Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley (1880–1952)
Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $7,674. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley is recorded as sold in 2026 for $29,087; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley work is $7,674.
The median Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley painting sells for $13,198 across 12 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $13,198‡ | $83,703‡ | 92.3% | 2026-06-02 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,221–$29,713‡ | $22,045‡ | $83,703‡ |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $83,703‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $41,749 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley work is $7,674. The median Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley painting sells for $13,198 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley painting is $13,198. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley painting is $83,703. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley's auction record?
Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley's auction record is $41,749, set in 2018.
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