> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terry-o-neill · updated 2026-11-02

# Terry O'Neill (1938–2019)

## What is Terry O'Neill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 465 auction results for Terry O'Neill at 31 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,399 including buyer’s premium (middle half $770–$6,406, n=104). The auction record is $63,337 for Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977 (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971 | — | $36,032 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Faye Dunaway, Beverly Hills | Chromogenic print, printed later | $32,500 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977, circa 2014 | C-print | $63,337 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $60,064 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 3 | Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977 | Chromogenic print, printed later, mounted | $50,580 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 4 | Brigitte Bardot in Spain, 1971 | Silver gelatin print, printed later | $49,748 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971 | Gelatin silver print | $48,920 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977, 1977 | C-print | $45,612 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977, 1977 | C-print | $44,569 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977, 1977 | C-print | $40,729 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 319 | $4,250 |
| Other | 21 | $2,665 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $17,998 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 162 | $5,574 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 145 | $1,774 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 465 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Terry O'Neill is a Canadian artist with 642 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,889. 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 Terry O'Neill sold in 2026 for $4,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Terry O'Neill work worth?

Across 452 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry O'Neill work is $3,889.

The median Terry O'Neill photograph sells for $3,858 across 426 lots.

The median Terry O'Neill print sells for $1,474 across 17 lots.

The median Terry O'Neill sculpture sells for $11,143 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Terry O'Neill photographs typically sell for $2,597–$11,358 (the middle half of 178 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Terry O'Neill photographs typically sell for $610–$5,258 (the middle half of 150 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 | 21 | $1,474†‡ | $11,550 | 81% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $11,143 | $15,943 | — | 2016-05-20 |
| Photography | 500 | $3,858†‡ | $63,337 | 85.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $32,171 | $63,337 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $702–$4,005 | $2,405 | $11,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $815–$3,434†‡ | $1,860†‡ | $9,105 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 150 | $610–$5,258†‡ | $1,631†‡ | $23,994 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 178 | $2,597–$11,358†‡ | $4,963†‡ | $60,064 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $15,691–$28,115 | $19,108 | $63,337 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $63,337 |
| Photography | 2023 | $60,064 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $15,943 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $11,837 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,105 |

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 Terry O'Neill worth?

Across 452 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry O'Neill work is $3,889. The median Terry O'Neill photograph sells for $3,858 across 426 lots. The median Terry O'Neill print sells for $1,474 across 17 lots. The median Terry O'Neill sculpture sells for $11,143 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Terry O'Neill photographs typically sell for $2,597–$11,358 (the middle half of 178 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Terry O'Neill photographs typically sell for $610–$5,258 (the middle half of 150 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 Terry O'Neill photograph?

Based on 426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry O'Neill photograph is $3,858. 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 Terry O'Neill's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry O'Neill photograph is $63,337.

### What is the average price of a Terry O'Neill print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry O'Neill print is $1,474. 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 Terry O'Neill's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry O'Neill print is $11,550.

### What is the average price of a medium Terry O'Neill photograph?

Based on 178 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terry O'Neill photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,963, 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 Terry O'Neill photograph?

Based on 150 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Terry O'Neill photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,631, 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 Terry O'Neill's auction record?

Terry O'Neill's auction record is $63,337, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.