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# Louis Le Brocquy (1916–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 681 auction results for Louis Le Brocquy at 25 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,467 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,697–$17,779, n=30). The auction record is $838,751 for Man Creating Bird (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Creating Bird, 1948 | Mixed media on board | $838,751 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 2 | Procession with Lilies, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $513,800 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2012 |
| 3 | Still Life with Book and Penny, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $327,113 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 4 | Study for Reconstructed Head of Samuel Beckett, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $273,980 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 5 | MILLE TETES GRIS NOIR BLANC | Hand made Aubusson tapestry | $222,173 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2024 |
| 6 | Cúchulainn IV, 1975 | Tabard Frères et Soeurs Aubusson tapestry | $204,120 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 7 | Adam and Eve in the Garden, 1951-1952 | Colour inverted Aubusson Tapestry | $167,750 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 8 | Adam & Eve Aubusson, 1952 | Aubusson tapestry | $166,000 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travellers, 1948 | Colour inverted Aubusson Tapestry | $285,175 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 2 | Garlanded Goat, 1950 | Colour inverted Aubusson Tapestry | $192,913 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $32,450 |
| Works on paper | 101 | $6,841 |
| Other | 74 | $4,314 |
| Prints | 218 | $1,674 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $74,509 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 198 | $3,021 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 183 | $2,523 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 681 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Le Brocquy is an Irish artist with 843 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,415. 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 Louis Le Brocquy sold in 2026 for $4,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Le Brocquy work worth?

Across 677 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Le Brocquy work is $2,415.

The median Louis Le Brocquy print sells for $1,739 across 384 lots.

The median Louis Le Brocquy work on paper sells for $7,867 across 135 lots.

The median Louis Le Brocquy painting sells for $27,569 across 83 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Le Brocquy prints typically sell for $1,147–$2,930 (the middle half of 241 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Le Brocquy prints typically sell for $941–$2,104 (the middle half of 126 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 | 453 | $1,739†‡ | $94,551 | 84.8% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 117 | $27,569†‡ | $838,751 | 70.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 182 | $7,867†‡ | $117,425 | 74.2% | 2026-02-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $113,884† | $838,751 | — | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Louis Le Brocquy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (453 lots) median $1,739 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $27,569, record $838,751. A typical Louis Le Brocquy painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $113,884.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 126 | $941–$2,104†‡ | $1,363†‡ | $29,731‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 241 | $1,147–$2,930†‡ | $1,946†‡ | $70,253 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,030–$37,625† | $5,563† | $94,551 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 38 | $8,699–$37,141† | $19,252† | $327,113 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $22,481–$87,028†‡ | $49,601†‡ | $838,751 |

† 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) | 81 | $2,723–$10,806†‡ | $5,606†‡ | $117,425 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $10,154–$21,413†‡ | $16,465†‡ | $117,425 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $838,751 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $513,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $117,425 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $117,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $94,551 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $70,253 |

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 worth?

Across 677 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Le Brocquy work is $2,415. The median Louis Le Brocquy print sells for $1,739 across 384 lots. The median Louis Le Brocquy work on paper sells for $7,867 across 135 lots. The median Louis Le Brocquy painting sells for $27,569 across 83 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Le Brocquy prints typically sell for $1,147–$2,930 (the middle half of 241 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Le Brocquy prints typically sell for $941–$2,104 (the middle half of 126 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 Louis Le Brocquy print?

Based on 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Le Brocquy print is $1,739. 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 Louis Le Brocquy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Le Brocquy print is $94,551.

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

Based on 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Le Brocquy work on paper is $7,867. 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 Louis Le Brocquy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Le Brocquy work on paper is $117,425.

### What is the average price of a Louis Le Brocquy painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Le Brocquy painting is $27,569. 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 Louis Le Brocquy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Le Brocquy painting is $838,751.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Le Brocquy print?

Based on 241 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Le Brocquy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,946, 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 the average price of a small Louis Le Brocquy print?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Le Brocquy print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,363, 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 Louis Le Brocquy's auction record?

Louis Le Brocquy's auction record is $838,751, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Le Brocquy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-le-brocquy (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.