Jack Butler Yeats Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1871–1957

Jack Butler Yeats drawings have appeared at auction 169 times in ArtSell’s records between 2000 and 2026; 134 sold, a sell-through rate of 79%. Across 134 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.4kSign up free to see to $5kSign up free to see (median $2.7kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $49kSign up free to see for A BOXING MATCH at Whyte's in April 2007. The houses with the most results are Whyte's (89), Morgan O'Driscoll (78) and Gormley's Art Auctions (1).

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1. 
   BY MEMORY INSPIRED, 1909

   Drawing

   5¾ x 4¼in. (14.61 x 10.80cm)

   Whyte's · May 29, 2017 · Lot 25
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   The Night Before Larry was Stretched

   Drawing · Paper

   7½ x 18cm (3 x 7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 10, 2017 · Lot 56
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   Drogheda, October, 1942

   Drawing

   7½ x 9cm (3 x 4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 6, 2017 · Lot 30
   €1,000≈ $1,059≈ £863HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   READING BY CANDLELIGHT

   Drawing

   3¼ x 6½in. (8.26 x 16.51cm)

   Whyte's · Feb 27, 2017 · Lot 29
   €4,000≈ $4,235≈ £3,411HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   Two Dublin Debutantes, Close to O'Connell Bridge, Dublin

   Drawing

   18 x 23cm (7 x 9in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 5, 2016 · Lot 22
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   Christmas Card Design (To Wish You A Very Happy Christmas)

   Drawing

   9½ x 18cm (4 x 7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 12, 2016 · Lot 9
   €3,800≈ $4,266≈ £3,210HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
7. 
   THATCHING IN THE SUN

   Drawing

   13½ x 12in. (34.29 x 30.48cm)

   Whyte's · May 30, 2016 · Lot 27
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   RABBITING

   Drawing

   13½ x 12in. (34.29 x 30.48cm)

   Whyte's · May 30, 2016 · Lot 26
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   Lace Antimacassars

   Drawing

   12½ x 10¼cm (5 x 4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 92
   €1,000≈ $1,126≈ £776HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    Rattle

    Drawing

    12½ x 10¼cm (5 x 4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 91
    €1,000≈ $1,126≈ £776HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
11. 
    MUST HAVE BEEN AN ALLEGORY, 1899

    Drawing · Paper

    4 x 6in. (10.16 x 15.24cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 31
    €1,600≈ $1,742≈ £1,257HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    JOHNNIE FROM GORT

    Drawing

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, 1943

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 10in. (20.32 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2015 · Lot 11
    €2,100≈ $2,222≈ £1,480HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    AN OLD WOMAN STIRRED THE CAULDRON WITH A LARGE IRON SPOON, 1934

    Drawing

    7 x 10in. (17.78 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2015 · Lot 10
    €5,200≈ $5,501≈ £3,665HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE

    Drawing

    9 x 7in. (22.86 x 17.78cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2015 · Lot 8
    €4,800≈ $5,078≈ £3,383HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    CHRIST'S COMING

    Drawing

    4¾ x 4in. (12.07 x 10.16cm)

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 139
    €2,300≈ $2,525≈ £1,633HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    THE BAR, c.1890s-1900

    Drawing

    5 x 7in. (12.70 x 17.78cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 23, 2015 · Lot 18
    €5,000≈ $5,649≈ £3,676HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    The Dry Season after the Heavy Wet

    Drawing

    11 x 13¾cm (4 x 5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 15, 2014 · Lot 37
    €1,700≈ $2,195≈ £1,351HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    CHRIST'S COMING

    Drawing

    4.75 by 4in., 11.875 by 10cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    THE CAROL SINGER

    Drawing

    6.75 by 4.5in., 16.875 by 11.25cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    A GIRL CLINGS TO A YOUNG MAN ON A BEACH [ILLUSTRATION TO THE COLLEGIANS , 1904]

    Drawing

    9.5 by 6in., 23.75 by 15cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    THE STUCK UP ARTISTE, 1891

    Drawing · Board

    6 by 4in., 15 by 10cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 20
    €2,000≈ $2,703≈ £1,670HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    ON THE STONES - THE CATTLE MARKET, CALEDONIAN ROAD, SELLING CHEAP NAGS, c.1905

    Drawing · Board

    14 by 20.5in., 35 by 51.25cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–20,000View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    CHRISTMAS CORRESPONDENCE FROM JACK B. YEATS TO PEARSALL FAMILY [SUSSEX], 1948

    Drawing · Paper

    5.5 by 8.25in., 13.97 by 20.955cm.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 143
    €150≈ $194≈ £120HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    ILLUSTRATED LETTER FROM JACK BUTLER YEATS TO THOMAS ARNOLD HARVEY, 16 NOVEMBER 1904

