Brian Bourke Paintings: Auction Prices

Irish · b. 1936

ArtSell has recorded 79 auction results for Brian Bourke paintings between 2002 and 2026, of which 58 sold (73% sell-through). Prices realised range from $324 to $9,364, with a median of $1,751 across 58 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $9,364 for “KNOCK A LOUGH, APRIL 1977” at Whyte's in 2006.

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1. 
   SELF PORTRAIT WITH TWO HATS, 1967

   Mixed media

   30 x 22in. (76.20 x 55.88cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 29, 2026 · Lot 121
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   Polling

   Mixed media

   80 x 52.1cm

   deVeres · Jun 22, 2026 · Lot 90
   €550≈ $630≈ £476HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
3. 
   Sweeney Over Drimcong

   Mixed media

   H 65cm x W 50cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 9, 2026 · Lot 138
   €420≈ $486≈ £363HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
4. 
   Seamus Maddens Mare In Ower

   Oil · Other support

   H 108cm x W 101cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 9, 2026 · Lot 18
   €1,600≈ $1,852≈ £1,381HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
5. 
   SCOTSPINE ON LIMESTONE, 2002

   Mixed media

   19 x 14¼in. (48.26 x 36.20cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 30, 2026 · Lot 80
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   SPRING OWER, 1992

   Mixed media

   31 x 30in. (78.74 x 76.20cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 30, 2026 · Lot 79
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   Portrait Of J

   Mixed media

   73.6 x 54.6cm

   deVeres · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 180
   €600≈ $694≈ £519HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
8. 
   Portrait Of J

   Mixed media

   73.6 x 54.6cm

   deVeres · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 179
   €600≈ $694≈ £519HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
9. 
   Death Of Sweeney At St. Moling

   Mixed media

   75.6 x 56.5cm

   deVeres · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 172
   €600≈ $694≈ £519HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
10. 
    Sweeney Descending

    Mixed media

    110.5 x 74.9cm

    deVeres · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 170
    €600≈ $694≈ £519HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
11. 
    From Stutz's Cherry Tree, Switzerland

    Oil · Canvas

    111.6 x 86.3cm

    deVeres · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 40
    €1,700≈ $1,967≈ £1,471HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at deVeres ↗
12. 
    Dublin '69

    Mixed media

    59.1 x 41.9cm

    deVeres · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 73
    €280≈ $333≈ £244HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at deVeres ↗
13. 
    NUDE, 1989

    Mixed media

    31 x 22in. (78.74 x 55.88cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 15, 2025 · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    SCOTSPINE ON LIMESTONE, 2002

    Mixed media

    19 x 14¼in. (48.26 x 36.20cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 20, 2025 · Lot 147
    €480≈ $559≈ £417HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    SPRING OWER, 1992

    Mixed media

    31 x 30in. (78.74 x 76.20cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 20, 2025 · Lot 146
    €620≈ $723≈ £539HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    TWO RECLINING FIGURES, 1989

    Mixed media · Board

    41 x 28½in. (104.14 x 72.39cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 20, 2025 · Lot 145
    €800≈ $932≈ £695HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    CARDET, FRANCE, MAY 1990 [DIPTYCH]

    Mixed media

    22¼ x 15in. (56.52 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2025 · Lot 73
    €2,100≈ $2,462≈ £1,832HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    Head Of A Young Woman In Mourning

    Mixed media

    47 x 30.5cm

    deVeres · Jun 23, 2025 · Lot 8
    €340≈ $390≈ £291HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at deVeres ↗
19. 
    Debbie

    Mixed media

    H 51cm x W 34cm

    Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 11, 2025 · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
20. 
    Head Of Tony O'Malley

    Oil

    deVeres · May 27, 2025 · Lot 121
    €2,000≈ $2,271≈ £1,676HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at deVeres ↗
21. 
    Knockalough Winter 77/78

    Oil · Canvas · ed. 77/78

    101 x 66cm

    deVeres · May 27, 2025 · Lot 59
    €8,000≈ $9,085≈ £6,705HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at deVeres ↗
22. 
    LATE WINTER, OWER, COUNTY GALWAY, 1998

    Mixed media

    26 x 19¾in. (66.04 x 50.17cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 1, 2024 · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    SUMMER, OWER, COUNTY GALWAY, 1995

    Mixed media

    27½ x 19½in. (69.85 x 49.53cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 126
    €950≈ $1,029≈ £814HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    LATE WINTER, OWER, COUNTY GALWAY, 1998

