Jack Butler Yeats Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1871–1957

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ArtSell has recorded 106 auction results for Jack Butler Yeats oil paintings between 2000 and 2026, and 96 of them sold (91%). The median price realised is $105kSign up free to see across 96 priced sales; the middle half sold for $60.7kSign up free to see–$197kSign up free to see. SHOUTING holds the top price on file: $1.6MSign up free to see at Whyte's (November 2021). Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (64), Morgan O'Driscoll (24) and deVeres (14).

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1. 
   "Jack B. Yeats: A catalogue Raisonné of the oil paintings" by Hilary Pyle London: André Deutsch, 1992

   Oil

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 20, 2020 · Lot 142
   €550≈ $610≈ £469HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   THE FIGHTING DAWN, 1945

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 40
   €320,000≈ $352,256≈ £273,639HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   DEATH FOR ONLY ONE, 1937

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 36in. (60.96 x 91.44cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 35
   €470,000≈ $517,376≈ £401,908HammerSign up free to seeEst. €350,000–600,000View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   EVENING IN SPRING, 1937

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 36in. (60.96 x 91.44cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 30
   €1,300,000≈ $1,431,040≈ £1,111,660HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400,000–700,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   REVERIE, 1931

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 36in. (60.96 x 91.44cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 25
   €1,400,000≈ $1,541,120≈ £1,197,172HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400,000–700,000View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   THE ENFOLDING NIGHT, 1947

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 36in. (60.96 x 91.44cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 20
   €520,000≈ $572,416≈ £444,664HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400,000–700,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   "Jack B. Yeats: A catalogue Raisonné of the oil paintings" by Hilary Pyle London: André Deutsch, 1992

   Oil

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 18, 2019 · Lot 159
   €440≈ $487≈ £375HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   "Jack B. Yeats: A catalogue Raisonné of the oil paintings" by Hilary Pyle London: André Deutsch, 1992.

   Oil

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 21, 2019 · Lot 118
   €475≈ $531≈ £408HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   The Derelict Ship, 1946

   Oil · Canvas

   46 x 61cm (18.1 x 24in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 21, 2019 · Lot 47
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150,000–250,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    Early Morning

    Oil · Panel

    24 x 36cm (9.4 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 21, 2019 · Lot 37
    €64,000≈ $71,507≈ £54,997HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
11. 
    HOPE, 1946

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 18in. (35.56 x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150,000–180,000View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    THE QUAY WORKER'S HOME, 1927

    Oil · Board

    8¾ x 14in. (22.23 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · May 27, 2019 · Lot 39
    €68,000≈ $76,146≈ £59,991HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    Spring Tide, Schull, 1919

    Oil · Board

    23.40 x 36.20cm (9.2 x 14.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 29, 2019 · Lot 46
    €45,000≈ $50,175≈ £38,853HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
14. 
    JUSTICE, 1946

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 18in. (35.56 x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 22
    €150,000≈ $170,055≈ £128,664HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    A PASSAGE IS REQUIRED, 1953

    Oil · Board

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 19
    €115,000≈ $130,376≈ £98,642HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    THE MAN WITH THE WRINKLED FACE, 1944

    Oil · Board

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 25
    €245,000≈ $278,394≈ £216,682HammerSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    Gathering Seaweed, Mayo Coast, 1909

    Oil · Board

    23 x 35½cm (9.1 x 14in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €50,000–70,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
18. 
    The Creole, 1946

    Oil · Board

    23 x 35½cm (9.1 x 14in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 29
    €84,000≈ $94,626≈ £73,553HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    PILOT SLIGO RIVER / PÍOLÓTA ABHANN SLIGEACH, 1927

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 15
    €370,000≈ $429,422≈ £329,589HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–300,000View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    The Friendly Well

    Oil · Board

    14 1/8 x 18 in

    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · May 30, 2018 · Lot 148
    CA$229,250≈ $176,681≈ £132,903≈ €151,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100,000–150,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
21. 
    MORNING GLORY, 1945

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 18in. (35.56 x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · May 28, 2018 · Lot 38
    €175,000≈ $203,770≈ £153,061HammerSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    WINTER IN GALWAY, FROM LADY GREGORY'S HOUSE, COOLE PARK, 1944

    Oil · Board

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 36
    €40,000≈ $49,280≈ £35,127HammerSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    OLD MEN BATHING, 1922

    Oil · Board

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 31
    €50,000≈ $61,600≈ £43,909HammerSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    THE DODDER IN FLOOD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN, 1929

