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# Patrick Pye (1929–2018)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Patrick Pye at 3 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $183 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$1,101, n=11). The auction record is $11,056 for The Implements of the Passion (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Implements of the Passion | Oil and tempera on canvas | $11,056 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Late Summer, Piperstown, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $8,505 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 3 | Abraham's Sacrifice, 1988 | Oil and pastel on card | $6,162 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Altarpiece of the Annunciation, 1958 | Tempera on panel | $6,124 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 5 | The Adoration of the Shepherds | Tempera on board | $5,529 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | The Blessing, 1952 | Mixed media | $4,488 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 7 | The Road to Emmaus | Oil on panel | $4,033 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Three Angels Appear to Abraham | Oil and tempera on board | $3,910 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | The III Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls the First Time, 1952 | Gold leaf and watercolour | $3,893 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | The Implements of The Passion | Oil and Tempera on canvas | $3,724 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,193 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,027 |
| Other | 8 | $508 |
| Prints | 19 | $206 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $1,728 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $473 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrick Pye is an Irish artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $812. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Patrick Pye sold in 2025 for $1,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Pye work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Pye work is $812.

The median Patrick Pye painting sells for $1,761 across 29 lots.

The median Patrick Pye print sells for $201 across 22 lots.

The median Patrick Pye work on paper sells for $970 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Pye paintings typically sell for $22–$3,359 (the middle half of 20 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 | 30 | $201† | $1,196 | 73.3% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 37 | $1,761† | $11,056 | 78.4% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $970† | $6,162 | 70.8% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,333 | $11,056 | — | 2018-09-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Patrick Pye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $201 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $1,761, record $11,056. A typical Patrick Pye painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,333.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $145–$388 | $212 | $482 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,147–$1,605† | $1,190† | $1,761 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $22–$3,359† | $1,915† | $11,056 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $634–$1,118† | $904† | $2,476 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,134–$1,928† | $1,750† | $6,162 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,056 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $545 |

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 Pye worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Pye work is $812. The median Patrick Pye painting sells for $1,761 across 29 lots. The median Patrick Pye print sells for $201 across 22 lots. The median Patrick Pye work on paper sells for $970 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Pye paintings typically sell for $22–$3,359 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Pye painting is $1,761. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Pye painting is $11,056.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Pye print is $201. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Pye print is $1,196.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Pye work on paper is $970. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Pye work on paper is $6,162.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Pye painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,915, 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 Pye print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Pye print (small (under 50 cm)) is $212, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Patrick Pye's auction record is $11,056, set in 2007.

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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 Pye auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-pye (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.