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# Sir William Orpen, Irish (1878–1931)

Sir William Orpen, Irish is an Irish artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,788.

A work by Sir William Orpen, Irish sold in 2021 for $3,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir William Orpen, Irish work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Orpen, Irish work is $3,788.

The median Sir William Orpen, Irish work on paper sells for $732 across 5 lots.

The median Sir William Orpen, Irish painting sells for $12,391 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $12,391 | $20,995 | — | 2021-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $732 | $732 | — | 2025-06-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $20,995 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $732 |

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 Sir William Orpen, Irish worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Orpen, Irish work is $3,788. The median Sir William Orpen, Irish work on paper sells for $732 across 5 lots. The median Sir William Orpen, Irish painting sells for $12,391 across 2 lots.

### What is Sir William Orpen, Irish's auction record?

Sir William Orpen, Irish's auction record is $20,995, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.