Desmond Hickey Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1937–2007

Desmond Hickey oil paintings have appeared at auction 54 times in ArtSell’s records between 2002 and 2026; 40 sold, a sell-through rate of 74%. The median price realised is $868Sign up free to see across 40 priced sales; the middle half sold for $531Sign up free to see–$1.4kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $2.9kSign up free to see for ONE MILE OUT - LAYTOWN RACES at Whyte's in December 2006. Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (37), Morgan O'Driscoll (14) and deVeres (2).

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1. 
   ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL FROM CLANBRASSIL STREET, DUBLIN

   Oil · Board

   16 x 20in. (40.64 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 29, 2026 · Lot 36
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   Poolside, Provence

   Oil · Canvas

   38 x 30cm (15 x 11.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 24, 2025 · Lot 238
   €650≈ $750≈ £572HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   Overnight Snow

   Oil · Board

   H 12cm x W 15cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Mar 26, 2025 · Lot 105
   €200≈ $216≈ £167HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
4. 
   The Canal, Harolds Cross, Dublin

   Oil · Canvas

   50½ x 60½cm (19.9 x 23.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 27, 2025 · Lot 148
   €420≈ $442≈ £353HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   The Open Door, 1992

   Oil · Canvas

   51 x 61cm (20.1 x 24in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 71
   €950≈ $1,049≈ £801HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   Still Life With Egg Shells

   Oil · Board

   42.6 x 52cm

   deVeres · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 130
   €300≈ $319≈ £261HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at deVeres ↗
7. 
   The Village Market

   Oil · Board

   30.60 x 38cm (12 x 15in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 257
   €360≈ $390≈ £313HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   Daffodils with Candle, 1994

   Oil · Canvas

   61 x 51cm (24 x 20.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 154
   €950≈ $1,042≈ £837HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   MORNING SKY, CHARLEMONT STREET BRIDGE, DUBLIN, 1990

   Oil · Board

   19½ x 24¼in. (49.53 x 61.60cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 21
   €750≈ $815≈ £658HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    WARMING UP, ISLAND BRIDGE, DUBLIN, 1989

    Oil · Board

    15½ x 23½in. (39.37 x 59.69cm)

    Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 20
    €1,500≈ $1,631≈ £1,317HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    Toward Carraroe, Connemara

    Oil · Board

    51 x 61cm (20.1 x 24in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 149
    €600≈ $613≈ £502HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
12. 
    LETTER FOR GERTIE, 1989

    Oil · Board

    19½ x 15½in. (49.53 x 39.37cm)

    Whyte's · Jun 14, 2021 · Lot 258
    €160≈ $194≈ £137HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    Cat - Sunny Morning

    Oil · Board

    17.2 x 21.6cm

    deVeres · May 18, 2021 · Lot 310
    €200≈ $244≈ £172HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at deVeres ↗
14. 
    RACING SCENE

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 36in. (60.96 x 91.44cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 16, 2020 · Lot 168
    €950≈ $1,158≈ £855HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    KATE'S HENS, 1995

    Oil · Board

    18 x 14in. (45.72 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 5, 2020 · Lot 115
    €440≈ $518≈ £400HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    Café

    Oil · Canvas

    35½ x 45½cm (14 x 17.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 20, 2020 · Lot 232
    €650≈ $744≈ £589HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    A QUICK CUP OF TEA

    Oil · Board

    12 x 10in. (30.48 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 17, 2020 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    Evening Racing, Laytown, 1991

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30½cm (9.8 x 12in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 23, 2019 · Lot 114
    €800≈ $879≈ £707HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    Roundstone Harbour, Co. Galway, 1985

    Oil · Board

    51 x 61cm (20.1 x 24in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 6, 2019 · Lot 119
    €950≈ $1,063≈ £872HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
20. 
    High Summer, Grand Canal, Dublin

    Oil · Canvas

    45½ x 61cm (17.9 x 24in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 21, 2019 · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
21. 
    SPRING, HARRINGTON STREET, DUBLIN, 1991

    Oil · Board

    24 x 20in. (60.96 x 50.80cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2018 · Lot 91
    €250≈ $284≈ £225HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    CROSSING THE HARBOUR, ROUNDSTONE, COUNTY GALWAY

    Oil · Board

    12 x 14in. (30.48 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 134
    €580≈ $673≈ £517HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    BELLEWSTOWN RACES, EVENING

