John Kelly Paintings: Auction Prices

Irish · 1932–2006

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for John Kelly paintings between 2011 and 2025, of which 7 sold (64% sell-through). Prices realised range from $115 to $566, with a median of $408 across 7 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $566 for “HEAD [2]” at Whyte's in 2020.

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1. 
   Figure In Interior

   Oil

   26.7 x 22.3cm

   deVeres · Dec 10, 2025 · Lot 35
   €160≈ $186≈ £140HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at deVeres ↗
2. 
   Figure In Landscape

   Mixed media

   35.6 x 25.5cm

   deVeres · Jun 23, 2025 · Lot 176
   €100≈ $115≈ £86HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at deVeres ↗
3. 
   FIGURE STUDY, 1969

   Mixed media

   28½ x 20½in. (72.39 x 52.07cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 113
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   SELF-PORTRAIT

   Mixed media

   21 x 14in. (53.34 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 183
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   PAINTING, 1966

   Mixed media · Canvas

   24 x 20in. (60.96 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 126
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   SELF-PORTRAIT

   Mixed media

   24 x 18in. (60.96 x 45.72cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 125
   €300≈ $326≈ £263HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   MAN AND BIRD

   Mixed media

   28½ x 36in. (72.39 x 91.44cm)

   Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 124
   €500≈ $544≈ £439HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   Figurative Study

   Mixed media

   1 x 53.1cm

   deVeres · Oct 11, 2022 · Lot 122
   €420≈ $408≈ £368HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at deVeres ↗
9. 
   BROWN AND BLACK LANDSCAPE, 1963

   Oil · Board

   26 x 39¾in. (66.04 x 100.97cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 125
   €460≈ $471≈ £390HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    HEAD [2]

    Oil · Canvas

    11 x 9in. (27.94 x 22.86cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 6, 2020 · Lot 104
    €500≈ $566≈ £453HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    WORKERS IN A FIELD

    Oil

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–View at Whyte's ↗

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