Roderic O'Conor (1860–1940)
What is Roderic O'Conor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Roderic O'Conor at 15 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,122 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,988–$89,703, n=13). The auction record is $977,960 for La Toilette (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Toilette | Oil on canvas | $977,960 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 2 | Maisons Rouges à Pont-Aven, 1894 | Oil paint | $622,228 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Breton Boy in Profile, 1893 | Oil paint | $527,963 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | The Rushing Stream, 1891 | Oil paint | $518,523 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Paysage, Pont Aven, 1892 | Oil paint | $489,910 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | PAYSAGE AUX ARBRES (LANDSCAPE WITH TREES), circa 1892 | Oil on canvas | $430,012 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Rocks and Foam, St. Guénolé, 1898 | Oil paint | $367,688 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Chemin Mènant à Grez, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $357,210 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 9 | THE BREAKING WAVE, 1898-1899 | Oil on canvas | $329,676 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Apples and Pear, 1893 | Panel | $228,633 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $46,480 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,988 |
| Prints | 44 | $1,544 |
| Other | 12 | $917 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $47,087 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,988 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Roderic O'Conor is an Irish artist with 257 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $7,778. 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 Roderic O'Conor sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $56,775 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roderic O'Conor on OpeningBid →What is a Roderic O'Conor work worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roderic O'Conor work is $7,778.
The median Roderic O'Conor painting sells for $42,021 across 91 lots.
The median Roderic O'Conor print sells for $1,487 across 46 lots.
The median Roderic O'Conor work on paper sells for $1,916 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Roderic O'Conor paintings typically sell for $21,447–$119,687 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Roderic O'Conor prints typically sell for $834–$2,934 (the middle half of 37 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 | 58 | $1,487†‡ | $16,985 | 79.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 126 | $42,021†‡ | $977,960 | 72.2% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $1,916† | $207,324 | 85.7% | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $215,006† | $977,960 | — | 2026-03-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roderic O'Conor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $1,487 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (126 lots) median $42,021, record $977,960. A typical Roderic O'Conor painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $215,006.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $834–$2,934† | $1,544† | $16,985 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $15,875–$54,660† | $39,242† | $527,963 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $21,447–$119,687†‡ | $47,086†‡ | $977,960 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,122–$3,097† | $1,845† | $35,255 |
† 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 | 2001 | $977,960 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $622,228 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $207,324 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $35,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $16,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $10,037 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roderic O'Conor worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roderic O'Conor work is $7,778. The median Roderic O'Conor painting sells for $42,021 across 91 lots. The median Roderic O'Conor print sells for $1,487 across 46 lots. The median Roderic O'Conor work on paper sells for $1,916 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roderic O'Conor paintings typically sell for $21,447–$119,687 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roderic O'Conor prints typically sell for $834–$2,934 (the middle half of 37 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 Roderic O'Conor painting?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roderic O'Conor painting is $42,021. 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 Roderic O'Conor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roderic O'Conor painting is $977,960.
What is the average price of a Roderic O'Conor print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roderic O'Conor print is $1,487. 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 Roderic O'Conor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roderic O'Conor print is $16,985.
What is the average price of a Roderic O'Conor work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roderic O'Conor work on paper is $1,916. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roderic O'Conor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roderic O'Conor work on paper is $207,324.
What is the average price of a medium Roderic O'Conor painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roderic O'Conor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Roderic O'Conor print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roderic O'Conor print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roderic O'Conor's auction record?
Roderic O'Conor's auction record is $977,960, set in 2001.
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