> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-o-connor · updated 2026-11-02

# James O'Connor (b. 1945)

## What is James O'Connor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for James O'Connor at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $158 including buyer’s premium (middle half $129–$373, n=7). The auction record is $430 for NIGHT GARDEN, NO.2 (2026, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIGHT GARDEN, NO.2, 2000 | Acrylic | $430 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | CROSSING THE ICE, NO.11, 1992 | Acrylic on paper | $401 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | CHAMBER, 1986 | Oil on paper | $344 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | MORNING TABLE, 1980 | Watercolour | $298 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | GOING AWAY | Oil on paper | $158 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | AWARENESS, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas laid on wood | $143 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | CHAMBER, 1986 | Oil on paper | $115 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | BLACK SPACE | Mixed Media | $3 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | THE FALL NO 1, 1997 | Graphite on paper | $1 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $158 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $344 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James O'Connor is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $298. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James O'Connor sold in 2026 for $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James O'Connor work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James O'Connor work is $298.

The median James O'Connor painting sells for $251 across 6 lots.

The median James O'Connor work on paper sells for $298 across 3 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 | 10 | $251 | $430 | 60% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $298† | $489† | 75% | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $489† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $430 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $401 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $298 |

† 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 James O'Connor worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James O'Connor work is $298. The median James O'Connor painting sells for $251 across 6 lots. The median James O'Connor work on paper sells for $298 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James O'Connor's auction record?

James O'Connor's auction record is $489, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $489 (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.

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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.