Mainie Jellett Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1897–1944

Of the 178 lots by Mainie Jellett (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2026, 155 found a buyer (87%). The median price realised is $1.9kSign up free to see across 155 priced sales; the middle half sold for $872Sign up free to see–$3.9kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $37.5kSign up free to see for ABSTRACT COMPOSITION at Whyte's in September 2025. Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (83), Morgan O'Driscoll (73) and deVeres (22).

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1. 
   Achill Donkeys

   Gouache

   21.6 x 28.4cm

   deVeres · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 6
   €3,000≈ $3,634≈ £2,734HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at deVeres ↗
2. 
   Male Study

   Drawing

   18 x 26.5cm

   deVeres · Nov 10, 2020 · Lot 45
   €480≈ $567≈ £428HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–400View at deVeres ↗
3. 
   Bookplate Design for Charles John Skrine with Achill Horse, Hound, Bee Hive and Swans

   Drawing

   12.20 x 8½cm (4.8 x 3.3in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 27, 2020 · Lot 166
   €1,100≈ $1,302≈ £998HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   Madonna and Child

   Drawing

   17 x 17cm (6.7 x 6.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 27, 2020 · Lot 19
   €2,200≈ $2,603≈ £1,996HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   COMPOSITION

   Drawing

   9 x 7in. (22.86 x 17.78cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 19, 2020 · Lot 43
   €1,700≈ $2,003≈ £1,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   FOUR STUDIES

   Gouache

   4½ x 10¼in. (11.43 x 26.04cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 28
   €2,200≈ $2,520≈ £1,922HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   ABSTRACT DESIGN

   Gouache

   10 x 8in. (25.40 x 20.32cm)

   Whyte's · May 27, 2019 · Lot 48
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   ABSTRACT DESIGN

   Gouache

   26½ x 14in. (67.31 x 35.56cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 29
   €15,000≈ $17,006≈ £12,866HammerSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   YOUGHAL, COUNTY CORK

   Gouache

   16 x 19½in. (40.64 x 49.53cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 30
   €1,600≈ $1,912≈ £1,430HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    NUDE

    Drawing

    12½ x 11½in. (31¾ x 29.21cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 57
    €420≈ $493≈ £374HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    LANDSCAPE, 1941

    Watercolor

    7 x 13¼in. (17.78 x 33.66cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 56
    €1,600≈ $1,878≈ £1,425HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    WESTERN LANDSCAPE STUDY, 1940

    Watercolor

    11 x 16in. (27.94 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 2, 2017 · Lot 28
    €3,500≈ $4,110≈ £3,095HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    COMPOSITION

    Gouache

    7½ x 13¼in. (19.05 x 33.66cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 2, 2017 · Lot 27
    €3,200≈ $3,758≈ £2,829HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    DESIGN FOR 'THE ROOF GARDEN', c.1938-1939

    Gouache

    10½ x 16in. (26.67 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · May 29, 2017 · Lot 37
    €5,000≈ $5,594≈ £4,355HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    THE STRAND AT KEEL, ACHILL, COUNTY MAYO

    Gouache

    10½ x 14in. (26.67 x 35.56cm)

    Whyte's · Nov 28, 2016 · Lot 30
    €1,500≈ $1,588≈ £1,280HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    ABSTRACT COMPOSITION

    Gouache · Board

    8¼ x 4¼in. (20.96 x 10.80cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 24, 2016 · Lot 28
    €800≈ $871≈ £712HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    COMPOSITION, 1924

    Gouache

    6¾ x 9¾in. (17.15 x 24.77cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 25
    €3,000≈ $3,379≈ £2,613HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    ABSTRACT COMPOSITION

    Gouache

    21 x 8¾in. (53.34 x 22.23cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 23
    €4,400≈ $4,955≈ £3,832HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    CUBIST COMPOSITION

    Gouache · Board

    12 x 8½in. (30.48 x 21.59cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 22
    €5,200≈ $5,856≈ £4,529HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    PORTRAIT OF A LADY, 1918

    Drawing

    8 x 6½in. (20.32 x 16.51cm)

    Whyte's · Jul 25, 2016 · Lot 134
    €600≈ $659≈ £502HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    MADONNA AND CHILD, 1925

    Gouache · Board

    10 x 4¼in. (25.40 x 10.80cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2015 · Lot 45
    €2,000≈ $2,234≈ £1,470HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    ROUND TOPPED COMPOSITION (I & II), c.1922

    Gouache

    10 by 4in., 25 by 10cm.

