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# Patrick Hennessy (1915–1980)

## What is Patrick Hennessy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Patrick Hennessy at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,734 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,153–$8,600, n=9). The auction record is $42,920 for The Bronze Horses of Saint Marks (2016, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bronze Horses of Saint Marks, 1953 | Bronze | $42,920 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Mountain Summit | Oil on canvas | $35,015 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Still Life with Apples and Roses on a Table | Oil on canvas | $32,562 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | The Magic Mountain | Oil on canvas | $30,265 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 5 | The Long Road Home, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $27,582 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | The Balcony | Oil on canvas | $23,668 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | BIRD ORACLE | Oil on canvas | $20,784 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Mare and Foal | Oil on canvas | $19,815 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Herding the Horses | Oil on canvas | $19,806 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | The Bouquet | Oil on board | $18,632 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $7,426 |
| Other | 5 | $3,062 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $8,619 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,461 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrick Hennessy is an Irish artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,049. 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 Hennessy sold in 2026 for $10,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Hennessy work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Hennessy work is $6,049.

The median Patrick Hennessy painting sells for $6,582 across 130 lots.

The median Patrick Hennessy work on paper sells for $564 across 2 lots.

The median Patrick Hennessy print sells for $2,800 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Hennessy paintings typically sell for $4,725–$12,611 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Hennessy paintings typically sell for $2,520–$5,458 (the middle half of 39 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 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | — | 1994-06-07 |
| Paintings | 151 | $6,582†‡ | $42,920 | 86.1% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $564 | $584 | 66.7% | 2024-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $30,265 | $42,920 | — | 2021-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Patrick Hennessy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,800. Paintings (151 lots) median $6,582, record $42,920. A typical Patrick Hennessy painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $30,265.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $2,520–$5,458† | $4,418† | $18,632 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $4,725–$12,611† | $7,669† | $42,920 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,622–$13,500†‡ | $10,034†‡ | $15,838 |

† 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 | 2016 | $42,920 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $35,015 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $2,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $584 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $543 |

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 Patrick Hennessy worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Hennessy work is $6,049. The median Patrick Hennessy painting sells for $6,582 across 130 lots. The median Patrick Hennessy work on paper sells for $564 across 2 lots. The median Patrick Hennessy print sells for $2,800 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Hennessy paintings typically sell for $4,725–$12,611 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Hennessy paintings typically sell for $2,520–$5,458 (the middle half of 39 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 Hennessy painting?

Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Hennessy painting is $6,582. 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 Patrick Hennessy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Hennessy painting is $42,920.

### What is the average price of a medium Patrick Hennessy painting?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Hennessy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,669, 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 Patrick Hennessy painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Hennessy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Hennessy's auction record?

Patrick Hennessy's auction record is $42,920, set in 2016.

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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, “Patrick Hennessy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-hennessy (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.