Martin Gale Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1949

Martin Gale oil paintings have appeared at auction 84 times in ArtSell’s records between 2001 and 2026; 69 sold, a sell-through rate of 82%. The median price realised is $4.8kSign up free to see across 69 priced sales; the middle half sold for $2.9kSign up free to see–$7.9kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Rescued, sold at deVeres in November 2024 for $20kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Whyte's (40), Morgan O'Driscoll (23) and deVeres (17).

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All oil paintings results

1. 
   Ben Bulben, Sligo, 1998

   Oil · Canvas

   90 x 90cm (35.4 x 35.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 24, 2019 · Lot 50
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   The Meandering Stream, 1977

   Oil · Canvas

   35½ x 15½cm (14 x 6.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 7, 2018 · Lot 94
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–750View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   The Garden Party

   Oil · Board

   15¼ x 20½cm (6 x 8.07in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 25, 2018 · Lot 1
   €900≈ $1,053≈ £792HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   ENTERING A FOREST, 2003

   Oil · Canvas

   17¼ x 21¼in. (43.82 x 53.98cm)

   Whyte's · May 28, 2018 · Lot 135
   €3,000≈ $3,493≈ £2,624HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   Late in November

   Oil · Canvas

   30 x 40cm (11.81 x 15¾in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 30, 2018 · Lot 130
   €2,400≈ $2,899≈ £2,111HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   BLANKET, 1978

   Oil · Canvas

   34 x 34in. (86.36 x 86.36cm)

   Whyte's · Feb 26, 2018 · Lot 84
   €2,800≈ $3,450≈ £2,459HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   ENTERING A FOREST, 2003

   Oil · Canvas

   17¼ x 21¼in. (43.82 x 53.98cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 2, 2017 · Lot 143
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
8. 
   Mayo Shed No.3, 2000

   Oil · Canvas

   25½ x 30½cm (10 x 12in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 10, 2017 · Lot 3
   €1,100≈ $1,164≈ £939HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   HANDMADE BUILDINGS III, 2008

   Oil · Canvas

   6 x 8in. (15.24 x 20.32cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 28, 2016 · Lot 143
   €1,300≈ $1,376≈ £1,109HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    LATE IN NOVEMBER, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in. (30.48 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · Sep 26, 2016 · Lot 145
    €2,500≈ $2,816≈ £2,177HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,200View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    SWALLEWE, 1975

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 16in. (40.64 x 40.64cm)

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 103
    €800≈ $878≈ £568HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    THE ORCHARD KEEPER

    Oil · Canvas

    9.80 x 11.80in. (24.89 x 29.97cm

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 102
    €2,900≈ $3,184≈ £2,059HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    HER REST, 1990

    Oil · Canvas

    22 by 22in., 55 by 55cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    TRACTOR TRACK, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    7 by 7in., 17.5 by 17.5cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 95
    €1,800≈ $2,433≈ £1,503HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    THE WEATHER IN MAYO, 1999

    Oil · Canvas

    42 by 48in., 105 by 120cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 94
    €7,800≈ $10,541≈ £6,512HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    BROTHER/SISTER, 1988 (A PAIR)

    Oil · Canvas

    60 by 30in., 150 by 75cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–20,000View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    CONES, 2008

    Oil · Canvas

    15.75 by 19.75in., 40.005 by 50.165cm.

    Whyte's · Nov 26, 2012 · Lot 6
    €4,800≈ $6,223≈ £3,888HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    BUENA VISTA, 2007

    Oil · Canvas

    91 by 91cm., 36 by 36in.

    Whyte's · May 18, 2009 · Lot 29
    €9,500≈ $12,819≈ £8,384HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    GLEN, 1998

    Oil · Board

    26 by 28cm., 10.2 5 by 11in.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2008 · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
20. 
    A FIRE IN THE LAND (BLAZE)

    Oil · Canvas

    86 by 91cm., 34 by 36in.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2008 · Lot 9
    €7,000≈ $10,044≈ £5,571HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    THE ORCHARD KEEPER, 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · May 17, 2008 · Lot 284
    €7,200≈ $11,159≈ £5,730HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    AUTUMN COLOUR, 1994

    Oil · Canvas

    61 by 61cm., 24 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2007 · Lot 139
    €6,000≈ $7,879≈ £4,051HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    ON LONELY AVENUE, 1975

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 51cm., 20 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Nov 28, 2006 · Lot 158
    €6,000≈ $7,888≈ £4,058HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    LATE IN NOVEMBER, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    30 by 41cm., 12 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Feb 21, 2006 · Lot 200
    €5,500≈ $6,548≈ £3,752HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    BATHERS

    Oil · Canvas

    152 by 61cm., 60 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2005 · Lot 133
    €10,000≈ $11,793≈ £6,843HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    BY PASS III

    Oil · Canvas

    60 by 89cm., 23.5 by 35in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2005 · Lot 132
    €12,500≈ $14,741≈ £8,554HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    VIEW FROM INISHBOFIN

    Oil · Canvas

    51 by 61cm., 20 by 24in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2005 · Lot 131
    €9,000≈ $10,614≈ £6,159HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    CRIME STORY

    Oil · Canvas

    89 by 89cm., 35.2 by 35.2in.

    Whyte's · Sep 20, 2005 · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    COMING STORM

    Oil · Canvas

    122 by 122cm., 48 by 48in.

    Whyte's · Apr 26, 2005 · Lot 88
    €12,000≈ $15,577≈ £8,174HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    ENTERING A FOREST

    Oil · Canvas

    46 by 56cm., 18 by 22in.

    Whyte's · Sep 21, 2004 · Lot 183
    €5,500≈ $6,752≈ £3,759HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    WEEKEND

    Oil · Canvas

    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.

    Whyte's · Apr 27, 2004 · Lot 62
    €6,200≈ $7,370≈ £4,115HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    THE LIE OF THE LAND

    Oil · Canvas

    71 by 86cm., 28 by 34in.

    Whyte's · Apr 29, 2003 · Lot 20
    €8,500≈ $9,313≈ £5,857HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    A FIRE IN THE LAND (BLAZE)

    Oil · Canvas

    86 by 91cm., 34 by 36in.

    Whyte's · Feb 19, 2002 · Lot 86
    €6,200≈ $5,389≈ £3,783HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    ON THE EDGE

    Oil · Canvas

    107 by 183cm., 42 by 72in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2001 · Lot 124
    €8,380≈ $7,101≈ £5,156HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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