Breon O'Casey Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Breon O'Casey Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 08, 2026
λ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011), ST IVES
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
λ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)ST IVESOil on boardSigned, titled and dated 1967 (to backboard verso)20 x 21cm (7¾ x 8¼in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Denis Mitchell (1912-1993) Private Collection (a gift from the artist) And then by descentSale, Sotheby's, London, 23 September 2022, lot 50The sculptor Denis Mitchell was a great supporter of O'Casey, initially employing him as his assistant when he first arrived in St. Ives. Mitchell subsequently introduced him to Barbara Hepworth in the late 1950s who took him on as her own assistant. These experiences were integral to developing O'Casey's artistic practice and Mitchell in particular was instrumental in encouraging the young artist to experiment with a broad range of materials.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £600 - £800
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) PAIR OF DROP EARRINGS stamped maker's mark, yellow metal and lapis beads each 4.5cm high (1 ¾in high), gross weight 6.6 grams
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £300 - £500
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) PAIR OF SQUARE STUD EARRINGS yellow metal each 0.9cm wide (3/8in), 1.2 grams
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £700 - £900
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) PAIR OF CIRCULAR EARRINGS, 1983 stamped maker's mark, hallmarked for Birmingham 1983, 18ct gold each 2.7cm wide (1in wide), 7.82 grams
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £700 - £900
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) TWO BOXES each stamped maker's mark BOC, hallmarked for Birmingham 1968 and 1969, silver, the smaller fitted with red velvet 6cm high, 5cm wide, 5cm deep (2 3/8in high, 2in wide, 2in deep) and 2.3cm high, 4cm wide, 3cm deep (7/8in high, 1 ½in wide, 1 ¼in deep), gross weight 220 grams (2) Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £7,000 - £9,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) BOX stamped maker's mark BOC, hallmarked for Birmingham 1971, 18ct gold 1.8cm high, 5cm wide, 3.4cm deep (¾in high, 2in wide, 1 3/8in deep), 84 grams Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £800 - £1,200
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) RING stamped maker's mark BOC, hallmarked for Birmingham 1971, 18ct gold set with oval dark red hard stone Ring size: M / M½ Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) THREE BANGLES the thicker bangle stamped maker's mark BOC, hallmarked for Birmingham 1972, 18ct gold, the thinner bangles unmarked, yellow metal Inner width of thicker bangle: 5.8cm (2 ¼in); inner width of thinner bangles: 6cm (2 3/8in) (3), gross weight: 39.1 grams Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) LONG NECKLACE AND BRACELET unmarked, yellow metal and wire Necklace: 46cm long (18 1/8in), internal width of bracelet: 5cm (2in) (2); gross weight: 88.2 grams Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) LONG MOONSTONE NECKLACE unmarked, yellow metal and moonstones 49cm long (19 ¼in long), gross weight 41.1 grams Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market..
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 01, 2026
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) LONG HOOP NECKLACE unmarked, yellow metal 100cm long (39 ½in long), 37.8 grams Klaus and Gertrud Anschel and by descent;Private Collection, London. Klaus and Gertrud Anschel were the founders and owners of The Anschel Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, which they ran from 1962 to 1982. Klaus Anschel, born in Düsseldorf in 1921, fled Germany in 1938 and settled in Melbourne, where he later served in the Australian Army alongside other refugee volunteers. In Australia he met Gertrud (née Perger), who had emigrated from Vienna in 1939, and together they became part of Melbourne’s vibrant post-war art scene, forming connections with artists such as Mirka Mora, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd and Charles Blackman.In 1961, after importing Picasso ceramics for exhibition at the Australian Museum of Modern Art, Klaus moved into dealing full-time. The Anschels relocated to London the following year and opened their gallery, which handled modern and Australian works and developed a particular focus on jewellery, ceramics and, increasingly, original graphics. Their stockroom became known for its discerning selection of unusual and rare pieces, including works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney and Victor Vasarely. The gallery built a loyal following including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden and Peter Sellers - and remains recognised for its contribution to the post-war London art market.
