Seamus O'Colmain (1925–1990)
What is Seamus O'Colmain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Seamus O'Colmain at 3 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $602–$1,075, n=7). The auction record is $4,587 for INNER CITY DUBLIN (2023, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INNER CITY DUBLIN | Oil on board | $4,587 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Merchant's Arch, Dublin | Oil on board | $3,616 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Dublin Streets | Oil on board | $2,112 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2002 |
| 4 | PINT MAN | Oil on board | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | STEPS, SHIP STREET | Oil on board | $1,433 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2026 |
| 6 | MARKEY, 1968 | Charcoal on board | $1,362 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | THE LIFFEY | Oil on board | $1,290 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Camden Street | Oil on canvas | $1,281 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2001 |
| 9 | LAKESIDE CONNEMARA | Oil on paper | $1,147 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | THE COAL MAN | Oil on board | $1,147 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,147 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $465 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Seamus O'Colmain is an Irish artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $882. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Seamus O'Colmain sold in 2026 for $1,003, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Seamus O'Colmain record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Seamus O'Colmain on OpeningBid →What is a Seamus O'Colmain work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seamus O'Colmain work is $882.
The median Seamus O'Colmain painting sells for $918 across 26 lots.
The median Seamus O'Colmain work on paper sells for $10 across 3 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 | 8 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 40 | $918† | $4,587 | 65% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10† | $1,362 | — | 2021-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $137–$704† | $408† | $2,007 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $932–$1,288† | $1,147† | $3,616 |
† 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 | 2023 | $4,587 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Seamus O'Colmain worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seamus O'Colmain work is $882. The median Seamus O'Colmain painting sells for $918 across 26 lots. The median Seamus O'Colmain work on paper sells for $10 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Seamus O'Colmain painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seamus O'Colmain painting is $918. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Seamus O'Colmain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Seamus O'Colmain painting is $4,587.
What is the average price of a medium Seamus O'Colmain painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Seamus O'Colmain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,147, 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 Seamus O'Colmain painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Seamus O'Colmain painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Seamus O'Colmain's auction record?
Seamus O'Colmain's auction record is $4,587, set in 2023.
See the full Seamus O'Colmain record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Seamus O'Colmain on OpeningBid →