John Byrne
What is John Byrne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for John Byrne at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $880–$6,001, n=61). The auction record is $39,115 for THE BEATLES (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BEATLES, 1956 | Signed ‘Patrick’ lower left, oil on canvas | $39,115 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | THE BEATLES - C.1969 | <p>Signed ‘Patrick’ lower left, oil on board</p> | $37,364 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (MUSICIAN) - C.1973-5 | <p>Signed ‘Patrick’ lower right, initialed ‘JB’ to head of instrument, oil on board </p> | $30,570 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | HOMAGE A HOCKNEY - 1970 | <p>Signed ‘Patrick’ lower right, inscribed with title, bears inscription by Byrne verso (see footnote for transcription), oil on board</p> | $25,475 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | ME IN STRIPEY TOP, 2018 | Signed lower left, pencil and watercolour | $21,379 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | FEG | Signed and inscribed A.P., bronze on marble base | $18,325 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | TATTOOED BEACH BOY | Signed 'Patrick' lower right, pencil, ink and watercolour | $17,639 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| 8 | THE EGG-HUNTER | Signed lower left, mixed media on board | $17,300 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Mountain Landscape | Oil on board | $16,674 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | CHILD WITH SPOTTED DOG | Signed 'Patrick' lower left, oil on canvas | $16,033 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $7,894 |
| Paintings | 26 | $7,706 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $2,370 |
| Other | 24 | $1,500 |
| Prints | 36 | $1,032 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,475 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $1,928 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,742 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
John Byrne is a British (modern) artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,928. 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 John Byrne sold in 2026 for $7,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Byrne on OpeningBid →What is a John Byrne work worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Byrne work is $1,928.
The median John Byrne print sells for $1,084 across 55 lots.
The median John Byrne work on paper sells for $2,038 across 48 lots.
The median John Byrne painting sells for $6,758 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Byrne work on papers typically sell for $859–$3,916 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) John Byrne prints typically sell for $842–$1,928 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 56 | $1,084‡ | $17,300 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 30 | $6,758† | $39,115 | 93.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $2,038 | $21,379 | 98% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $7,894 | $18,325 | — | 2025-01-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $307‡ | $307‡ | 50% | 2017-12-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $23,427 | $39,115 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Byrne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $1,084. Paintings (30 lots) median $6,758, record $39,115. A typical John Byrne painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $23,427.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $635–$1,482‡ | $933‡ | $8,820 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $842–$1,928 | $1,298 | $17,300 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,038–$5,065 | $3,207 | $37,364 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,920–$15,827 | $11,054 | $16,674 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,143–$29,296† | $18,350† | $39,115 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $859–$3,916 | $1,946 | $21,379 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,636–$12,313 | $10,681 | $17,639 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,661–$11,120 | $7,894 | $18,325 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $39,115 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $37,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $21,379 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $18,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $17,639 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $17,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $11,453 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,820 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Byrne worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Byrne work is $1,928. The median John Byrne print sells for $1,084 across 55 lots. The median John Byrne work on paper sells for $2,038 across 48 lots. The median John Byrne painting sells for $6,758 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Byrne work on papers typically sell for $859–$3,916 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Byrne prints typically sell for $842–$1,928 (the middle half of 29 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 John Byrne print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Byrne print is $1,084. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Byrne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Byrne print is $17,300.
What is the average price of a John Byrne work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Byrne work on paper is $2,038.
What is John Byrne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Byrne work on paper is $21,379.
What is the average price of a John Byrne painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Byrne painting is $6,758. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Byrne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Byrne painting is $39,115.
What is the average price of a small John Byrne work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Byrne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium John Byrne print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Byrne print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is John Byrne's auction record?
John Byrne's auction record is $39,115, set in 2026.
See the full John Byrne record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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