Kitty Wilmer O'Brien (1910–1982)
Kitty Wilmer O'Brien is an Indian-Irish artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,321. 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 Kitty Wilmer O'Brien sold in 2022 for $4,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kitty Wilmer O'Brien on OpeningBid →What is a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work is $2,321.
The median Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting sells for $3,470 across 24 lots.
The median Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work on paper sells for $1,592 across 14 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 | 31 | $3,470†‡ | $9,504 | 77.4% | 2022-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,592† | $4,300 | 70% | 2025-09-24 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,315–$5,570†‡ | $4,198†‡ | $9,504 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,341–$2,245† | $1,577† | $4,013 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $998–$2,324 | $1,797 | $4,300 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,504 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,167 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $4,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,013 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work is $2,321. The median Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting sells for $3,470 across 24 lots. The median Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work on paper sells for $1,592 across 14 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 Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting is $3,470. 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 Kitty Wilmer O'Brien's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting is $9,504.
What is the average price of a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work on paper is $1,592. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kitty Wilmer O'Brien's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kitty Wilmer O'Brien work on paper is $4,300.
What is the average price of a medium Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kitty Wilmer O'Brien painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,198, 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 Kitty Wilmer O'Brien's auction record?
Kitty Wilmer O'Brien's auction record is $9,504, set in 2010.
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