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# Tony O'Malley (1913–2013)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 248 auction results for Tony O'Malley at 12 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,232 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,272–$6,569, n=26). The auction record is $628,324 for Currach, Clare Island (recto); Evening Landscape Tehidy Hospital (recto); Figure (verso) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Currach, Clare Island (recto); Evening Landscape Tehidy Hospital (recto); Figure (verso), 1959 | Oil paint | $628,324 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | Birdsong, 1987 | Oil on board | $113,607 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Morning Garden - Bahamas, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $82,049 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | Arrieta - Orzola (Lanzarote), 1988 | Oil on board | $74,812 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2004 |
| 5 | STILL LIFE AND WINDOW, 1967 | Oil on board | $63,068 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Sand and Light, Nassau 1978, 1978 | Oil on Canvas | $60,026 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Three Shadows, Nassau Bahams, 1979 | Oil on board | $59,017 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 8 | The Cloister of Montregan, Bahamas, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $58,971 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | Life in the Pond II, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $56,125 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | RHAPSODY ON A THEME OF BIRD HOUSES AND ASH TREE, 1986 | Oil on panel | $51,601 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 115 | $6,119 |
| Works on paper | 72 | $1,655 |
| Other | 34 | $1,361 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $18,276 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $4,330 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $1,555 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 248 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony O'Malley is an Irish artist with 392 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,148. 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 Tony O'Malley sold in 2026 for $3,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony O'Malley work is $2,148.

The median Tony O'Malley painting sells for $5,412 across 134 lots.

The median Tony O'Malley work on paper sells for $1,529 across 79 lots.

The median Tony O'Malley print sells for $289 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tony O'Malley work on papers typically sell for $33–$2,022 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tony O'Malley paintings typically sell for $862–$9,744 (the middle half of 63 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 | 15 | $289† | $5,403 | 66.7% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 198 | $5,412†‡ | $628,324 | 67.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 115 | $1,529† | $15,770 | 68.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,608 | $1,608 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $59,017 | $628,324 | — | 2022-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Tony O'Malley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $289 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (198 lots) median $5,412, record $628,324. A typical Tony O'Malley painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $59,017.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $158–$1,083† | $1,005† | $5,403 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $46–$4,372† | $1,494† | $35,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $862–$9,744† | $4,988† | $628,324 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $10,929–$41,887†‡ | $17,846†‡ | $82,049 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $33–$2,022† | $1,401† | $10,503 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,196–$7,574 | $3,211 | $15,770 |

† 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 | 2016 | $628,324 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $113,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $15,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $15,272 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,104 |

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 worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony O'Malley work is $2,148. The median Tony O'Malley painting sells for $5,412 across 134 lots. The median Tony O'Malley work on paper sells for $1,529 across 79 lots. The median Tony O'Malley print sells for $289 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tony O'Malley work on papers typically sell for $33–$2,022 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tony O'Malley paintings typically sell for $862–$9,744 (the middle half of 63 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 Tony O'Malley painting?

Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony O'Malley painting is $5,412. 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 Tony O'Malley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony O'Malley painting is $628,324.

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

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony O'Malley work on paper is $1,529. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony O'Malley work on paper is $15,770.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony O'Malley print is $289. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony O'Malley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony O'Malley print is $5,403.

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

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony O'Malley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,401, 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 medium Tony O'Malley painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tony O'Malley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Tony O'Malley's auction record is $628,324, set in 2016.

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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.