Bea Orpen Watercolors: Auction Prices

Irish · 1913–1980

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Bea Orpen watercolors between 2002 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $179 to $2,615, with a median of $1,454 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $2,615 for “ST. PETER'S PLACE, DROGHEDA” at Whyte's in 2004.

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1. 
   Study Of Marble Hill

   Watercolor

   27.3 x 34.9cm

   deVeres · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 28
   €150≈ $179≈ £130HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at deVeres ↗
2. 
   WEST OF IRELAND LANDSCAPE

   Watercolor

   12 x 17in. (30.48 x 43.18cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 15, 2025 · Lot 86
   €680≈ $799≈ £597HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   ST. PETER'S PLACE, DROGHEDA

   Watercolor

   9 x 7½in. (22.86 x 19.05cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 77
   €2,000≈ $2,167≈ £1,714HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   SLEA HEAD, DINGLE PENINSULA, COUNTY KERRY

   Watercolor

   13½ x 19in. (34.29 x 48.26cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 113
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   COLLECTION OF FOUR SKETCHBOOKS, c.1931-1934

   Watercolor

   10 x 8in. (25.40 x 20.32cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2018 · Lot 184
   €1,500≈ $1,706≈ £1,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   COTTAGES BY A LAKE

   Watercolor

   13 x 19½in. (33.02 x 49.53cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 38
   €900≈ $1,045≈ £802HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   BALTRAY FORESHORE

   Watercolor

   15 by 20cm., 6 by 8in.

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2010 · Lot 120
   €300≈ $398≈ £253HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   ESTUARY OF THE RIVER BOYNE

   Watercolor

   35 by 48cm., 13.7 5 by 18.7 5in.

   Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 220
   €600≈ $901≈ £547HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   WEST OF IRELAND LANDSCAPE

   Watercolor

   29 by 42cm., 11.2 5 by 16.5in.

   Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 37
   €1,050≈ $1,538≈ £969HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    CONNEMARA, COUNTY GALWAY, 1977

    Watercolor

    36 by 48cm., 14 by 19in.

    Whyte's · Feb 25, 2008 · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    ST. PETER'S PLACE, DROGHEDA

    Watercolor

    23 by 18cm., 9 by 7.25in.

    Whyte's · Apr 27, 2004 · Lot 105
    €2,200≈ $2,615≈ £1,460HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    GULLS FLYING BY ROCKY CLIFFS ON A FINE DAY

    Watercolor

    37 by 52cm., 14.5 by 20.5in.

    Whyte's · Feb 18, 2003 · Lot 198
    €2,000≈ $2,143≈ £1,343HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    THE COAST, COUNTY DONEGAL

    Watercolor

    25 by 36cm., 10 by 14in.

    Whyte's · May 8, 2002 · Lot 39
    €1,600≈ $1,454≈ £996HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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