Jack Butler Yeats Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1871–1957

Of the 103 lots by Jack Butler Yeats (paintings) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2026, 93 found a buyer (90%). Half of the priced sales fell between $57.9kSign up free to see and $204kSign up free to see, with a median of $102kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.6MSign up free to see for SHOUTING at Whyte's in November 2021. The houses with the most results are Whyte's (64), Morgan O'Driscoll (24) and deVeres (14).

€1,400,000≈ $1,578,640≈ £1,184,187Sign uprecord priceSHOUTINGWhyte's103auction results2000–2026years recorded90%sold$102kSign up free to seemedian price

Jack Butler Yeats paintings: key figures

Auction results
103
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2000–2026
Median price
$102kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.6MSign up free to see SHOUTING, Whyte's, Nov 2021

Top auction houses: Whyte's (64), Morgan O'Driscoll (24), deVeres (14)

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  1. "Jack B. Yeats: A catalogue Raisonné of the oil paintings" by Hilary Pyle London: André Deutsch by Jack Butler Yeats, 1992, Three volumes, 1856pp with 1822 illustrations, 111 in colour. Cloth in a slipcase . Definitive catalogue raisonné of Ire, sold Jan 2020
  2. THE FIGHTING DAWN, 1945
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)
    Whyte's · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 by Jack Butler Yeats, 1992, Three volumes, 1856pp with 1822 illustrations, 111 in colour. Cloth in a slipcase . Definitive catalogue raisonné of Ire, sold Nov 2019
  8. "Jack B. Yeats: A catalogue Raisonné of the oil paintings" by Hilary Pyle London: André Deutsch, 1992. by Jack Butler Yeats, Three volumes, 1856pp with 1822 illustrations, 111 in colour. Cloth in a slipcase . Definitive catalogue raisonné of Ire, sold Oct 2019
  9. The Derelict Ship by Jack Butler Yeats, 1946, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2019
    The Derelict Ship, 1946
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 61cm (18.1 x 24in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150,000–250,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  10. Early Morning by Jack Butler Yeats, oil on panel, sold Oct 2019
    Early Morning
    Oil · Panel
    24 x 36cm (9.4 x 14.2in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · 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 · · 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 · · Lot 39
    €68,000≈ $76,146≈ £59,991HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
  13. Spring Tide, Schull by Jack Butler Yeats, 1919, oil on board, sold Apr 2019
    Spring Tide, Schull, 1919
    Oil · Board
    23.40 x 36.20cm (9.2 x 14.3in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · Lot 25
    €245,000≈ $278,394≈ £216,682HammerSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
  17. Gathering Seaweed, Mayo Coast by Jack Butler Yeats, 1909, oil on board, offered Nov 2018
    Gathering Seaweed, Mayo Coast, 1909
    Oil · Board
    23 x 35½cm (9.1 x 14in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €50,000–70,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  18. The Creole by Jack Butler Yeats, 1946, oil on board, sold Nov 2018
    The Creole, 1946
    Oil · Board
    23 x 35½cm (9.1 x 14in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · 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 · · Lot 15
    €370,000≈ $429,422≈ £329,589HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–300,000View at Whyte's ↗
  20. MORNING GLORY, 1945
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 18in. (35.56 x 45.72cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 38
    €175,000≈ $203,770≈ £153,061HammerSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
  21. WINTER IN GALWAY, FROM LADY GREGORY'S HOUSE, COOLE PARK, 1944
    Oil · Board
    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 36
    €40,000≈ $49,280≈ £35,127HammerSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Whyte's ↗
  22. OLD MEN BATHING, 1922
    Oil · Board
    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 31
    €50,000≈ $61,600≈ £43,909HammerSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Whyte's ↗
  23. THE DODDER IN FLOOD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN, 1929
    Oil · Panel
    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 24
    €33,000≈ $39,442≈ £29,493HammerSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Whyte's ↗
  24. AGAINST THE STREAM, 1945
    Oil · Panel
    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 29
    €92,000≈ $108,045≈ £81,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
  25. FRESH HORSES, c. 1914
    Oil · Panel
    14 x 9in. (35.56 x 22.86cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 32
    €42,000≈ $44,465≈ £35,819HammerSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Whyte's ↗
  26. SINGING 'UNDER THE CANOPY OF HEAVEN', 1950
    Oil · Board
    9 x 14in. (22.86 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 95
