $466† | $5,378 |
† 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 | 2015 | $5,378 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,131 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Geraldine O'Brien worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geraldine O'Brien work is $664. The median Geraldine O'Brien painting sells for $595 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Geraldine O'Brien painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geraldine O'Brien painting is $595. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Geraldine O'Brien's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Geraldine O'Brien painting is $5,378.
What is the average price of a medium Geraldine O'Brien painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Geraldine O'Brien painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Geraldine O'Brien's auction record?
Geraldine O'Brien's auction record is $5,378, set in 2015.
See the full Geraldine O'Brien record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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