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 16, 2026
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) a boxed set of
Est: £80 - £120
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) a boxed set of thirty-four cards reproducing designs by the artist, published by special editions, and another part set of twenty-eight cards 21 x 15cm (cards), (2) Artist Resale Rights apply
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2026
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) necklace, seve
Est: £500 - £800
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) necklace, seventy interlinked, hammered silver rings stamped BOC signature to one link 89cm. long Provenance Private collection. Artist Resale Rights apply
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2026
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) cuff bangle, t
Est: £800 - £1,200
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) cuff bangle, textured, ridged silver, stamped BOC signature, 8cm diam. 6cm wide Provenance Private collection. Artist Resale Rights apply
Kinghams Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2026
λ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH, 1928-2011), BIRD
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
λ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)BIRDWhite metal21 x 13cm (8¼ x 5 in.)Provenance: The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 11, 2025
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) Bird in Grey and Orange cushion with embroidered detail 51cm x 33cm.
Est: £80 - £120
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) Bird in Grey and Orange cushion with embroidered detail 51cm x 33cm. At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
Mallams
Dec. 10, 2025
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011)
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
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Mallams
Dec. 05, 2025
Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011), A striking and rare gold and coral necklace and pendant earrings
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011) A striking and rare gold and coral necklace and pendant earrings. The necklace composed of barrel-shaped red coral beads, strung with seventeen pear-shaped graduated planished gold pendants. With a matching pair of earrings, stamped 'BOC.' Breon O'Casey born in London in 1928. He moved to St Ives in the 1950s and worked under artists Denis Mitchell and Barbara Hepworth. He began making jewellery inspired by the American artist Calder. His works are exhibited in museums throughout the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tate Gallery. Provenance: The Oxford Gallery, Oxford; Sir Alistair Horne (1925-2017) purchased from the above in the late 1980s; Thence by descent Total length: (Necklace) 48 cm. (Earrings) 4.2 cm. Total weight: Approx. 75.6 g.
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 19, 2025
§ Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011) June
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
signed and dated 'Breon O'Casey 1961' (lower left); titled 'JUNE' (beneath the mount) gouache Size:(32.5 x 48.5 cm. (12 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.)) Provenance:With Katharine House Gallery, Marlborough, where purchased by the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) VASE stamped maker's mark BOC, white metal 10.7cm high, 18cm diameter (4 ¼in high, 7 1/8in diameter), 1030 grams Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £500 - £700
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) 'BIRD' BROOCH signed B O'Casey (to reverse), white metal 5cm x 3.7cm (2in x 1 ½in) Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £400 - £600
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) PAIR OF 'LEAF' DROP EARRINGS each stamped maker's mark BOC, white metal and white quartz drop 8.8cm (3 ½in) Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £600 - £800
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) 'SUN, MOON & STARS' BROOCH white and yellow metal 4.2cm x 5.5cm (1 5/8in x 2 1/8in) Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £600 - £800
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) PAIR OF DROP EARRINGS each stamped maker's mark BOC, yellow metal and lapis drop 5.5cm (2 1/8in) Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 31, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) NECKLACE stamped BOC, yellow metal and lapis lazuli drop: 21.5cm (8 ½in) Private Collection, U.K. Breon O’Casey (1928–2011) was first introduced to metalwork at school by Naum Slutzky, formerly head of metalwork at the Bauhaus. It was not until his move to St Ives, however, that jewellery became central to his practice. Among a community of artists supplementing their income with small works sold through Robin Nance’s craft shop on the quay, O’Casey quickly discovered that his jewellery found a ready market. Gradually he abandoned other part-time jobs to rely on it entirely.Early inspiration came from photographs of Alexander Calder’s jewellery, whose inventive forms became a touchstone for O’Casey’s own development. As he later recalled, “Any aspiring jeweller has only to study Calder’s jewellery to be set on the right path.” Fallon, Brian and Breon O’Casey, Breon O’Casey, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1999, p.106.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Breon O'Casey (1928-2011)
Est: £500 - £800
▲ Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) Untitled screenprint in colours, signed and dated 'Breon O'Casey' in pencil l.r., and numbered 6/15 image 41 x 39cm Condition Report: Framed: 60.5 x 49.5cm Foxing to margins. Appears to be in otherwise good condition. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Sep. 26, 2025
Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011), A striking and rare gold and coral necklace and pendant earrings
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011) A striking and rare gold and coral necklace and pendant earrings. The necklace composed of barrel-shaped red coral beads, strung with seventeen pear-shaped graduated planished gold pendants. With a matching pair of earrings, stamped 'BOC.' Breon O'Casey born in London in 1928. He moved to St Ives in the 1950s and worked under artists Denis Mitchell and Barbara Hepworth. He began making jewellery inspired by the American artist Calder. His works are exhibited in museums throughout the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tate Gallery. Provenance: The Oxford Gallery, Oxford; Sir Alistair Horne (1925-2017) purchased from the above in the late 1980s; Thence by descent Total length: (Necklace) 48 cm. (Earrings) 4.2 cm. Total weight: Approx. 75.6 g.