    Drawing · Paper

    7 by 9in., 18 by 23cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 81
    €660≈ $850≈ £527HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    ILLUSTRATED HALF LETTER FROM JACK BUTLER YEATS TO THOMAS ARNOLD HARVEY

    Drawing

    7 by 4.5in., 18 by 11cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 80
    €660≈ $850≈ £527HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    ILLUSTRATED HALF LETTER FROM JACK BUTLER YEATS TO THOMAS ARNOLD HARVEY, 27 JANUARY

    Drawing

    9 by 7in., 23 by 18cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 79
    €360≈ $464≈ £287HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    ILLUSTRATED LETTER FROM YEATS AT ROGER'S HOTEL, KILLYBEGS, COUNTY DONEGAL TO THOMAS ARNOLD HARVEY

    Drawing · Paper

    6.75 by 4.5in., 17 by 11cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 76
    €1,100≈ $1,416≈ £878HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    ENTRANCE TO THE BOXING SHOW

    Drawing · Board

    6.5 by 6.25in., 17 by 16cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 70
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    LETTER BY JACK B. YEATS TO MR McLOUGHLIN, 1933

    Drawing · Paper

    19.685 by 24.765cm., 7.75 by 9.75in.

    Whyte's · Mar 12, 2012 · Lot 269
    €520≈ $682≈ £436HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    LETTER TO RICHARD PEARSALL ESQ., 1947

    Drawing · Paper

    19.05 by 24.13cm., 7.5 by 9.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 12, 2012 · Lot 268
    €400≈ $525≈ £336HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    ILLUSTRATION TO CAMPEACHY PICTURE BY JOHN MASEFIELD, 1908

    Drawing · Board

    12 by 17cm., 4.75 by 6.75in.

    Whyte's · Oct 10, 2011 · Lot 39
    €6,000≈ $8,156≈ £5,213HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    COUPLE ON THE STRAND

    Drawing · Paper

    11 by 15cm., 4.5 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 2
    €2,800≈ $3,905≈ £2,425HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    DESIGN FOR A CHRISTMAS CARD, EARLY 1950s

    Drawing · Paper

    10 by 18cm., 3.75 by 7in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 1
    €1,150≈ $1,604≈ £996HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    JOHNNIE FROM GORT

    Drawing

    13 by 9cm., 5 by 3.5in.

    Whyte's · Oct 4, 2010 · Lot 16
    €1,700≈ $2,330≈ £1,472HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    LIFE IN THE WEST OF IRELAND, 1912

    Drawing

    18 by 44cm., 7 by 17.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    THATCHING IN THE SUN

    Drawing

    34 by 30cm., 13.5 by 12in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 74
    €8,500≈ $11,470≈ £7,501HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    RABBITING

    Drawing

    34 by 30cm., 13.5 by 12in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 73
    €8,500≈ $11,470≈ £7,501HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    SHEET OF PORTRAIT SKETCHES, INCLUDING A SELF PORTRAIT, IN COLLABORATION WITH WALTER LOOMIS

    Drawing · Paper

    25 by 20cm., 10 by 8in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    MUST HAVE BEEN AN ALLEGORY, 1899

    Drawing · Paper

    10 by 15cm., 4 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    TWO MEN CONVERSING

    Drawing

    13 by 9cm., 5 by 3.5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 77
    €3,000≈ $3,832≈ £2,555HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    ILLUSTRATION, 'AND TO YOU ALSO', 1944

    Drawing

    18 by 13cm., 7.25 by 5.25in.

    Whyte's · Feb 25, 2008 · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    TWO MEN CONVERSING

    Drawing

    13 by 9cm., 5 by 3.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 15, 2007 · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    A BOXING MATCH, circa 1903

    Drawing · Paper

    28 by 39cm., 11 by 15.5in.

    Whyte's · Apr 30, 2007 · Lot 99
    €36,000≈ $48,978≈ £24,577HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    DEADMANS POINT, SLIGO, LONG AGO

    Drawing

    10 by 11cm., 3.75 by 4.5in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 65
    €2,000≈ $2,626≈ £1,350HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    BOOKPLATE FOR CYRIL M. E. FRANKLIN

    Drawing · Board

    18 by 13cm., 7 by 5.25in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 61
    €10,500≈ $13,789≈ £7,089HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    DEADMANS POINT, SLIGO, LONGO AGO

    Drawing

    10 by 11cm., 3.75 by 4.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 128
    €3,800≈ $5,045≈ £2,575HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    COOLE VICTORIOUS, 1901

    Drawing · Paper

    8 by 22cm., 3.25 by 8.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 122
    €5,500≈ $7,302≈ £3,727HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    PLEASE REMEMBER ME, 1902

    Drawing · Paper

    8 by 11cm., 3 by 4.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 121
    €4,600≈ $6,107≈ £3,117HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    PUTTY THE DASHING SPY

    Drawing · Paper

    13 by 9cm., 5 by 3.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 120
    €2,700≈ $3,585≈ £1,829HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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