Jack Butler Yeats Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1871–1957

ArtSell has recorded 258 auction results for Jack Butler Yeats watercolors between 2000 and 2026, and 237 of them sold (92%). Across 237 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.6kSign up free to see to $7.6kSign up free to see (median $2.4kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is In Memory, sold at Morgan O'Driscoll in October 2024 for $51.9kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (153), Morgan O'Driscoll (93) and Bonhams (6).

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All watercolors results

1. 
   AT GREYSTONES IRELAND, c.1910

   Watercolor

   11 x 17in. (27.94 x 43.18cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 24
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €25,000–35,000View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   Dancing for the Joy

   Watercolor

   12.60 x 8.60cm (5 x 3.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 2, 2020 · Lot 18
   €1,500≈ $1,668≈ £1,307HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   Watching the Race

   Watercolor

   8.60 x 12.60cm (3.4 x 5in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 2, 2020 · Lot 14
   €2,000≈ $2,224≈ £1,742HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   GENTLEMAN IN OVERCOAT and WINDOW BOX OUTSIDE FORDS WITH DETAIL OF HALF DOOR (A PAIR)

   Watercolor

   4¾ x 3½in. (12.07 x 8.89cm)

   Whyte's · Feb 17, 2020 · Lot 164
   €1,100≈ $1,192≈ £916HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   A PROFESSIONAL MAN, c.1905

   Watercolor · Board

   23 x 19¼in. (58.42 x 48.90cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 2, 2019 · Lot 24
   €20,000≈ $22,046≈ £17,044HammerSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   ROLLING SANDY, 1899

   Watercolor

   3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 90
   €2,800≈ $3,082≈ £2,394HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   DUBLIN ON ELECTRIC CAR, 1899

   Watercolor

   5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 88
   €2,200≈ $2,422≈ £1,881HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   VIEW FROM A TRAM, DUBLIN, 1899

   Watercolor

   5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 87
   €850≈ $936≈ £727HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   FROM TRAM, 1899

   Watercolor

   5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 86
   €1,100≈ $1,211≈ £941HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    TURF BOAT AT KINVARA, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 85
    €1,000≈ $1,101≈ £855HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    KAREFUL KINVARA, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 84
    €1,200≈ $1,321≈ £1,026HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    WELL AND NETTLES, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 83
    €900≈ $991≈ £770HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    MILL GROUND FLOOR [BALLYLEE CASTLE], 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 82
    €1,200≈ $1,321≈ £1,026HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    SKETCH OF 'MILLER', 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 81
    €1,400≈ $1,541≈ £1,197HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    NEEDLEWORK, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 79
    €900≈ $991≈ £770HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    GIRL IN A SHAWL, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 78
    €1,500≈ $1,651≈ £1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    OLD JOHN, 1904

    Watercolor

    9½ x 7½in. (24.13 x 19.05cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 45
    €18,000≈ $19,814≈ £15,392HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–15,000View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    CO. GALWAY, GALWAY / DUBLIN, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 19
    €2,000≈ $2,202≈ £1,710HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    ARCHER CYCLES, DUBLIN, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 18
    €1,700≈ $1,871≈ £1,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    CAR DRIVER, DUBLIN, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 17
    €1,800≈ $1,981≈ £1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    BALLYLEE CASTLE (MILL), 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 16
    €3,400≈ $3,743≈ £2,907HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    THREE SMALL MILES, KINVARA TO KILTARTAN, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 15
    €1,800≈ $1,981≈ £1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    BALLYLEE CASTLE (THOOR BALLYLEE), 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 14
    €2,800≈ $3,082≈ £2,394HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    BALLYLEE MILL, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 13
    €1,800≈ $1,981≈ £1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    NEEDLEWORK, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 12
    €1,700≈ $1,871≈ £1,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    MAN IN HAT AND WAISTCOAT, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 11
    €1,500≈ $1,651≈ £1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    NATIONAL SCHOOL NEEDLE WORKER

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 10
    €1,500≈ $1,651≈ £1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    YOUNG WOMAN WEARING A MUFF, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 9
    €900≈ $991≈ £770HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    ARDRAHAN STATION, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 8
    €1,500≈ $1,651≈ £1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    ARDRAHAN, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 7
    €1,800≈ $1,981≈ £1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    DONKEYS AND SWANS AT COOLE, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 6
    €1,500≈ $1,651≈ £1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    ON THE LAKE, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 5
    €3,000≈ $3,302≈ £2,565HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    SEAWEED BOAT SAILING IN, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 4
    €6,000≈ $6,605≈ £5,131HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    MAST RAISING, 1899

    Watercolor

    5 x 3½in. (12.70 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 3
    €5,500≈ $6,054≈ £4,703HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    KINVARA, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 2
    €4,200≈ $4,623≈ £3,592HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    CASTLE AT KINVARA, 1899

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 1
    €14,000≈ $15,411≈ £11,972HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    Father Return Home at Once, Mother Has Found Work

    Watercolor

    8.90 x 12.70cm (3.5 x 5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 18, 2019 · Lot 13
    €1,300≈ $1,438≈ £1,109HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
38. 
    ROSA OF SALCOMBE AT KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, 1901

    Watercolor

    3½ x 5in. (8.89 x 12.70cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    THE LOTTERY, c. 1913

    Watercolor

    10½ x 7½in. (26.67 x 19.05cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 27
    €6,400≈ $7,060≈ £5,665HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    IN THE TRAIN

    Watercolor

    7¼ x 7¾in. (18.42 x 19.69cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 26
    €6,200≈ $6,839≈ £5,488HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    BONFIRE NIGHT [ST. JOHN'S EVE]

    Watercolor

    8 x 5¼in. (20.32 x 13.34cm)

    Whyte's · May 27, 2019 · Lot 41
    €7,000≈ $7,839≈ £6,176HammerSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–10,000View at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    Homeward Bound, c.1905

    Watercolor

    11 x 16cm (4.3 x 6.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 29, 2019 · Lot 53
    €9,000≈ $10,035≈ £7,771HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
43. 
    The Circus, 1919

    Watercolor · Paper

    20½ x 17½cm (8.1 x 6.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 29, 2019 · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–18,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
44. 
    AT THE FÉIS

    Watercolor

    8½ x 5½in. (21.59 x 13.97cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 21
    €5,800≈ $6,575≈ £4,975HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    Currach off the West Coast

    Watercolor

    8¼ x 12¼cm (3.2 x 4.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Dec 3, 2018 · Lot 28
    €1,400≈ $1,586≈ £1,248HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
46. 
    ST. JOHN'S EVE BONFIRE NIGHT

    Watercolor

    8 x 6½in. (20.32 x 16.51cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 27
    €16,000≈ $18,181≈ £14,151HammerSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–18,000View at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    CHRISTMAS CARD WITH ROBIN, 1901

    Watercolor · Board

    5¼ x 3½in. (13.34 x 8.89cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 26
    €5,600≈ $6,363≈ £4,953HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    ST. ALPHONSUS, 1903

    Watercolor

    30½ x 18½in. (77.47 x 46.99cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 19
    €9,500≈ $11,026≈ £8,462HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    A LONG WAY TO GO, RACES IN DEVONSHIRE ['THEY'LL TAKE A LOT OF CATCHING!'] 1897

    Watercolor

    7 x 10¼in. (17.78 x 26.04cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2018 · Lot 18
    €7,000≈ $8,124≈ £6,235HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    Shop at Trawbawn Strand, Co. Sligo

    Watercolor

    12 x 8½cm (4.7 x 3.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 24, 2018 · Lot 38
    €1,500≈ $1,766≈ £1,342HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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