Sloane Street Auctions
Aug. 13, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £300 - £500
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) NINE TRIANGLES: A POEM BY CHRISTOPHER REID, ILLUSTRATED BY BREON O'CASEY - 2000 Etching, 27/50, signed and numbered verso the sheet 69.5cm x 69.5cm (27.25in x 27.25in) Pangolin, London
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 25, 2025
Â§ Breon OâCasey (British, 1928-2011)
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Â§ Breon OâCasey (British, 1928-2011) Breon OâCasey (British, 1928-2011) Rainforest VI signed, dated and titled 'Breon O'Casey/2010/'Rainforest VI' (verso) oil on canvas 52.5. x 52.5 cm. (20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.) Provenance Collection of Antoinette and Patrick Murphy, Ireland Their sale; Adams, Dublin, 28 July 2020, lot 8, where purchased by the present owner A key figure of post-war British art, Breon OâCasey forged a distinctive path as a painter, sculptor, and silversmith, shaped by his early education at Dartington Hall and later years in St Ives, where he worked alongside Barbara Hepworth and Dennis Mitchell. Rooted in abstraction and simplicity of form, his work is defined by a poetic use of colour and balance, often drawing from natural motifs and ancient symbols. This painting exemplifies OâCaseyâs mature visual language, bold, elemental forms rendered with rhythmic brushwork and quiet energy. The interplay of shape and texture evokes both the organic and the totemic, aligning with his deep interest in the primal and the timeless. The work was previously in the esteemed collection of Antoinette and Patrick Murphy, celebrated patrons of 20th-century British art whose eye for innovative and significant works has been widely recognised. Their support of artists like OâCasey reflects a deep commitment to the avant-garde and to preserving the legacy of British modernism.
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 25, 2025
Breon O'Casey, Moon, 1999
Est: £500 - £700
Breon O'Casey, British 1928-2011, Moon, 1999; linocut in colours on wove, signed in pencil and numbered 1/15, sheet: 61 x 48 cm, (framed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Jun. 19, 2025
◇ Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) A pair of 18ct gold ear pendants stamped initials and hallmarked 2.3cm diameter approx.
Est: £200 - £300
◇ Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) A pair of 18ct gold ear pendants stamped initials and hallmarked 2.3cm diameter approx.
Mallams
Jun. 18, 2025
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) Untitled gouache and metallic paint 12 x 14cm.
Est: £200 - £300
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) Untitled gouache and metallic paint 12 x 14cm.
Mallams
Jun. 03, 2025
Breon O'Casey, Grey Clouds, 2000
Est: £400 - £600
Breon O'Casey, British 1928-2011 - Grey Clouds, 2000; screenprint on paper, signed, dated and numbered along lower margin 'Breon O'Casey 2000 11/15', also signed and titled on the reverse 'Grey Clouds', image size: 37 x 56 cm (ARR) Provenance: with Lemon Street Gallery, Cornwall (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); Paintings in Hospitals, London, cat.no.11811
Roseberys
Jun. 03, 2025
Breon O'Casey, Red Letter Day, 1967
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Breon O'Casey, British 1928-2011 - Red Letter Day, 1967; gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Breon O'Casey 1967', 35.2 x 51 cm (ARR) Provenance: Paintings in Hospitals, London, no.6488
Roseberys
May. 26, 2025
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) BIRD, 2004
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) BIRD, 2004 acrylic on paper signed and dated [MMIV] lower right h:19.25 w:19.25 in.
Whyte's
May. 02, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £700 - £900
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) ARCH, 1994 signed and dated in pencil (lower right), gouache on paper 19cm x 27cm (7 ½in x 10 5/8in) Porthminster Gallery, St. Ives, 2005;Collection of Professor John Chambers.