    Oil · Panel

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 24
    €33,000≈ $39,442≈ £29,493HammerSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    AGAINST THE STREAM, 1945

    Oil · Panel

    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 2, 2017 · Lot 29
    €92,000≈ $108,045≈ £81,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    FRESH HORSES, c. 1914

    Oil · Panel

    14 x 9in. (35.56 x 22.86cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 27, 2017 · Lot 32
    €42,000≈ $44,465≈ £35,819HammerSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    SINGING 'UNDER THE CANOPY OF HEAVEN', 1950

    Oil · Board

    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 95
    €85,000≈ $95,727≈ £74,029HammerSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    THE QUAY WORKER'S HOME, 1927

    Oil · Board

    8¾ x 14in. (22.23 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    Business, 1949

    Oil · Canvas

    46 x 61cm (18 x 24in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 7, 2015 · Lot 73
    €210,000≈ $226,989≈ £150,713HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
30. 
    Hot Weather / Hot Day

    Oil · Board

    19 x 28½cm (7 x 11in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 2, 2013 · Lot 76
    €27,500≈ $37,224≈ £22,717HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
31. 
    GLENCAR, SLIGO, 1949

    Oil · Panel

    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 46
    €42,000≈ $54,449≈ £34,018HammerSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    AGAINST THE STREAM, 1945

    Oil · Board

    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 44
    €53,000≈ $68,709≈ £42,927HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    THE COMFORTER, 1952

    Oil · Board

    14 by 18in., 35.56 by 45.72cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150,000–200,000View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    CROSSING THE CITY, 1929

    Oil · Canvas

    14 by 18in., 36 by 46cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 65
    €98,000≈ $126,195≈ £78,231HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    THE PONTOON, 1947

    Oil · Board

    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.

    Whyte's · May 21, 2012 · Lot 63
    €49,000≈ $62,475≈ £39,569HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    ON THE COURTHOUSE STEPS, 1946

    Oil · Canvas

    35.56 by 45.72cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Mar 12, 2012 · Lot 29
    €88,000≈ $115,447≈ £73,848HammerSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    THE STREET IN SHADOW, 1932

    Oil · Panel

    24 by 36cm., 9.5 by 14.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 28, 2011 · Lot 20
    €72,000≈ $96,106≈ £61,792HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    RESCUE MEN, 1949

    Oil · Board

    24 by 37cm., 9.5 by 14.5in.

    Whyte's · Oct 10, 2011 · Lot 32
    €110,000≈ $149,523≈ £95,578HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    JACK BUTLER YEATS, STUDIO ARCHIVE COLLECTION

    Oil

    Whyte's · May 30, 2011 · Lot 49
    €24,000≈ $34,253≈ £20,811HammerSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    THE PILOT (also known as THE CAPTAIN GOES ABOARD), 1925

    Oil · Board

    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €50,000View at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    SEEK NO FURTHER II, 1947

    Oil · Board

    23 by 36cm., 9.25 by 14.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 71
    €88,000≈ $110,845≈ £78,608HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    THE STREET IN SHADOW, 1932

    Oil · Panel

    24 by 36cm., 9.5 by 14.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 72
    €90,000≈ $114,957≈ £76,653HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    GLENCAR, SLIGO, 1949

    Oil · Panel

    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Apr 28, 2008 · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    RIVER MOUTH, 1946

    Oil · Canvas

    36 by 53cm., 14 by 21in.

    Whyte's · Apr 28, 2008 · Lot 58
    €205,000≈ $320,374≈ £160,863HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    BELOW THE GOLDEN FALLS

    Oil · Board

    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2007 · Lot 114
    €70,000≈ $103,915≈ £50,256HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    THE COMFORTER, 1952

    Oil · Board

    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2005 · Lot 84
    €240,000≈ $283,032≈ £164,229HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    FORGIVE HIM, 1953

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 69cm., 20 by 27in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 68
    €205,000≈ $266,111≈ £139,639HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    CHRISTMAS IN HENRY STREET (1945)

    Oil · Panel

    24 by 37cm., 9.5 by 14.5in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 60
    €130,000≈ $168,753≈ £88,552HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    THE OVERFLOW OF THE CANAL 1942

    Oil · Panel

    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2004 · Lot 102
    €60,000≈ $79,770≈ £41,795HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    The Boat Builder

    Oil · Panel

    9 x 14 in

    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · Nov 28, 2003 · Lot 010
    CA$161,000≈ $124,166≈ £72,165≈ €103,524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$125,000–175,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

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