John Behan Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Behan auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 558 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Behan auction prices: quick answer
John Behan auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Behan
- Source records
- 558
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
John Behan market snapshot
John Behan shows developing auction liquidity with 48 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $2,500. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-11-05.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (29.4% · 10 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (52.9% · 18 sales)
- $10,000+ (17.6% · 6 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $2,000
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 2
- Median shift vs prior year
- +100.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-11-05
Artist context
About John Behan
Born
1938
Nationality
Irish
John Behan, born in 1938, is an Irish sculptor whose work is represented in institutional collections documented by Art UK. Public holdings include sculptures with titles such as Flight of Birds, Ghost Boat, Victims and Fighting Cocks, as well as a maquette of grouped sculptures. These records indicate an artistic vocabulary that encompasses birds, boats, animals and grouped human or abstracted forms, although the available source pack does not establish a formal movement or school. Collectors may encounter Behan through freestanding sculpture, smaller maquettes and other sculptural objects, while matched auction records also appear under broader categories such as mixed media, works on paper, prints, paintings and editions. His identity is supported by linked records from Wikidata, VIAF and IdRef, which distinguish him from other people with the same name. Individual works should still be assessed from their materials, dimensions, inscriptions, casting or edition information, provenance and condition.
SculptureMaquettesMixed mediaWorks on paper and printsBirdsBoatsAnimalsGrouped figures and forms
Common works and media
Institutional collection records most clearly document John Behan as a sculptor. They include freestanding sculptures and a maquette, with titles pointing to birds, boats, animals, victims and grouped forms. In appraisal settings, collectors should document the object's material, measurements, weight, surface, signature or inscriptions, edition or casting marks, and ownership history. Appraisily's matched auction data also places some attributed lots in works on paper and prints, fine art and paintings, mixed media, decorative art and editions. Because these are broad market categories, the catalogue description and photographs for each lot remain more reliable guides to its actual format.
Market and appraisal context
John Behan auction results are most useful when a prospective work is compared with objects of similar medium, scale, date, subject and condition. Sculpture requires particular attention to materials, surface quality, restoration, inscriptions and any edition or casting information. Provenance, exhibition history, catalogue references and confidence in the attribution may also affect comparability. Appraisily's matched records extend across sculpture and mixed media, works on paper and prints, paintings, decorative art and editions, but those broad labels should not be treated as proof of a specific object's medium or authenticity. Public results may omit private sales and can differ in whether buyer premiums or fees are included, so realized prices should be normalized before drawing conclusions.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Works on paper and prints
- Fine art and paintings
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, dimensions, date and position within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition information and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history and catalogue references
- Comparable public auction results for works similar in type, scale, date and condition
- Subject matter, rarity and current market demand
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are starting points for comparison rather than final appraisals.
- Private transactions and incomplete auction feeds may not be represented.
- Broad auction-category labels should be checked against the photographs, catalogue descriptions and attribution of individual lots.
- Reported results may not be directly comparable when premiums, fees, currencies or sale terms differ.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Behan worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my John Behan artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.