    Whyte's · Feb 24, 2014 · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    CROWS AMONG THE BARLEY STOOKS, c.1919

    Watercolor

    14.5 by 10in., 36.25 by 25cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 139
    €800≈ $1,081≈ £668HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    SPRING and SUMMER, c.1920 (A PAIR)

    Watercolor

    57.5 by 20in., 143.75 by 50cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    ABSTRACT COMPOSITION

    Gouache

    10 by 4in., 25 by 10cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 50
    €1,000≈ $1,351≈ £835HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    ABSTRACT [22], 1924

    Gouache · Paper

    7 by 10.5in., 18 by 27cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 142
    €5,400≈ $6,954≈ £4,311HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    COMPOSITION

    Drawing · Paper

    20.32 by 15.24cm., 8 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Mar 12, 2012 · Lot 185
    €500≈ $656≈ £420HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, OCTOBER, 1918

    Drawing

    18 by 19cm., 7 by 7.5in.

    Whyte's · Oct 10, 2011 · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    SEATED FEMALE NUDE and STANDING MALE NUDE (A PAIR)

    Drawing · Paper

    50 by 32cm., 19.5 by 12.7 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    CUBIST COMPOSITION

    Gouache

    26 by 10cm., 10.2 5 by 4in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 136
    €2,400≈ $3,348≈ £2,078HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    CUBIST COMPOSITION

    Gouache · Paper

    14 by 20cm., 5.5 by 8in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 11
    €1,450≈ $2,022≈ £1,256HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    CHILD AND CART, AUGUST 1918

    Watercolor

    14 by 23cm., 5.5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 4
    €1,500≈ $2,092≈ £1,299HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    FEMALE NUDE, 1920

    Drawing · Paper

    18 by 28cm., 7 by 11in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 53
    €2,000≈ $2,629≈ £1,688HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    SPRING and SUMMER, c.1920 (A PAIR)

    Watercolor

    146 by 52cm., 57.5 by 20.5in.

    Whyte's · May 31, 2010 · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–View at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    RUG DESIGN

    Gouache

    16 by 16cm., 6.25 by 6.25in.

    Whyte's · May 31, 2010 · Lot 117
    €1,150≈ $1,415≈ £976HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    STUDY FOR ABSTRACT CRUCIFIXION, 1928

    Drawing · Paper

    48 by 41cm., 19 by 16in.

    Whyte's · May 31, 2010 · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    DESIGN FOR A RUG (CEADOGAN - MAINIE JELLETT 13)

    Gouache

    36 by 25cm., 14 by 10in.

    Whyte's · Mar 15, 2010 · Lot 61
    €3,500≈ $4,797≈ £3,187HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    THE PIETA, c.1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    27 by 21cm., 10.5 by 8.25in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    A POSTER FOR 'CUBIST PAINTINGS AND RUGS EXHIBITION', 18 - 30 NOVEMBER, 1929

    Drawing

    31 by 23cm., 12.2 5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 266
    €600≈ $901≈ £547HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    RELIGIOUS ABSTRACT

    Watercolor · Paper

    11 by 23cm., 4.5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 94
    €850≈ $1,277≈ £775HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    UNTITLED ABSTRACT, 1940

    Gouache

    25 by 18cm., 10 by 7in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 92
    €3,000≈ $4,507≈ £2,735HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    THE VIRGIN AND CHILD ENTHRONED AND FLANKED BY ANGELS, late 1930s

    Drawing

    30 by 22cm., 12 by 8.75in.

    Whyte's · Nov 30, 2009 · Lot 91
    €550≈ $826≈ £501HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    A POSTER FOR 'CUBIST PAINTINGS AND RUGS EXHIBITION', 18 - 30 NOVEMBER, 1929

    Drawing

    31 by 23cm., 12.2 5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    STUDY FOR SEA RHYTHM, c.1926

    Drawing · Paper

    21 by 27cm., 8.25 by 10.5in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 98
    €800≈ $1,080≈ £706HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    RELIGIOUS ABSTRACT

    Watercolor · Paper

    11 by 23cm., 4.5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    THE MEATH HOSPITAL

    Drawing · Paper

    41 by 35cm., 16 by 13.7 5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 208
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    STUDIO STUDY OF A LADY IN COSTUME, 1919

    Drawing · Paper

    28 by 25cm., 11 by 9.75in.

    Whyte's · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 14
    €520≈ $659≈ £451HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    COMPOSITION, 1924

    Gouache

    17 by 25cm., 6.75 by 9.75in.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2008 · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    SINGLE ELEMENT COMPOSITION

    Gouache · Board

    22 by 10cm., 8.75 by 4in.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2008 · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    A SEATED FEMALE NUDE and A MALE LIFE STUDY (A PAIR)

    Drawing · Paper

    41 by 31cm., 16 by 12.2 5in.

    Whyte's · May 17, 2008 · Lot 431
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗

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