    Oil · Board

    18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    A DIFFICULT BLACK

    Oil · Board

    8 x 10in. (20.32 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    RUNNERS, 3rd PLACE, BELLEWSTOWN, DROGHEDA, COUNTY LOUTH, 1992

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 210
    €520≈ $613≈ £459HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    SPRING, HARRINGTON STREET, DUBLIN, 1991

    Oil · Board

    24 x 20in. (60.96 x 50.80cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    ROUNDSTONE HARBOUR, COUNTY GALWAY, 1985

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24in. (50.80 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 9
    €1,150≈ $1,417≈ £1,010HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    Four Courts, Dublin

    Oil · Board

    50 x 60½cm (20 x 23in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 22, 2018 · Lot 184
    €1,100≈ $1,346≈ £969HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
29. 
    CAT NAP

    Oil · Board

    9¾ x 11½in. (24.77 x 29.21cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2017 · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    SPRING, HARRINGTON STREET, DUBLIN, 1991

    Oil · Board

    24 x 20in. (60.96 x 50.80cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2017 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    Final Strides, Laytown Races

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 50½cm (12 x 20in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 15, 2017 · Lot 149
    €420≈ $461≈ £357HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
32. 
    HAWS WITH CHESTNUTS

    Oil · Board

    7½ x 9½in. (19.05 x 24.13cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 10, 2016 · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    LETTER FOR GERTIE, 1989

    Oil · Board

    19½ x 15½in. (49.53 x 39.37cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 25, 2016 · Lot 87
    €100≈ $110≈ £84HammerSign up free to seeEst. €350–450View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    RUNNERS, 3rd PLACE, BELLEWSTOWN, DROGHEDA, COUNTY LOUTH, 1992

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 193
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    LETTER FOR GERTIE, 1989

    Oil · Board

    19½ x 15½in. (49.53 x 39.37cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    RACING IN THE RAIN, LAYTOWN RACES, 1995

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 151
    €1,900≈ $2,086≈ £1,349HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    A Day at the Races, Laytown

    Oil · Canvas

    35 x 45cm (14 x 18in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 8, 2014 · Lot 89
    €850≈ $1,042≈ £667HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
38. 
    Spring - Times

    Oil · Board

    39 x 50cm (15 x 20in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 8, 2014 · Lot 30
    €550≈ $674≈ £431HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
39. 
    FUSHCIA

    Oil · Board

    25 by 30cm., 10 by 12in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 267
    €400≈ $535≈ £343HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    WHITE WATER, DERRY INBHIR, 1993

    Oil · Canvas

    46 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Oct 10, 2011 · Lot 191
    €500≈ $680≈ £434HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    RACE HORSES, LAYTOWN, 1993

    Oil · Board

    25 by 30cm., 10 by 12in.

    Whyte's · May 30, 2011 · Lot 243
    €1,000≈ $1,427≈ £867HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    FUSHCIA

    Oil · Board

    25 by 30cm., 10 by 12in.

    Whyte's · May 30, 2011 · Lot 176
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    A QUICK CUP OF TEA

    Oil · Board

    30 by 25cm., 12 by 10in.

    Whyte's · May 30, 2011 · Lot 174
    €600≈ $856≈ £520HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    ST. MACDARA'S DAY, MACDARA'S ISLAND - OFF ROUNDSTONE, CONNEMARA

    Oil · Canvas

    46 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 149
    €2,200≈ $2,892≈ £1,857HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    ARTIST SKETCHING - THE APPLE HOUSE

    Oil · Board

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 9
    €1,500≈ $2,056≈ £1,366HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    STUDIO WINDOW WITH PLANT POT

    Oil · Board

    36 by 31cm., 14.2 5 by 12.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 169
    €800≈ $1,202≈ £729HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    BEFORE THE MIRROR

    Oil · Board

    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 202
    €1,350≈ $1,978≈ £1,246HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    GOOSE WITH HENS, SUMMER

    Oil · Board

    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 9
    €1,800≈ $2,637≈ £1,661HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    POOLSIDE, PROVENCE

    Oil · Canvas

    38 by 30cm., 15 by 12in.

    Whyte's · May 17, 2008 · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    ONE MILE OUT - LAYTOWN RACES, 1995

    Oil · Board

    30 by 38cm., 12 by 15in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 3
    €2,200≈ $2,921≈ £1,491HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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