J. P. Donleavy (1926–2017)
J. P. Donleavy is an Irish artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $534. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by J. P. Donleavy sold in 2023 for $753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J. P. Donleavy on OpeningBid →What is a J. P. Donleavy work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. P. Donleavy work is $534.
The median J. P. Donleavy work on paper sells for $459 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $459†‡ | $1,268‡ | 75% | 2026-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $353–$753†‡ | $459†‡ | $1,268‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,268‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $801 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J. P. Donleavy worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. P. Donleavy work is $534. The median J. P. Donleavy work on paper sells for $459 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a J. P. Donleavy work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. P. Donleavy work on paper is $459. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is J. P. Donleavy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J. P. Donleavy work on paper is $1,268. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is J. P. Donleavy's auction record?
J. P. Donleavy's auction record is $1,268, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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