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# Tony O'Malley HRHA (1913–2003)

## What is Tony O'Malley HRHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 269 auction results for Tony O'Malley HRHA at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,863 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,046–$9,378, n=12). The auction record is $43,352 for Air, Water, Light, Bahamas (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air, Water, Light, Bahamas, 1979 | Oil on board | $43,352 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Mayaguena, 1983 | Oil on board | $27,472 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Inscape, 1977 | Oil on board | $25,011 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Pale Spring Inscape with Caw of Crow, 1982 | Oil paint | $19,123 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Bonnan Bui, 1982 | Oil paint | $9,561 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Winter Marks, 1967 | Oil on board | $9,317 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Bahamas Painting, 1986 | Acrylic and collage on paper | $9,280 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | The Night Painter (Studio), Winter, No. III, 1984 | Mixed media and oil on board | $7,845 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Spring-Cattle, Crows and Monuments, 1985 | Oil on paper | $7,132 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Sea Window, 1963 | Mixed media on paper | $6,594 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $9,299 |
| Other | 7 | $2,150 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,174 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $22,067 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $6,298 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,174 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 269 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony O'Malley HRHA is an Irish artist with 353 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,121. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tony O'Malley HRHA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,542 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tony O'Malley HRHA work worth?

Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA work is $2,121.

The median Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper sells for $876 across 13 lots.

The median Tony O'Malley HRHA painting sells for $9,317 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $9,317 | $27,472 | 63.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $876† | $7,132 | 76.5% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $31,251† | $46,900† | — | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $725–$1,411† | $794† | $1,735 |

† 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 | 2026 | $27,472 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $19,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,132 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,594 |

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 Tony O'Malley HRHA worth?

Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA work is $2,121. The median Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper sells for $876 across 13 lots. The median Tony O'Malley HRHA painting sells for $9,317 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper is $876. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony O'Malley HRHA's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper is $7,132.

### What is the average price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony O'Malley HRHA painting is $9,317.

### What is Tony O'Malley HRHA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony O'Malley HRHA painting is $27,472.

### What is the average price of a small Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony O'Malley HRHA work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony O'Malley HRHA's auction record?

Tony O'Malley HRHA's auction record is $46,900, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,900 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tony O'Malley HRHA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-o-malley-hrha (updated 2026-11-03).

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.