John Kelly Pastels: Auction Prices

Irish · 1932–2006

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for John Kelly pastels between 2005 and 2025, of which 7 sold (70% sell-through). Prices realised range from $128 to $1,099, with a median of $325 across 7 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,099 for “FIGURE IN INTERIOR and NUDE IN INTERIOR (A PAIR)” at Whyte's in 2014.

Record: FIGURE IN INTERIOR and NUDE IN INTERIOR (A PAIR) — $1,099Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Figures

   Pastel

   47 x 39.4cm

   deVeres · Dec 10, 2025 · Lot 170
   €110≈ $128≈ £96HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60–90View at deVeres ↗
2. 
   FEMALE FIGURE

   Pastel

   11 x 10¾in. (27.94 x 27.31cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 12, 2022 · Lot 107
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   FIGURE STUDY, 1968

   Pastel

   19 x 14in. (48.26 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 18, 2021 · Lot 111
   €280≈ $325≈ £236HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   UNTITLED

   Pastel · Paper

   14 x 10in. (35.56 x 25.40cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2018 · Lot 47
   €120≈ $136≈ £108HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   FIGURE IN A LANDSCAPE, 1976 (A PAIR)

   Pastel

   9½ x 6in. (24.13 x 15.24cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 9, 2018 · Lot 54
   €250≈ $295≈ £221HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   FIGURE IN INTERIOR and NUDE IN INTERIOR (A PAIR)

   Pastel · Paper

   17.5 by 11in., 43.75 by 27.5cm.

   Whyte's · Feb 24, 2014 · Lot 133
   €800≈ $1,099≈ £660HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   VICTIM WITH LETTER, 1989

   Pastel · Paper

   96 by 64cm., 37.7 5 by 25in.

   Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 130
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   FIGURE IN INTERIOR, 1976

   Pastel

   26 by 18cm., 10.2 5 by 7.25in.

   Whyte's · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 343
   €300≈ $380≈ £260HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   FIGURE IN INTERIOR, 1976

   Pastel

   26 by 18cm., 10.2 5 by 7.25in.

   Whyte's · May 17, 2008 · Lot 342
   Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    FIGURE

    Pastel

    28 by 23cm., 11 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2005 · Lot 317
    €700≈ $856≈ £474HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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