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# Patrick Hickey (1927–1998)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Patrick Hickey at 3 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $430–$688, n=9). The auction record is $19,540 for View from Clontarf Towards Poolbeg and the Dublin Mountains (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View from Clontarf Towards Poolbeg and the Dublin Mountains, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $19,540 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Fairground, Booterstown | Oil on canvas | $14,333 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 3 | Escarpment, Glendalough | Oil on canvas | $12,505 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Patrick Hickey (1927-1999) | Oil on board | $9,382 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 5 | Co. Wicklow landscape | Oil on canvas | $8,886 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 6 | TREES IN WITNER, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $5,734 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Cottage Garden, Greece, 1975 | Mixed media on board | $5,319 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | RED SUN OVER MARTELLO TOWER | Oil on canvas | $4,128 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Tree | Lithograph | $4,502 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Months of the Year, January - December | Etching | $4,189 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2016 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,177 |
| Prints | 53 | $704 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $623 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,734 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $718 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $683 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrick Hickey is an Irish artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $716. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Patrick Hickey sold in 2025 for $5,734, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Hickey work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Hickey work is $716.

The median Patrick Hickey print sells for $704 across 57 lots.

The median Patrick Hickey painting sells for $2,177 across 18 lots.

The median Patrick Hickey work on paper sells for $658 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Hickey prints typically sell for $389–$1,166 (the middle half of 47 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 | 88 | $704† | $4,502 | 64.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 33 | $2,177† | $19,540 | 54.5% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $658 | $1,676 | 64.7% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,505 | $19,540 | — | 2010-11-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Patrick Hickey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (88 lots) median $704 with 64.8% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $2,177, record $19,540. A typical Patrick Hickey painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $12,505.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $707–$1,461 | $971 | $4,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $389–$1,166† | $678† | $4,502 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $20–$4,128† | $673† | $12,505 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,666–$14,332 | $5,734 | $19,540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $623–$1,251 | $688 | $1,676 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,540 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $14,332 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,502 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,189 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,621 |

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 Hickey worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Hickey work is $716. The median Patrick Hickey print sells for $704 across 57 lots. The median Patrick Hickey painting sells for $2,177 across 18 lots. The median Patrick Hickey work on paper sells for $658 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Hickey prints typically sell for $389–$1,166 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Hickey print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Hickey print is $704. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Hickey's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Hickey print is $4,502.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Hickey painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Hickey painting is $2,177. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Hickey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Hickey painting is $19,540.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Hickey work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Hickey work on paper is $658.

### What is Patrick Hickey's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Hickey work on paper is $1,676.

### What is the average price of a medium Patrick Hickey print?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Hickey print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $678, 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 Hickey painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Hickey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $673, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Patrick Hickey's auction record is $19,540, set in 2008.

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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 Hickey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-hickey (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.