Frank McKelvey Watercolors: Auction Prices

Irish · 1895–1974

ArtSell has recorded 128 auction results for Frank McKelvey watercolors between 2001 and 2026, of which 76 sold (59% sell-through). Prices realised range from $322 to $35,628, with a median of $1,405 across 76 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $35,628 for “THE POTATO GATHERERS” at Whyte's in 2007.

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1. 
   Mountain View

   Watercolor

   H 27cm x W 37cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Sep 23, 2026 · Lot 185
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–900View at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
2. 
   Herding Cows

   Watercolor

   H 26cm x W 36cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Sep 22, 2026 · Lot 59
   €1,050≈ $1,204≈ £901HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
3. 
   Near Rathmullan, Co. Donegal

   Watercolor

   H 38cm x W 56cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 10, 2026 · Lot 69
   €360≈ $415≈ £310HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
4. 
   Tending Her Goats

   Watercolor · Paper

   21 x 30cm (8.3 x 11.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 12, 2026 · Lot 55
   €800≈ $935≈ £694HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   Loading the Turf

   Watercolor · Paper

   26 x 36cm (10.2 x 14.2in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 28, 2025 · Lot 88
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–1,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   THE TURF MEN

   Watercolor

   15 x 20½in. (38.10 x 52.07cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 30, 2025 · Lot 227
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   The Harvest

   Watercolor · Paper

   26 x 36½cm (10.2 x 14.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 12, 2025 · Lot 166
   €380≈ $422≈ £320HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   Sailing on the Lagan

   Watercolor · Paper

   19 x 26cm (7.5 x 10.2in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 4, 2025 · Lot 151
   €400≈ $422≈ £331HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   Sheephaven Bay, Co. Donegal

   Watercolor · Paper

   25.60 x 36.60cm (10.1 x 14.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 4, 2025 · Lot 72
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    Farmyard, Donegal

    Watercolor · Paper

    25½ x 36cm (10 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 27, 2025 · Lot 135
    €1,400≈ $1,474≈ £1,177HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
11. 
    Boats at Rest, West of Ireland, 1920

    Watercolor · Paper

    33 x 45cm (13 x 17.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 25, 2024 · Lot 95
    €1,200≈ $1,259≈ £1,002HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
12. 
    SHEPHERD BEFORE MUCKISH MOUNTAIN, COUNTY DONEGAL

    Watercolor

    11 x 15in. (27.94 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 21, 2024 · Lot 243
    €600≈ $651≈ £500HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    Low Tide, Connemara

    Watercolor · Paper

    38 x 53cm (15 x 20.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 69
    €500≈ $552≈ £422HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
14. 
    COUNTRYSIDE LANDSCAPE WITH VILLAGE AND LAKE

    Watercolor

    11¾ x 16½in. (29.85 x 41.91cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 1, 2024 · Lot 253
    €300≈ $322≈ £254HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    Glen Bog, Co Donegal

    Watercolor · Paper

    37 x 53cm (14.6 x 20.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 94
    €1,200≈ $1,303≈ £1,027HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
16. 
    Minding Granny's Hens

    Watercolor · Paper

    38.20 x 53.40cm (15 x 21in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 9, 2024 · Lot 110
    €3,200≈ $3,477≈ £2,741HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    ARDS BAY, COUNTY DONEGAL

    Watercolor

    10½ x 14½in. (26.67 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 214
    €750≈ $813≈ £643HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    The Comber River

    Watercolor · Paper

    26 x 37cm (10.2 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Feb 26, 2024 · Lot 88
    €1,100≈ $1,194≈ £940HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    West Of Ireland Landscape

    Watercolor

    26 x 35.5cm

    deVeres · Dec 12, 2023 · Lot 161
    €700≈ $756≈ £602HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–1,000View at deVeres ↗
20. 
    Horn Head, Co. Donegal

    Watercolor · Paper

    25 x 36½cm (9.8 x 14.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 27, 2023 · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
21. 
    Annalong Harbour, Down

    Watercolor · Paper

    25 x 37cm (9.8 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 114
    €2,900≈ $3,083≈ £2,524HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
22. 
    Warrenpoint

    Watercolor · Paper

    25 x 35½cm (9.8 x 14in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–1,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
23. 
    COTTAGES, WEST OF IRELAND

    Watercolor

    9½ x 14½in. (24.13 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 10, 2023 · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    THATCHED COTTAGES, WEST OF IRELAND

    Watercolor

    10 x 14in. (25.40 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 10, 2023 · Lot 255
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    From Ballynahinch to Roundstone

