Patrick O'Reilly (b. 1957)
What is Patrick O'Reilly’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Patrick O'Reilly at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,734 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,128–$7,522, n=5). The auction record is $27,085 for Man Shouting (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Shouting | Bronze | $27,085 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | The Táin Bronze on a steel girder, 2007 | Bronze | $23,541 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | SURFER, 2022 | Bronze | $15,050 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Stargazers, 2024 | Bronze | $13,907 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | GOLDEN GLOVES | Bronze | $11,467 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | MARCHING ON, 2017 | Bronze | $11,467 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2024 |
| 7 | STAYING THE COURSE, 2023 | Bronze | $11,467 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Irish Wolfhound, 2022 | Bronze | $11,417 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | BULL 2013, 2013 | Bronze | $9,317 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | IRISH WOLFHOUND, 2012 | Bronze | $9,317 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,699 |
| Sculpture | 59 | $2,723 |
| Other | 5 | $28 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $5,966 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,839 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $130 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick O'Reilly is an Irish artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,493. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Patrick O'Reilly sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,916 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Patrick O'Reilly on OpeningBid →What is a Patrick O'Reilly work worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick O'Reilly work is $1,493.
The median Patrick O'Reilly sculpture sells for $810 across 70 lots.
The median Patrick O'Reilly painting sells for $1,376 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Patrick O'Reilly sculptures typically sell for $53–$3,655 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick O'Reilly sculptures typically sell for $60–$9,317 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,376† | $7,260 | 60% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 103 | $810† | $27,085 | 68% | 2025-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $13,906 | $27,085 | — | 2024-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $13–$6,199† | $4,952† | $7,260 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $53–$3,655† | $834† | $9,317 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $60–$9,317† | $4,300† | $23,541 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $68–$436† | $113† | $27,085 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $27,085 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $23,541 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,260 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,167 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patrick O'Reilly worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick O'Reilly work is $1,493. The median Patrick O'Reilly sculpture sells for $810 across 70 lots. The median Patrick O'Reilly painting sells for $1,376 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Patrick O'Reilly sculptures typically sell for $53–$3,655 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick O'Reilly sculptures typically sell for $60–$9,317 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Patrick O'Reilly sculpture?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick O'Reilly sculpture is $810. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick O'Reilly's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick O'Reilly sculpture is $27,085.
What is the average price of a Patrick O'Reilly painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick O'Reilly painting is $1,376. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick O'Reilly's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick O'Reilly painting is $7,260.
What is the average price of a small Patrick O'Reilly sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick O'Reilly sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $834, 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 O'Reilly sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick O'Reilly sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick O'Reilly's auction record?
Patrick O'Reilly's auction record is $27,085, set in 2008.
See the full Patrick O'Reilly record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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