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# Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916–2012)

## What is Louis le Brocquy HRHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 580 auction results for Louis le Brocquy HRHA at 6 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,010 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,147–$12,177, n=26). The auction record is $571,214 for Fantail Pigeon (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantail Pigeon, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $571,214 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Torso (F56), 1958 | Oil on canvas | $221,115 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Study for Riverrun: Procession with Lillies, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $215,006 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 4 | Image of James Joyce, 1940 | Watercolour | $85,444 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Tinker Couple | Pen, ink and watercolour | $80,383 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Head of Samuel Beckett | Watercolour | $75,424 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Evoked Head of an Irish Martyr ( Reconstructed Head of Wolfe Tone), 1964 | Oil on canvas | $69,900 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 8 | Fruit in the Hand, 1974 | Oil on paper | $55,279 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Head | Oil on canvas | $50,021 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garlanded Goat, 1950 | Colour inverted Aubusson Tapestry | $68,802 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $142,453 |
| Other | 8 | $24,734 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $17,771 |
| Prints | 54 | $1,779 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $2,365 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,855 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 580 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis le Brocquy HRHA is an Irish artist with 739 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,131. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis le Brocquy HRHA sold in 2026 for $3,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work worth?

Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work is $2,131.

The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA print sells for $1,718 across 37 lots.

The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA work on paper sells for $14,334 across 13 lots.

The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA painting sells for $69,900 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Louis le Brocquy HRHA prints typically sell for $1,075–$1,880 (the middle half of 20 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 | 72 | $1,718† | $6,306 | 51.4% | 2026-10-19 |
| Paintings | 10 | $69,900 | $571,214 | 70% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $14,334† | $85,444 | 61.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $85,444† | $571,214 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Louis le Brocquy HRHA's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $1,718 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $69,900, record $571,214. A typical Louis le Brocquy HRHA painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $85,444.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,075–$1,880† | $1,420† | $3,440 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,595–$3,010† | $1,760† | $6,306 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,850–$17,381† | $12,554† | $36,852 |

† 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 | 2007 | $571,214 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $221,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $85,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $36,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $6,306 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,279 |

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 Louis le Brocquy HRHA worth?

Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work is $2,131. The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA print sells for $1,718 across 37 lots. The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA work on paper sells for $14,334 across 13 lots. The median Louis le Brocquy HRHA painting sells for $69,900 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis le Brocquy HRHA prints typically sell for $1,075–$1,880 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA print is $1,718. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis le Brocquy HRHA's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis le Brocquy HRHA print is $6,306.

### What is the average price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work on paper is $14,334. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis le Brocquy HRHA's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis le Brocquy HRHA work on paper is $85,444.

### What is the average price of a small Louis le Brocquy HRHA print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis le Brocquy HRHA print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,420, 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 medium Louis le Brocquy HRHA print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis le Brocquy HRHA print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis le Brocquy HRHA's auction record?

Louis le Brocquy HRHA's auction record is $571,214, set in 2007.

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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.