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# Liam O'Neill (b. 1954)

## What is Liam O'Neill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Liam O'Neill at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,299 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,594–$9,758, n=15). The auction record is $30,596 for Bringing Home the Turf (2022, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bringing Home the Turf | Oil on canvas | $30,596 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Dingle Races | Oil on canvas | $24,102 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | COLLECTING HAY | Oil on canvas | $21,501 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | PORTRAIT OF MICHAEL COLLINS | Oil on canvas | $14,334 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Horses and Jockeys | Oil on canvas | $13,907 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Men at a Horse Fair | Oil on canvas | $13,907 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | HERDING SHEEP | Oil on canvas | $13,760 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Shepherd With His Flock | Oil on canvas | $11,275 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Hometurn | Oil on canvas | $11,171 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | At the Races | Oil on canvas | $11,126 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $7,525 |
| Other | 5 | $1,207 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $10,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,357 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liam O'Neill is an Irish artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,729. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Liam O'Neill sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,073 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liam O'Neill work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liam O'Neill work is $6,729.

The median Liam O'Neill painting sells for $7,167 across 43 lots.

The median Liam O'Neill sculpture sells for $1,433 across 3 lots.

The median Liam O'Neill work on paper sells for $662 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liam O'Neill paintings typically sell for $6,299–$13,907 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 48 | $7,167† | $30,596 | 89.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $662 | $662 | — | 2009-03-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,433 | $2,867 | — | 2023-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,811† | $38,063† | — | 2025-03-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,708–$5,500† | $4,114† | $5,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $6,299–$13,907† | $10,788† | $30,596 |

† 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 | 2022 | $30,596 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $24,102 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,867 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,433 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $662 |

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 Liam O'Neill worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liam O'Neill work is $6,729. The median Liam O'Neill painting sells for $7,167 across 43 lots. The median Liam O'Neill sculpture sells for $1,433 across 3 lots. The median Liam O'Neill work on paper sells for $662 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liam O'Neill paintings typically sell for $6,299–$13,907 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Liam O'Neill painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liam O'Neill painting is $7,167. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liam O'Neill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liam O'Neill painting is $30,596.

### What is the average price of a medium Liam O'Neill painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liam O'Neill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,788, 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 Liam O'Neill painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Liam O'Neill painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liam O'Neill's auction record?

Liam O'Neill's auction record is $38,063, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,063 (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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liam O'Neill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liam-o-neill (updated 2026-11-02).

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.