> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-behan · updated 2026-11-03

# John Behan (b. 1938)

John Behan is an Irish artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $5,085. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

## What is a John Behan work worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Behan work is $5,085.

The median John Behan sculpture sells for $5,443 across 153 lots.

The median John Behan print sells for $4,663 across 56 lots.

The median John Behan work on paper sells for $544 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Behan sculptures typically sell for $5,289–$12,312 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Behan sculptures typically sell for $2,155–$5,121 (the middle half of 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 60 | $4,663† | $21,748† | 93.3% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 2 | $527† | $527† | 50% | 2019-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $544† | $854† | 62.5% | 2025-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 179 | $5,443† | $37,354† | 85.5% | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $21,748† | $37,354† | — | 2025-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Behan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (60 lots) median $4,663 with 93.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $527, record $527. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $527 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $21,748.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,364–$4,797† | $3,217† | $9,061† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,277–$9,059† | $6,777† | $11,359† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $2,155–$5,121† | $3,574† | $9,486† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $5,289–$12,312† | $8,156† | $37,354† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $37,354† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $27,558† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $21,748† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $11,359† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $854† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $789† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $527† |

† 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 John Behan worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Behan work is $5,085. The median John Behan sculpture sells for $5,443 across 153 lots. The median John Behan print sells for $4,663 across 56 lots. The median John Behan work on paper sells for $544 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Behan sculptures typically sell for $5,289–$12,312 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Behan sculptures typically sell for $2,155–$5,121 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a John Behan sculpture?

Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Behan sculpture is $5,443. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Behan's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Behan sculpture is $37,354. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,354 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a John Behan print?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Behan print is $4,663. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Behan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Behan print is $21,748. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,748 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium John Behan sculpture?

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Behan sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,156, 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 small John Behan sculpture?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Behan sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Behan's auction record?

John Behan's auction record is $37,354, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,354 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Behan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-behan (updated 2026-11-03).

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.