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 09, 2025
Breon O'Casey, Moon, 1999;
Est: £800 - £1,200
Breon O'Casey, British 1928-2011, Moon, 1999; linocut in colours on wove, signed in pencil and numbered 1/15, sheet: 61 x 48 cm, (framed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Apr. 09, 2025
Breon O'Casey, Crescent, 1999;
Est: £800 - £1,200
Breon O'Casey, British 1928-2011, Crescent, 1999; linocut in colours on wove, signed in pencil and numbered 1/15, sheet: 61 x 48 cm, (framed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Feb. 12, 2025
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) Bird over Blues & Grey 1999 signed, dated and numbered 7/15 in pencil etching with aquatint in colours on wove sheet 50 x 68cm framed ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 17, 2024
Breon O’Casey (1928-2011), linocut on paper, Untitled, 9.5cm x 10.3cm, mounted, glazed and framed. P
Est: £60 - £80
Breon O’Casey (1928-2011), linocut on paper, Untitled, 9.5cm x 10.3cm, mounted, glazed and framed. Printed in 1998 by Hugh Stoneman on Somerset TP300gsm. paper in an edition of 200. Ed. 164/200
Burstow & Hewett
Dec. 05, 2024
§ Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011) Abstract comp
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
§ Breon O'Casey (British, 1928-2011) Abstract composition, gouache and collage, dedication verso, 25 x 41.5cm. Please note that Artist's Resale Right may be additionally payable on top of the hammer price for this lot, where the price is above the threshold of £1,000 GBP, up to a maximum of 4% of the hammer price. Please visit www.dacs.org.uk for more information. Very good overall condition.
Ewbank's
Nov. 21, 2024
Breon O’Casey, Squares on Square, 2003
Est: £200 - £300
Breon O’Casey, British 1928-2011, Squares on Square, 2003; woodcut in colours on wove, signed, dated and numbered 3/15 in pencil, sheet: 74.6 x 63.7 cm, (unframed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Nov. 01, 2024
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £300 - £500
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) SPOON white metal 8.8cm long (3 ½in long) From the Estate of an important St Ives artist.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 24, 2024
Breon O’Casey (1928-2011), linocut on paper, Untitled, 16cm x 16cm, mounted, glazed and framed. Printed in 1998 by Hugh Stoneman on Somerset TP300gsm.
Est: £60 - £80
Breon O’Casey (1928-2011), linocut on paper, Untitled, 16cm x 16cm, mounted, glazed and framed. Printed in 1998 by Hugh Stoneman on Somerset TP300gsm. paper in an edition of 200. Ed. 164/200
Burstow & Hewett
Oct. 16, 2024
O'Casey (Breon, 1928-2011). Untitled, acrylic and collage on card
Est: £500 - £800
O'Casey (Breon, 1928-2011). Untitled, acrylic and collage on card * O'Casey (Breon, 1928-2011). Composition with Stars, acrylic and collage on card, 17.5 x 13 cm (7 x 5 1/4 ins), framed 34 x 29.5 cm (13 2/5 x 11 3/5 ins) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 02, 2024
§ BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011)
Est: £300 - £500
BREON O'CASEY (BRITISH 1928-2011) THREE CHRISTMAS CARDS Painted and collaged components on paper (3) 9.5cm x 11cm (3.75in x 4.25in); 11.5cm x 17.5cm (4.5in x 7in); 12cm x 15cm (4.75in x 6in) From the Estate of an important St Ives artist.
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 30, 2024
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) SEATED FIGURE, 1990
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Breon O'Casey (1928-2011) SEATED FIGURE, 1990 brass; (unique) h:9.50 w:10.75 d:3.50 in. Provenance: Narrow Water Gallery, Warrenpoint, Co, Down, c.1990; Private collection Literature: O'Sullivan, Jack, Bowness, Sophie, A Celtic Artist: Breon O'Casey, Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd., London, 2003
Whyte's
Sep. 25, 2024
Breon O'Casey (1928 - 2011) Red Stripes, (2010) Oil on board, 52.5 x 41cm (20_ x 16'') Signed, inscribed and dated verso Provenance: With Mullan Gallery, label verso
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Breon O'Casey (1928 - 2011) Red Stripes, (2010) Oil on board, 52.5 x 41cm (20_ x 16'') Signed, inscribed and dated verso Provenance: With Mullan Gallery, label verso
Adam's