    Watercolor · Paper

    27 x 37½cm (10.6 x 14.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 26, 2023 · Lot 35
    €1,700≈ $1,856≈ £1,460HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
26. 
    Portrait of a Girl

    Watercolor · Paper

    34 x 23cm (13.4 x 9.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
27. 
    Cattle Grazing, Antrim Coast

    Watercolor · Paper

    38.20 x 52cm (15 x 20.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 70
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
28. 
    Heading to Market

    Watercolor · Paper

    26½ x 36½cm (10.4 x 14.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 3
    €1,400≈ $1,493≈ £1,246HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
29. 
    The White Linen Hall, Belfast, 1917

    Watercolor · Paper

    17 x 22cm (6.7 x 8.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 30, 2023 · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
30. 
    BOATS BY THE SHORE

    Watercolor

    10 x 14in. (25.40 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 12, 2022 · Lot 211
    €600≈ $634≈ £516HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    Port Salon, Donegal

    Watercolor · Paper

    26 x 36½cm (10.2 x 14.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 29, 2022 · Lot 7
    €1,900≈ $1,970≈ £1,638HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
32. 
    Cultra, Co Down

    Watercolor

    17.8 x 25.4cm

    deVeres · Oct 11, 2022 · Lot 16
    €700≈ $681≈ £614HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at deVeres ↗
33. 
    Donegal Farmstead

    Watercolor · Paper

    25½ x 36½cm (10 x 14.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 12, 2022 · Lot 72
    €900≈ $914≈ £781HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
34. 
    Cattle Grazing, Antrim Coast

    Watercolor · Paper

    38.20 x 52cm (15 x 20.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 8, 2022 · Lot 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
35. 
    ROUNDSTONE FROM MONASTERY PIER, COUNTY GALWAY

    Watercolor

    10¼ x 14½in. (26.04 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 18, 2021 · Lot 154
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    The River at Antrim, 1920

    Watercolor

    25½ x 36cm (10 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 13, 2021 · Lot 126
    €500≈ $589≈ £426HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
37. 
    THE PATH ACROSS THE MOOR, 1920

    Watercolor

    9¾ x 13¾in. (24.77 x 34.93cm)

    Whyte's · Jun 14, 2021 · Lot 173
    €600≈ $727≈ £515HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    THE MONASTERY PIER, ROUNDSTONE, COUNTY GALWAY

    Watercolor

    10¼ x 14¼in. (26.04 x 36.20cm)

    Whyte's · May 31, 2021 · Lot 15
    €2,000≈ $2,440≈ £1,720HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    ROUNDSTONE FROM MONASTERY PIER, COUNTY GALWAY

    Watercolor

    10¼ x 14½in. (26.04 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · May 31, 2021 · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    West of Ireland Homestead

    Watercolor

    25½ x 37cm (10 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 8, 2021 · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
41. 
    Bringing Home the Hay

    Watercolor

    17 x 25cm (6.7 x 9.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 30, 2020 · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
42. 
    The Sleeping Child, 1921

    Watercolor

    37 x 26cm (14.6 x 10.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 30, 2020 · Lot 70
    €700≈ $839≈ £629HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
43. 
    Gathering the Kelp

    Watercolor

    35 x 50cm (13.8 x 19.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 30, 2020 · Lot 60
    €1,300≈ $1,557≈ £1,168HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
44. 
    THE PATH ACROSS THE MOOR, 1920

    Watercolor

    9¾ x 13¾in. (24.77 x 34.93cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 5, 2020 · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    BEACH SCENE

    Watercolor

    14½ x 21in. (36.83 x 53.34cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 5, 2020 · Lot 93
    €1,000≈ $1,177≈ £908HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    Ballycastle Beach and Fair Head

    Watercolor

    37 x 52cm (14.6 x 20.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 8, 2020 · Lot 98
    €2,500≈ $2,821≈ £2,229HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
47. 
    View from the Mournes

    Watercolor

    26 x 37cm (10.2 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 18, 2019 · Lot 151
    €850≈ $940≈ £725HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
48. 
    Preparing the Boat

    Watercolor

    25½ x 36cm (10 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 23, 2019 · Lot 138
    €850≈ $934≈ £751HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
49. 
    THE WEE SHOP, 1925

    Watercolor

    10¾ x 14¼in. (27.31 x 36.20cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 6
    €3,800≈ $4,192≈ £3,363HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    Harbour Scene

    Watercolor

    26 x 38cm (10.5 x 15in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 6, 2019 · Lot 100
    €700≈ $783≈ £643HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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