    Mixed media

    26 x 19¾in. (66.04 x 50.17cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    MODEL AEROPLANES OVER BELMONT

    Oil · Canvas

    55 x 39in. (139.70 x 99.06cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2024 · Lot 83
    €2,250≈ $2,458≈ £1,917HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    FIGURE STUDY and FIGURE STUDY, 1964 (A PAIR)

    Mixed media

    19¾ x 14¼in. (50.17 x 36.20cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 253
    €300≈ $324≈ £258HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    SELF PORTRAIT WITH TWO HATS, 1967

    Mixed media

    30 x 22in. (76.20 x 55.88cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2023 · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    WOMEN GIVING BIRTH TO MEN, 2002

    painted wood carving and wooden base · Panel

    59 x 23 x 17in. (149.86 x 58.42 x 43.18cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 2, 2023 · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    MODEL AEROPLANES OVER BELMONT

    Oil · Canvas

    55 x 39in. (139.70 x 99.06cm)

    Whyte's · May 29, 2023 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    Bog Cuts

    Oil · Board

    deVeres · Mar 28, 2023 · Lot 16
    €1,000≈ $1,084≈ £879HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at deVeres ↗
31. 
    LOUGH DERG, 1974

    Mixed media

    20 x 15½in. (50.80 x 39.37cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 12, 2022 · Lot 99
    €400≈ $422≈ £344HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    PORTRAIT OF V.F., 1998

    Mixed media

    25 x 18in. (63½ x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 80
    €750≈ $846≈ £634HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    SCOTS PINE ON LIMESTONE, 2002

    Oil · Canvas

    50½ x 43in. (128.27 x 109.22cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 27, 2021 · Lot 54
    €2,500≈ $2,925≈ £2,135HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    Dublin Landscape

    Mixed media

    59 x 42cm

    deVeres · Mar 30, 2021 · Lot 97
    €1,000≈ $1,174≈ £854HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at deVeres ↗
35. 
    CLARE RAINS, 1976

    Oil · Canvas

    29¼ x 21¼in. (74.30 x 53.98cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 22, 2021 · Lot 45
    €1,800≈ $2,147≈ £1,552HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    LANDSCAPE POLLING, 1966

    Oil · Canvas

    49 x 33in. (124.46 x 83.82cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 6, 2020 · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    CORDUNDULLA, GALWAY, SUMMER 1976

    Oil · Board

    30 x 22in. (76.20 x 55.88cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 115
    €1,900≈ $2,159≈ £1,680HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    UNTITLED [PORTRAIT], 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    12¾ x 10½in. (32.39 x 26.67cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 26
    €500≈ $589≈ £442HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    SORRENTO TERRACE, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN

    Oil · Canvas

    16¼ x 20¼in. (41.28 x 51.44cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 180
    €950≈ $1,135≈ £849HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    PORTRAIT OF A.B., 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 19in. (60.96 x 48.26cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 97
    €1,700≈ $2,032≈ £1,519HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    UNTITLED [PORTRAIT], 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    12¾ x 10½in. (32.39 x 26.67cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    HEAD, 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 11½in. (35.56 x 29.21cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 94
    €480≈ $564≈ £428HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    PORTRAIT OF L.D. [NO. 1], 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    15 x 13¼in. (38.10 x 33.66cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 93
    €400≈ $470≈ £356HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    PORTRAIT OF A.M., 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    15 x 13¼in. (38.10 x 33.66cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 92
    €400≈ $470≈ £356HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    HEAD, 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 11¼in. (35.56 x 28.58cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 91
    €480≈ $564≈ £428HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    PORTRAIT OF A.M., 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    13 x 13¼in. (33.02 x 33.66cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 90
    €480≈ $564≈ £428HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    TWO LANDSCAPES

    Oil · Canvas

    18¼ x 40½in. (46.36 x 102.87cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 88
    €1,000≈ $1,174≈ £891HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    SORRENTO TERRACE, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN

    Oil · Canvas

    16¼ x 20¼in. (41.28 x 51.44cm)

    Whyte's · May 29, 2017 · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    SHEEP SKULL, GOAT SKULL, AFRICAN CARVING

    Oil · Canvas

    39 x 39in. (99.06 x 99.06cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 72
    €4,000≈ $4,505≈ £3,484HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    HEAD OF NORMA, PORTRAIT OF L.S., 2005, and HEAD OF L.S., 2005 (SET OF THREE)

    Oil · Board

    30 x 22½in. (76.20 x 57.15cm)

    Whyte's · May 30, 2016 · Lot 141
    €950≈ $1,058≈ £723HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗

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