James Nolan Paintings: Auction Prices

Irish · 1929–2015

ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for James Nolan paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 23 sold (68% sell-through). Prices realised range from $252 to $4,414, with a median of $402 across 23 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $4,414 for “CARNIVAL OF LIFE or ALLEGORY” at Whyte's in 2005.

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1. 
   MALAHIDE ESTUARY, DUBLIN

   Oil · Canvas

   8 x 10in. (20.32 x 25.40cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 30, 2026 · Lot 47
   €260≈ $299≈ £226HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   Liffey Walk

   Oil · Board

   29 x 40cm (11.4 x 15.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 24, 2025 · Lot 186
   €240≈ $277≈ £211HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   On A Sunday Afternoon, Malahide

   Oil · Board

   25.4 x 30.5cm

   deVeres · Jun 23, 2025 · Lot 195
   €300≈ $344≈ £257HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at deVeres ↗
4. 
   BOATS ON THE ROYAL CANAL, CO. KILDARE

   Oil · Board

   39cm x 49cm (15.5in x 19.25in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Feb 11, 2025 · Lot 173
   £315≈ $390≈ €378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
5. 
   La Touche Bridge

   Oil · Board

   25 x 30cm (9.8 x 11.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 27, 2025 · Lot 206
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   SAILING TO LAMBAY, COUNTY DUBLIN

   Oil · Canvas

   7 x 10in. (17.78 x 25.40cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 11, 2024 · Lot 56
   €240≈ $252≈ £198HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   Victoria Bridge, Co. Kildare

   Oil · Canvas

   56 x 51cm (22 x 20.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 144
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   VICTORIA BRIDGE, KILDARE, 1981

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 20in. (45.72 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 43
   €290≈ $314≈ £249HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   RIVER SCENE

   Oil · Canvas

   16 x 20in. (40.64 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 23, 2023 · Lot 64
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    LATE SEPTEMBER, CARRAROE, CONNEMARA

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 17
    €250≈ $256≈ £212HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    CURRACHS ON A BEACH

    Oil · Board

    12 x 15in. (30.48 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 28, 2022 · Lot 67
    €380≈ $417≈ £318HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    Carna, Connemara

    Oil · Canvas

    41 x 51cm (16.1 x 20.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 14, 2020 · Lot 212
    €550≈ $653≈ £507HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
13. 
    Sandymount Strand

    Oil · Canvas

    25½ x 35½cm (10 x 14in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 11, 2019 · Lot 228
    €240≈ $270≈ £207HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
14. 
    LOOKING TOWARDS MALAHIDE

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2018 · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    NEAR DRUMLECK POINT, HOWTH, COUNTY DUBLIN

    Oil · Board

    18 x 24in. (45.72 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 126
    €380≈ $448≈ £336HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    The Bridge at Annamore

    Oil · Canvas

    23 x 31cm (9.06 x 12.20in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 25, 2018 · Lot 189
    €240≈ $281≈ £211HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    Athgarvan Mill, Athgarvan, Co Kildare

    Oil · Canvas

    35½ x 46cm (14 x 18in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 19, 2017 · Lot 228
    €400≈ $448≈ £350HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
18. 
    Malahide, Co Dublin

    Oil · Canvas

    35 x 45cm (14 x 18in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 6, 2017 · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    METAMORPHOSIS OF JO

    Oil · Canvas

    40 x 24in. (101.60 x 60.96cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 24, 2016 · Lot 88
    €360≈ $392≈ £320HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    THE ESTUARY, MALAHIDE

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    MOORED BOATS IN A BAY

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 18in. (35.56 x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    INISHEER

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in. (30.48 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 40
    €380≈ $402≈ £267HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    SUMMER HAZE, MALAHIDE

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    STILL LIFE WITH APPLE

    Oil · Board

    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 38
    €660≈ $698≈ £464HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    ATHGARVAN MILL, COUNTY KILDARE, 1981

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in. (40.64 x 50.80cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 23, 2015 · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    RENVYLE CONNEMARA, 1970

    Oil · Board

    9 x 12in. (22.86 x 30.48cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 23, 2014 · Lot 269
    €280≈ $342≈ £220HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    LEINSTER AQUEDUCT, SALLINS

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 22in. (45.72 x 55.88cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 24, 2014 · Lot 125
    €600≈ $745≈ £475HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    LUCAN COTTAGE

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in. (40.64 x 50.80cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 24, 2014 · Lot 123
    €900≈ $1,117≈ £712HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    LIFFEY, BALLYCULLEN, COUNTY WICKLOW

    Oil · Canvas

    18 by 24in., 45 by 60cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2014 · Lot 137
    €600≈ $762≈ £470HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    BROAD MEADOW, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    14 by 18in., 35 by 45cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2014 · Lot 136
    €600≈ $762≈ £470HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    ON PARADISE BEACH

    Oil · Canvas

    10 by 12in., 25.4 by 30.48cm.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–500View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    OLD MILL, VICTORIA BRIDGE, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    15 by 18in., 38.1 by 45.72cm.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    A SUMMER'S DAY ON THE BURROW STRAND

    Oil · Board

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 251
    €550≈ $767≈ £476HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    CARNIVAL OF LIFE or ALLEGORY

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 91cm., 24 by 36in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 174
    €3,400≈ $4,414≈ £2,316HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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