    €85,000≈ $95,727≈ £74,029HammerSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
  27. THE QUAY WORKER'S HOME, 1927
    Oil · Board
    8¾ x 14in. (22.23 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
  28. Business by Jack Butler Yeats, 1949, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2015
    Business, 1949
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 61cm (18 x 24in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 73
    €210,000≈ $226,989≈ £150,713HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  29. Hot Weather / Hot Day by Jack Butler Yeats, oil on board, sold Dec 2013
    Hot Weather / Hot Day
    Oil · Board
    19 x 28½cm (7 x 11in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 76
    €27,500≈ $37,224≈ £22,717HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  30. GLENCAR, SLIGO, 1949
    Oil · Panel
    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 46
    €42,000≈ $54,449≈ £34,018HammerSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Whyte's ↗
  31. AGAINST THE STREAM, 1945
    Oil · Board
    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 44
    €53,000≈ $68,709≈ £42,927HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
  32. THE COMFORTER, 1952
    Oil · Board
    14 by 18in., 35.56 by 45.72cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150,000–200,000View at Whyte's ↗
  33. CROSSING THE CITY, 1929
    Oil · Canvas
    14 by 18in., 36 by 46cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 65
    €98,000≈ $126,195≈ £78,231HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Whyte's ↗
  34. THE PONTOON, 1947
    Oil · Board
    9 by 14in., 22.86 by 35.56cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 63
    €49,000≈ $62,475≈ £39,569HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
  35. ON THE COURTHOUSE STEPS, 1946
    Oil · Canvas
    35.56 by 45.72cm., 14 by 18in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 29
    €88,000≈ $115,447≈ £73,848HammerSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Whyte's ↗
  36. THE STREET IN SHADOW, 1932
    Oil · Panel
    24 by 36cm., 9.5 by 14.2 5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 20
    €72,000≈ $96,106≈ £61,792HammerSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Whyte's ↗
  37. RESCUE MEN, 1949
    Oil · Board
    24 by 37cm., 9.5 by 14.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 32
    €110,000≈ $149,523≈ £95,578HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Whyte's ↗
  38. JACK BUTLER YEATS, STUDIO ARCHIVE COLLECTION
    Oil
    Whyte's · · Lot 49
    €24,000≈ $34,253≈ £20,811HammerSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Whyte's ↗
  39. THE PILOT (also known as THE CAPTAIN GOES ABOARD), 1925
    Oil · Board
    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €50,000–View at Whyte's ↗
  40. SEEK NO FURTHER II, 1947
    Oil · Board
    23 by 36cm., 9.25 by 14.2 5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 71
    €88,000≈ $110,845≈ £78,608HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  41. THE STREET IN SHADOW, 1932
    Oil · Panel
    24 by 36cm., 9.5 by 14.2 5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 72
    €90,000≈ $114,957≈ £76,653HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  42. GLENCAR, SLIGO, 1949
    Oil · Panel
    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
  43. RIVER MOUTH, 1946
    Oil · Canvas
    36 by 53cm., 14 by 21in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 58
    €205,000≈ $320,374≈ £160,863HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  44. BELOW THE GOLDEN FALLS
    Oil · Board
    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 114
    €70,000≈ $103,915≈ £50,256HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  45. THE COMFORTER, 1952
    Oil · Board
    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 84
    €240,000≈ $283,032≈ £164,229HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  46. FORGIVE HIM, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    51 by 69cm., 20 by 27in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 68
    €205,000≈ $266,111≈ £139,639HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  47. CHRISTMAS IN HENRY STREET (1945)
    Oil · Panel
    24 by 37cm., 9.5 by 14.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 60
    €130,000≈ $168,753≈ £88,552HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  48. THE OVERFLOW OF THE CANAL 1942
    Oil · Panel
    23 by 36cm., 9 by 14in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 102
    €60,000≈ $79,770≈ £41,795HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  49. AN CAPALLíN B¦N with A SIGNED MANUSCRIPT LETTER
    Oil · Canvas
    9 by 11cm., 3.5 by 4.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 62
    €22,000≈ $24,717≈ £15,505HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  50. THE FORD
    Oil · Panel
    24 by 37cm., 9.5 by 14.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 81
    €31,742≈ $29,180≈ £19,861HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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