Hector McDonnell Etchings: Auction Prices

Irish · b. 1947

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Hector McDonnell etchings between 2005 and 2025, of which 3 sold (43% sell-through). Prices realised range from $102 to $2,593, with a median of $330 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $2,593 for “THE BALLAD OF WILLIAM BLOAT (SET OF TEN)” at Whyte's in 2005.

Record: THE BALLAD OF WILLIAM BLOAT (SET OF TEN) — $2,593Sign up free to see

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All etchings results

1. 
   A CHINESE JOURNEY, 1986

   Etching · ed. edition of 22

   9¾ x 7in. (24.77 x 17.78cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 15, 2025 · Lot 192
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   COLLECTION OF FIVE ETCHINGS

   Etching

   10 x 7in. (25.40 x 17.78cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2018 · Lot 33
   €90≈ $102≈ £81HammerSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   COLLECTION OF 40 ETCHINGS

   Etching

   Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 38
   €280≈ $330≈ £247HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   COLLECTION OF FIVE ETCHINGS

   Etching

   10 x 7in. (25.40 x 17.78cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 37
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   THE NIGHT BEFORE LARRY WAS STRETCHED, 1984

   Etching

   8 by 5.25in., 20 by 13.125cm.

   Whyte's · Feb 24, 2014 · Lot 212
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   THE BALLAD OF WILLIAM BLOAT (14 WORKS)

   Etching · ed. edition of 25

   8 by 5.5in., 20.32 by 13.97cm.

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 265
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   THE BALLAD OF WILLIAM BLOAT (SET OF TEN)

   Etching · ed. edition of 25

   16 by 12cm., 6.25 by 4.75in.

   Whyte's · Dec 10, 2005 · Lot 156
   €2,200≈ $2,593≈ £1,481HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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