John Schwatschke Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1943–2026

John Schwatschke paintings have appeared at auction 159 times in ArtSell’s records between 2000 and 2026; 141 sold, a sell-through rate of 89%. Half of the priced sales fell between $595Sign up free to see and $1.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $901Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $5.8kSign up free to see for FERNANDO'S HIDE AWAY at Whyte's in February 2007. Most results come from Whyte's (75), Morgan O'Driscoll (57) and deVeres (25).

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1. 
   Seeing too Much

   Oil · Canvas

   50½ x 61cm (19.9 x 24in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 24, 2019 · Lot 184
   €600≈ $684≈ £536HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   L'ORCHESTRA

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 18in. (60.96 x 45.72cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 208
   €500≈ $567≈ £429HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   Clearing Up the North Wharf, Waterford

   Oil · Canvas

   51 x 61cm (20.1 x 24in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 21, 2019 · Lot 232
   €480≈ $545≈ £424HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   AS TIME GOES BY

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 30in. (60.96 x 76.20cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 142
   €600≈ $704≈ £535HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   RIGHT OF WAY, MULLINAVAT, COUNTY KILKENNY, 2016

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 30in. (60.96 x 76.20cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 17, 2017 · Lot 285
   €680≈ $779≈ £597HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   PORTRAIT OF MADEMOISELLE BLACKSLOPP-FLEPSTEFF

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 20in. (60.96 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 10, 2016 · Lot 127
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   MICK'S BAR

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 28in. (50.80 x 71.12cm)

   Whyte's · Sep 28, 2015 · Lot 193
   €950≈ $1,061≈ £698HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   A DEAL BETWEEN FRIENDS

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 24in. (50.80 x 60.96cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 11, 2015 · Lot 143
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   PINGIN, 2000

   Oil · Board

   16 by 20in., 40 by 50cm.

   Whyte's · Sep 29, 2014 · Lot 207
   €700≈ $889≈ £548HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    THE COFFEE CONCERT

    Oil · Canvas

    19 by 23in., 47.5 by 57.5cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2014 · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    Portrait of the Artist

    Oil · Canvas

    75 x 60cm (29 x 23in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 28, 2014 · Lot 3
    €225≈ $312≈ £185HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
12. 
    JUST THE TICKET, 2012

    Oil · Canvas

    24 by 18in., 60 by 45cm.

    Whyte's · Sep 30, 2013 · Lot 229
    €600≈ $810≈ £502HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    BREAK AT GOUGANE BARRA, COUNTY CORK, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 36in., 75 by 90cm.

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2013 · Lot 225
    €620≈ $806≈ £536HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

    Oil · Canvas

    20 by 23.5in., 50 by 58.75cm.

    Whyte's · Mar 4, 2013 · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    BREAK AT GOUGANE BARRA, COUNTY CORK, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 36in., 76.2 by 91.44cm.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 259
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    IT'S A LONG WAY FROM TIPPERARY, 2012

    Oil · Canvas

    28 by 42in., 71.12 by 106.68cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 198
    €950≈ $1,232≈ £769HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    THE YAWN, 2012

    Oil · Canvas

    22 by 18.5in., 56 by 47cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 215
    €700≈ $901≈ £559HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    "FREDDY & MASTER" (SELF PORTRAIT) 2007

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 284
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    PORTRAIT OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Oct 10, 2011 · Lot 238
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    BALDERDASH, 2009

    Oil · Canvas

    44 by 34cm., 17.5 by 13.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 261
    €300≈ $411≈ £273HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    DO YOU SWEAR? 2009

    Oil · Canvas

    60 by 75cm., 23.5 by 29.5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 183
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    Scratch Golfer, 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    50 by 39cm., 19.5 by 15.5in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 201
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    THE NEW CAR, WICKLOW VILLAGE

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 61cm., 20 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 317
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    SELF PORTRAIT, 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    41 by 32cm., 16 by 12.7 5in.

