Sir Oswald Birley (1880–1952)
Sir Oswald Birley is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $22,510. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sir Oswald Birley is recorded as sold in 2026 for $29,087; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Oswald Birley work is $22,510.
The median Sir Oswald Birley painting sells for $17,275 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $17,275†‡ | $60,462 | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,774–$18,490†‡ | $10,624†‡ | $45,765‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,462 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $57,085 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sir Oswald Birley worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Oswald Birley work is $22,510. The median Sir Oswald Birley painting sells for $17,275 across 13 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 Sir Oswald Birley painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Oswald Birley painting is $17,275. 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 Sir Oswald Birley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Oswald Birley painting is $60,462.
What is the average price of a medium Sir Oswald Birley painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sir Oswald Birley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,624, 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 Sir Oswald Birley's auction record?
Sir Oswald Birley's auction record is $57,085, set in 2025.
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