Jack Butler Yeats Drawings: Auction Prices

Irish · 1871–1957

ArtSell has recorded 169 auction results for Jack Butler Yeats drawings between 2000 and 2026, of which 134 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $194 to $48,978, with a median of $2,665 across 134 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $48,978 for “A BOXING MATCH” at Whyte's in 2007.

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1. 
   Dublin Port

   Drawing · Paper

   H 8cm x W 12cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Sep 22, 2026 · Lot 81
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
2. 
   AS SHE RUBBED SHE SANG HER SONG, 1934

   Drawing

   6¾ x 9½in. (17.15 x 24.13cm)

   Whyte's · May 25, 2026 · Lot 22
   €4,400≈ $5,123≈ £3,795HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   OUR RAILWAY SYSTEM (AND A VERY BAD ONE TOO), 1893

   Drawing

   7¾ x 9¾in. (19.69 x 24.77cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2026 · Lot 25
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   Driving Finish

   Drawing · Paper

   10 x 17cm (3.9 x 6.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Feb 23, 2026 · Lot 8
   €3,200≈ $3,771≈ £2,795HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   The Concert House

   Drawing

   23 x 33cm

   deVeres · Nov 25, 2025 · Lot 17
   €10,000≈ $11,551≈ £8,788HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at deVeres ↗
6. 
   Horse and Cart

   Drawing

   11½ x 8½cm (4.5 x 3.3in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 24, 2025 · Lot 4
   €1,100≈ $1,270≈ £968HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
7. 
   Thank You Letter

   Drawing · Paper

   20 x 24½cm (7.9 x 9.6in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 15, 2025 · Lot 63
   €300≈ $353≈ £259HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   CHRISTMAS CARD AND ENVELOPES

   Drawing · Board

   3 x 5in. (7.62 x 12.70cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 24, 2025 · Lot 93
   €200≈ $216≈ £167HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   Marionettes

   Drawing · Paper

   22 x 28½cm (8.7 x 11.2in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 4, 2025 · Lot 22
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    THE SPY, 1910

    Drawing

    7 x 5½in. (17.78 x 13.97cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 3, 2025 · Lot 19
    €4,500≈ $4,709≈ £3,714HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    LETTERS TO F.W. SAUNDERS (5), 1930s-40s

    Drawing

    8 x 10in. (20.32 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 3, 2025 · Lot 17
    €4,000≈ $4,186≈ £3,301HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    Roll the Cotton Down, Halliards Chanty, 1911

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 13½cm (3.5 x 5.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 25, 2024 · Lot 32
    €2,500≈ $2,624≈ £2,087HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
13. 
    The Boxer Bill Plato

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 9cm (4.7 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 4
    €1,100≈ $1,215≈ £928HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
14. 
    The Garden

    Drawing · Paper

    12½ x 9cm (4.9 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 29, 2024 · Lot 3
    €500≈ $541≈ £422HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
15. 
    The Livery

    Drawing · Paper

    10 x 12cm (3.9 x 4.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 24, 2024 · Lot 64
    €650≈ $697≈ £551HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
16. 
    At the Races

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 12½cm (3.5 x 4.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 64
    €650≈ $706≈ £556HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    The Theatre

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 12cm (3.1 x 4.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 51
    €850≈ $923≈ £727HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
18. 
    Crown and Anchorman

    Drawing · Paper

    16½ x 9cm (6.5 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 7
    €3,400≈ $3,693≈ £2,909HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    By Memory Inspired

    Drawing · Paper

    15 x 11cm (5.9 x 4.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 9, 2024 · Lot 1
    €3,000≈ $3,260≈ £2,570HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
20. 
    The Sultan

    Drawing · Paper

    13 x 8cm (5.1 x 3.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Feb 26, 2024 · Lot 37
    €1,000≈ $1,085≈ £855HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
21. 
    The Encampment, 1954

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 11cm (3.5 x 4.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Feb 26, 2024 · Lot 11
    €1,200≈ $1,302≈ £1,026HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
22. 
    The Artist

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 8½cm (4.7 x 3.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 22, 2024 · Lot 70
    €1,300≈ $1,416≈ £1,112HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
23. 
    The Bog Road (1912 Calendar)

    Drawing · Paper

    12½ x 26.30cm (4.9 x 10.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 22, 2024 · Lot 50
    €3,000≈ $3,267≈ £2,567HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
24. 
    The Ring Master

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 8½cm (4.7 x 3.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 22, 2024 · Lot 19
    €900≈ $980≈ £770HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
25. 
    Theodore to his Grandson, 1909

