Joseph William Carey Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1859–1937

Joseph William Carey watercolors have appeared at auction 175 times in ArtSell’s records between 2000 and 2026; 98 sold, a sell-through rate of 56%. Half of the priced sales fell between $464Sign up free to see and $1.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $663Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is GOLF LINKS, HOLYWOOD WITH VIEW OF TITANIC AND BELFAST DOCKS, sold at Whyte's in October 2011 for $3.8kSign up free to see. Most results come from Whyte's (132), Morgan O'Driscoll (42) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

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1. 
   BELFAST LOUGH, 1911

   Watercolor

   8½ x 18½in. (21.59 x 46.99cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 29, 2026 · Lot 73
   €500≈ $570≈ £431HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   Dhulough

   Watercolor · Paper

   25.70 x 37.30cm (10.1 x 14.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 2, 2026 · Lot 226
   €440≈ $513≈ £380HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   AGNES C. JAMES, BELFAST, 1925

   Watercolor

   10¾ x 17¾in. (27.31 x 45.09cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 30, 2026 · Lot 190
   €500≈ $574≈ £434HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   BELFAST LOUGH

   Watercolor

   35cm x 102.5cm (13.75in x in 40in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 44
   £508≈ $695≈ €584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
5. 
   TYRELLA AND MOUNTAINS OF MOURNE, 1929

   Watercolor

   9 x 20in. (22.86 x 50.80cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 30, 2025 · Lot 213
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   THE GOBBINS, COUNTY ANTRIM, 1916

   Watercolor

   9 x 21in. (22.86 x 53.34cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 30, 2025 · Lot 212
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   ROSTREVOR HILLS, COUNTY DOWN, 1920

   Watercolor

   10½ x 29in. (26.67 x 73.66cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 24, 2025 · Lot 208
   €45≈ $49≈ £38HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   AGNES C. JAMES, BELFAST, 1925

   Watercolor

   10¾ x 17¾in. (27.31 x 45.09cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 24, 2025 · Lot 206
   €380≈ $411≈ £318HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   The Devils Ladder, Carrauntoohil, 1925

   Watercolor · Paper

   25 x 34cm (9.8 x 13.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 27, 2025 · Lot 237
   €160≈ $168≈ £135HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    ROSTREVOR HILLS, COUNTY DOWN, 1920

    Watercolor

    10½ x 29in. (26.67 x 73.66cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2024 · Lot 236
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    BELFAST FROM THE CAVE HILL

    Watercolor

    7 x 10½in. (17.78 x 26.67cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 21, 2024 · Lot 236
    €240≈ $260≈ £200HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    TORY ISLAND, DUNFANAGHY, 1923

    Watercolor

    8½ x 15in. (21.59 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 21, 2024 · Lot 235
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    KYLES OF BUTE, FROM BUTE, 1920

    Watercolor

    9½ x 24½in. (24.13 x 62.23cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 21, 2024 · Lot 234
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    Slieve Bearnagh, 1928

    Watercolor · Paper

    24 x 40cm (9.4 x 15.7in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 189
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
15. 
    Springtime, Killiney Bay, 1933

    Watercolor · Paper

    26½ x 37cm (10.4 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 165
    €240≈ $265≈ £202HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
16. 
    Waterfront, Cushendall, 1926

    Watercolor · Paper

    29½ x 54cm (11.6 x 21.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 29, 2024 · Lot 140
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–900View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    DUNDALK, COUNTY LOUTH, 1930

    Watercolor

    10 x 14½in. (25.40 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 1, 2024 · Lot 246
    €220≈ $236≈ £187HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    KILLINEY BAY, COUNTY DUBLIN, 1930

    Watercolor

    9 x 18in. (22.86 x 45.72cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 1, 2024 · Lot 245
    €600≈ $645≈ £509HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    Cushendun, Antrim, 1930

    Watercolor · Paper

    27½ x 51cm (10.8 x 20.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 24, 2024 · Lot 208
    €200≈ $215≈ £169HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
20. 
    Silent Valley, 1925

    Watercolor · Paper

    19 x 31½cm (7.5 x 12.4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 236
    €200≈ $217≈ £171HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
21. 
    DUNDALK, COUNTY LOUTH, 1930

    Watercolor

    10 x 14½in. (25.40 x 36.83cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 205
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    BOG SCENE WITH FIGURE AND DONKEY, 1935

    Watercolor

    10½ x 15in. (26.67 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 204
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    KING JOHN'S CASTLE, CARLINGFORD, 1926

    Watercolor

    9½ x 11½in. (24.13 x 29.21cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 25, 2024 · Lot 203
    €850≈ $921≈ £728HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    SILENT VALLEY, 1925

    Watercolor

    7½ x 12¾in. (19.05 x 32.39cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2023 · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    AT NEWCASTLE, COUNTY DOWN, 1929