    Whyte's · May 17, 2008 · Lot 313
    €1,800≈ $2,790≈ £1,432HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    CHECK UP, 2007

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Feb 25, 2008 · Lot 193
    €2,250≈ $3,334≈ £1,696HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    A KISS IS JUST A KISS

    Oil · Board

    60 by 44cm., 23.5 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 15, 2007 · Lot 370
    €1,500≈ $2,176≈ £1,074HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    THE ARTIST PAINTING DOLORES, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    80 by 60cm., 31.5 by 23.5in.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2007 · Lot 293
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    LAST MAN OUT SWITCH OFF THE LIGHTS, 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 76cm., 20 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 190
    €4,200≈ $5,515≈ £2,835HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    FERNANDO'S HIDE AWAY, 2001

    Oil · Canvas

    91 by 76cm., 36 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 181
    €4,400≈ $5,778≈ £2,970HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    THE PUMP AT BALLYHOOLEY, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 187
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    THE ARTIST WITH DAME LAURA MCFLABBART, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 76cm., 30 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 186
    €2,600≈ $3,452≈ £1,762HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    PARTY PIECE

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 91cm., 24 by 36in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 183
    €1,500≈ $1,991≈ £1,016HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    BEAMERS OF THE PETROL CRISIS, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    193 by 122cm., 76 by 48in.

    Whyte's · Sep 19, 2006 · Lot 190
    €3,600≈ $4,555≈ £2,423HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    ONE MORE BID, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · May 27, 2006 · Lot 260
    €2,400≈ $3,071≈ £1,644HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    RISK EQUALISATION, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Feb 21, 2006 · Lot 249
    €2,100≈ $2,500≈ £1,432HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    DOUBLE VISION

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 76cm., 24 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Dec 10, 2005 · Lot 297
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    ENDURANCE

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Dec 10, 2005 · Lot 267
    €1,700≈ $2,003≈ £1,144HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    MEMORIES, MEMORIES (LONG AFTER GAINSBOROUGH)

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2005 · Lot 336
    €2,400≈ $2,935≈ £1,626HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    NEXT PLEASE

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2005 · Lot 5
    €2,400≈ $2,935≈ £1,626HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    BLIND DATE

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 61cm., 30 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Feb 22, 2005 · Lot 230
    €3,900≈ $5,145≈ £2,696HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    A BREAK AT GOUGANBARRA, COUNTY CORK

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 91cm., 30 by 36in.

    Whyte's · Feb 22, 2005 · Lot 218
    €1,600≈ $2,111≈ £1,106HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    LES PARAPLUIES DE RUE FISHAMBLE

    Oil · Canvas

    91 by 61cm., 36 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2004 · Lot 232
    €3,000≈ $3,989≈ £2,090HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    CLOSING DOWN THE NORTH WHARF, WATERFORD

    Oil · Panel

    46 by 53cm., 18 by 21in.

    Whyte's · Apr 27, 2004 · Lot 247
    €1,200≈ $1,426≈ £797HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    LYRIC IN THE AFTERNOON

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Feb 17, 2004 · Lot 245
    €2,600≈ $3,343≈ £1,754HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    A DOCTOR CALLS (AGAIN)

    Oil · Canvas

    91 by 76cm., 36 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Nov 18, 2003 · Lot 219
    €1,500≈ $1,767≈ £1,046HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    MEMORIES, MEMORIES (LONG AFTER GAINSBOROUGH)

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Nov 18, 2003 · Lot 218
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    PARTY AT KATE KARNEY'S

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 76cm., 24 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Sep 16, 2003 · Lot 219
    €2,800≈ $3,146≈ £1,973HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    THE 'ONCONVANIENCE' OF BEING SINGLE

    Oil · Canvas

    91 by 76cm., 36 by 30in.

    Whyte's · Apr 29, 2003 · Lot 232
    €3,200≈ $3,506≈ £2,205HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    EDUCATING ARCHIE

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Apr 29, 2003 · Lot 231
    €1,400≈ $1,534≈ £965HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    THE WAITING ROOM

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Feb 18, 2003 · Lot 231
    €3,000≈ $3,214≈ £2,014HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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