    Drawing · Paper

    16 x 12½cm (6.3 x 4.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 22, 2024 · Lot 11
    €4,400≈ $4,792≈ £3,765HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
26. 
    HORSE, 1954

    Drawing

    3½ x 4½in. (8.89 x 11.43cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 80
    €950≈ $1,025≈ £818HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    CIRCUS HORSE, 1955

    Drawing

    3½ x 4½in. (8.89 x 11.43cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 79
    €950≈ $1,025≈ £818HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    The Boxing Ring

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 12cm (3.5 x 4.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 27, 2023 · Lot 83
    €800≈ $876≈ £693HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
29. 
    The Traveller

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 8½cm (4.7 x 3.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 27, 2023 · Lot 54
    €1,000≈ $1,095≈ £867HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
30. 
    Blow, Bullies, Blow (Halliard Chanty), 1911

    Drawing · Paper

    10.80 x 13.80cm (4.3 x 5.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 27, 2023 · Lot 5
    €3,400≈ $3,723≈ £2,947HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
31. 
    The Metropolitan Regatta Dublin, 1914

    Drawing · Paper

    17½ x 24½cm (6.9 x 9.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–30,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
32. 
    The First Time Round

    Drawing · Paper

    17 x 23½cm (6.7 x 9.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–30,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
33. 
    A Girl Clings to a Young Man on the Beach Illustration to the Collegians, 1904

    Drawing · Paper

    28.40 x 15.30cm (11.2 x 6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 16
    €4,000≈ $4,290≈ £3,426HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
34. 
    The Tic Tac Man

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 9cm (4.7 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 10
    €900≈ $965≈ £771HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
35. 
    The Golfer

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 8.40cm (4.7 x 3.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 48
    €2,100≈ $2,315≈ £1,801HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
36. 
    Crown and Anchorman

    Drawing · Paper

    15.60 x 9cm (6.1 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 27
    €2,900≈ $3,197≈ £2,487HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
37. 
    Beggar at the Door

    Drawing · Paper

    16.20 x 12.70cm (6.4 x 5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 4
    €6,600≈ $7,275≈ £5,660HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
38. 
    At the Races

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 11½cm (3.1 x 4.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 26, 2023 · Lot 40
    €850≈ $928≈ £730HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
39. 
    The Pilot Boat

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 11½cm (3.5 x 4.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 37
    €1,300≈ $1,407≈ £1,129HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
40. 
    The Luggage Cart

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 9cm (4.7 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 5
    €1,000≈ $1,082≈ £868HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
41. 
    Fishing on the Rods, Ballycastle

    Drawing · Paper

    11½ x 9cm (4.5 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 39
    €1,200≈ $1,280≈ £1,068HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
42. 
    The Dandy and the Egoist

    Drawing

    15 x 4½cm (5.9 x 1.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 29, 2022 · Lot 107
    €1,700≈ $1,762≈ £1,466HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
43. 
    The Milk Man

    Drawing · Paper

    11 x 8cm (4.3 x 3.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 29, 2022 · Lot 70
    €1,500≈ $1,555≈ £1,293HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
44. 
    At the Races

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 11cm (3.1 x 4.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 29, 2022 · Lot 11
    €1,500≈ $1,555≈ £1,293HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
45. 
    Tic Tac Man

    Drawing · Paper

    9 x 12cm (3.5 x 4.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 1, 2022 · Lot 34
    €1,300≈ $1,293≈ £1,119HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
46. 
    ILLUSTRATION TO 'RHYMES OF THE GITANOS', 1908

    Drawing · Board

    5 x 6½in. (12.70 x 16.51cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2022 · Lot 22
    €7,500≈ $7,235≈ £6,705HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    Leafy Munster, c.1912

    Drawing

    13 x 20½cm (5.1 x 8.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 16
    €4,000≈ $4,090≈ £3,347HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
48. 
    The Strong Man

    Drawing · Paper

    13 x 9cm (5.1 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 7
    €1,300≈ $1,329≈ £1,088HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
49. 
    THE NIGHT BEFORE LARRY WAS STRETCHED, 1912

    Drawing

    3 x 7in. (7.62 x 17.78cm)

    Whyte's · Jun 6, 2022 · Lot 41
    €4,400≈ $4,719≈ £3,758HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    WHERE THE DEMONS GRIN, 1908

    Drawing

    4½ x 6¼in. (11.43 x 15.88cm)

    Whyte's · Jun 6, 2022 · Lot 39
    €3,000≈ $3,218≈ £2,562HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗

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