Patrick Collins (1910–1994)
What is Patrick Collins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Patrick Collins at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,197 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,440–$8,099, n=7). The auction record is $106,872 for French Farm House (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Farm House | Oil on board | $106,872 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Sligo Landscape, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $66,738 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | The Fairy Hill | Oil on board | $63,929 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2001 |
| 4 | Moorland Water, 1957 | Oil on board | $63,360 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | MOORLAND WATER, 1957 | Oil on board | $54,468 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | The Queens Bathing Place | Oil on board | $49,723 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2001 |
| 7 | The Blue Jug | Oil on canvas | $48,850 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Light in the Forest, 1972 | Oil on board | $48,009 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 9 | The Bath | Oil on panel | $46,287 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 10 | Pony Running Wild on Errisbeg | Oil on board | $30,588 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $7,918 |
| Other | 11 | $4,300 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,174 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $14,334 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $13,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $4,202 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick Collins is an Irish artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,227. 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 Patrick Collins sold in 2026 for $15,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Patrick Collins on OpeningBid →What is a Patrick Collins work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Collins work is $6,227.
The median Patrick Collins painting sells for $8,339 across 78 lots.
The median Patrick Collins work on paper sells for $768 across 9 lots.
The median Patrick Collins print sells for $171 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Collins paintings typically sell for $3,570–$8,915 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Collins paintings typically sell for $7,918–$38,437 (the middle half of 31 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 | 3 | $171‡ | $179 | 66.7% | 2011-04-06 |
| Paintings | 119 | $8,339† | $2.1M† | 65.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $768 | $2,086 | 60% | 2022-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $66,738† | $2.1M† | — | 2019-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Patrick Collins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $171 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (119 lots) median $8,339, record $2,130,723. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,130,723 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Patrick Collins painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $66,738.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $3,570–$8,915† | $5,160† | $63,929 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $7,918–$38,437† | $15,717† | $2.1M† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $389–$24,867 | $13,617 | $63,360 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $106–$1,338 | $556 | $2,086 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $2.1M† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $106,872 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,086 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,831 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $179 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $164‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Patrick Collins worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Collins work is $6,227. The median Patrick Collins painting sells for $8,339 across 78 lots. The median Patrick Collins work on paper sells for $768 across 9 lots. The median Patrick Collins print sells for $171 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Collins paintings typically sell for $3,570–$8,915 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Collins paintings typically sell for $7,918–$38,437 (the middle half of 31 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 Patrick Collins painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Collins painting is $8,339. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Collins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Collins painting is $2,130,723. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,130,723 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Patrick Collins work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Collins work on paper is $768.
What is Patrick Collins's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Collins work on paper is $2,086.
What is the average price of a small Patrick Collins painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Collins painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,160, 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 Patrick Collins painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Collins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,717, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Collins's auction record?
Patrick Collins's auction record is $2,130,723, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,130,723 (buyer's premium not included).
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