James Arthur O'Connor (1792–1841)
What is James Arthur O'Connor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for James Arthur O'Connor at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,064–$8,529, n=15). The auction record is $69,537 for Wooded Defile with Figures and Distant Cattle (2022, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wooded Defile with Figures and Distant Cattle, 1827 | Oil on canvas | $69,537 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | A View of Howth with Howth Castle and Ireland's Eye in the Distance | Oil on Canvas | $60,456 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 3 | THE EAGLES NEST, KILLARNEY, 1831 | Oil on canvas | $57,335 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | River landscape with two figures, 1828 | Oil on canvas | $49,469 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Landscape with figures in the foreground and a ruin beyond | — | $48,085 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | The gathering storm, circa 1816 | Oil Painting | $37,500 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 1997 |
| 7 | Mountainous landscape with bridge over a river and figures, 1838 | Oil on panel | $37,126 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | A View of Howth Head, Co. Dublin | Oil on canvas | $34,984 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2002 |
| 9 | Dunleary, Coast of Dublin | Oil on board | $27,815 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | View in Castle Coote Demesne, 1840 | Oil on canvas | $26,408 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $8,600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $18,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $7,156 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
James Arthur O'Connor is an Irish artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $8,956. 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 James Arthur O'Connor sold in 2026 for $12,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Arthur O'Connor work is $8,956.
The median James Arthur O'Connor painting sells for $9,076 across 100 lots.
The median James Arthur O'Connor work on paper sells for $481 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Arthur O'Connor paintings typically sell for $4,292–$13,213 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Arthur O'Connor paintings typically sell for $9,460–$25,891 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 142 | $9,076†‡ | $69,537 | 70.4% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $481† | $543 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $49,469† | $69,537 | — | 2022-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $4,292–$13,213†‡ | $7,833†‡ | $60,456 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $9,460–$25,891†‡ | $18,750†‡ | $69,537 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $69,537 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $60,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $543 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $487 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Arthur O'Connor worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Arthur O'Connor work is $8,956. The median James Arthur O'Connor painting sells for $9,076 across 100 lots. The median James Arthur O'Connor work on paper sells for $481 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Arthur O'Connor paintings typically sell for $4,292–$13,213 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Arthur O'Connor paintings typically sell for $9,460–$25,891 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 James Arthur O'Connor painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Arthur O'Connor painting is $9,076. 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 James Arthur O'Connor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Arthur O'Connor painting is $69,537.
What is the average price of a small James Arthur O'Connor painting?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Arthur O'Connor painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium James Arthur O'Connor painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Arthur O'Connor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 James Arthur O'Connor's auction record?
James Arthur O'Connor's auction record is $69,537, set in 2022.
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