    Watercolor

    7 x 12½in. (17.78 x 31¾cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2023 · Lot 265
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    Lagan Weir, 1924

    Watercolor · Paper

    25.40 x 38.20cm (10 x 15in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €350–450View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
27. 
    ROSTREVOR HILLS, COUNTY DOWN, 1920

    Watercolor

    10½ x 29in. (26.67 x 73.66cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 10, 2023 · Lot 273
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    RIVER SCENE, 1902

    Watercolor

    7 x 10in. (17.78 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 10, 2023 · Lot 243
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    Mourne, 1920

    Watercolor · Paper

    22.70 x 36cm (8.9 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 26, 2023 · Lot 235
    €200≈ $218≈ £172HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
30. 
    Near Howth Harbour

    Watercolor · Paper

    19 x 43.60cm (7.5 x 17.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 134
    €600≈ $649≈ £521HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
31. 
    ROSTREVOR HILLS, COUNTY DOWN, 1920

    Watercolor

    10½ x 29in. (26.67 x 73.66cm)

    Whyte's · Apr 3, 2023 · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    Sailing Off Gobbin's Head, 1915

    Watercolor · Paper

    21 x 51cm (8.3 x 20.1in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 224
    €550≈ $587≈ £489HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
33. 
    Isle Magee, Antrim, 1919

    Watercolor · Paper

    25 x 76cm (9.8 x 29.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 148
    €550≈ $587≈ £489HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
34. 
    Blackhead Lighthouse, 1924

    Watercolor · Paper

    36 x 51½cm (14.2 x 20.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 30, 2023 · Lot 157
    €500≈ $545≈ £440HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
35. 
    Murlough Bay, Fairhead, 1931

    Watercolor · Paper

    30.60 x 49cm (12 x 19.3in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 30, 2023 · Lot 149
    €320≈ $349≈ £282HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
36. 
    Slieve Crogbawn, Achill, 1935

    Watercolor · Paper

    26 x 37cm (10.2 x 14.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 29, 2022 · Lot 86
    €650≈ $674≈ £560HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
37. 
    CARNROE SALMON LEAP, RIVER BANN, 1921

    Watercolor

    6½ x 10¾in. (16.51 x 27.31cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 17, 2022 · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    ON THE BANN [THE BANN AT CARNROE], 1921

    Watercolor

    6½ x 11in. (16.51 x 27.94cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 17, 2022 · Lot 201
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    SLEMISH, COUNTY ANTRIM, 1921

    Watercolor

    6 x 10in. (15.24 x 25.40cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 17, 2022 · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    YACHTING IN BELFAST LOUGH, 1921

    Watercolor

    6¾ x 10¾in. (17.15 x 27.31cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 17, 2022 · Lot 199
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    SLIEVE BEARNAGH, COUNTY DOWN, 1918

    Watercolor

    9½ x 16in. (24.13 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    Belfast Scene, 1915

    Watercolor · Paper

    21 x 32½cm (8.3 x 12.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 20, 2022 · Lot 224
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
43. 
    High Street, Belfast 1820, 1917

    Watercolor · Paper

    23 x 34½cm (9.1 x 13.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 26, 2022 · Lot 58
    €460≈ $491≈ £387HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
44. 
    CHILDREN OF USHNAGH LANDED HERE, FAIR HEAD, COUNTY ANTRIM, 1922

    Watercolor

    7 x 20½in. (17.78 x 52.07cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 28, 2022 · Lot 191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    KINBANE CASTLE, COUNTY ANTRIM, 1921

    Watercolor

    8¾ x 13¾in. (22.23 x 34.93cm)

    Whyte's · Mar 28, 2022 · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    Barnesmore Gap, Donegal, 1930

    Watercolor · Paper

    24 x 35cm (9.4 x 13.8in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 24, 2022 · Lot 247
    €550≈ $622≈ £461HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
47. 
    AT RECESS, CONNEMARA, 1925

    Watercolor

    4¼ x 9½in. (10.80 x 24.13cm)

    Whyte's · Dec 13, 2021 · Lot 170A
    €290≈ $327≈ £247HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    Family on Beach at Ballykinlar with Newcastle and Mournes in Background, 1904

    Watercolor · Paper

    35 x 52cm (13.8 x 20.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 30, 2021 · Lot 209
    €550≈ $625≈ £468HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
49. 
    COASTAL SCENE WITH ROWBOAT AND DISTANT SHIP, 1925

    Watercolor

    7 x 13in. (17.78 x 33.02cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 18, 2021 · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    Donegal, 1929

    Watercolor

    19½ x 36cm (7.7 x 14.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 13, 2021 · Lot 202
    €320≈ $377≈ £272HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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