May Guinness Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Irish · 1863–1955

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for May Guinness works on paper between 2001 and 2026, of which 13 sold (76% sell-through). Prices realised range from $411 to $3,432, with a median of $1,393 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $3,432 for “Model in the Studio” at Morgan O'Driscoll in 2023.

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1. 
   Summertime

   Watercolor · Paper

   24.30 x 21cm (9.6 x 8.3in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 20, 2026 · Lot 139
   €360≈ $411≈ £306HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   Canal, Venice

   Watercolor · Paper

   36 x 26½cm (14.2 x 10.4in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 32
   €1,200≈ $1,393≈ £1,041HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   Portrait of A Woman

   Pastel · Paper

   26 x 20cm (10.2 x 7.9in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 17
   €850≈ $939≈ £717HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   Model in the Studio

   Oil · Paper

   40 x 56cm (15.7 x 22in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 46
   €3,200≈ $3,432≈ £2,741HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   Summer Garden

   Pastel · Paper

   29.60 x 21.60cm (11.7 x 8.5in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jul 31, 2023 · Lot 32
   €950≈ $1,047≈ £815HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   Portrait of a Lady

   Pastel · Paper

   24.20 x 17.30cm (9.5 x 6.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 22, 2023 · Lot 107
   €800≈ $866≈ £695HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
7. 
   Harvest Time

   Watercolor

   37.5 x 47cm

   deVeres · Mar 28, 2023 · Lot 134
   €500≈ $542≈ £440HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–900View at deVeres ↗
8. 
   HARBOUR SCENE

   Watercolor

   8 x 11¼in. (20.32 x 28.58cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 38
   €1,300≈ $1,431≈ £1,112HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   STILL LIFE

   Pastel

   18.5 by 12.5in., 46.25 by 31.25cm.

   Whyte's · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 144
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    SUNDIAL IN AN OLD SCOTCH GARDEN, 1902

    Watercolor

    26 by 23cm., 10.2 5 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Sep 28, 2009 · Lot 68
    €500≈ $733≈ £461HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    CAFE EN MONTMARTE

    Pastel · Paper

    22 by 32cm., 8.75 by 12.5in.

    Whyte's · Sep 29, 2008 · Lot 120
    €1,500≈ $2,152≈ £1,194HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    TAHITIAN GIRL

    Pastel · Paper

    25 by 20cm., 10 by 7.75in.

    Whyte's · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 119
    €1,200≈ $1,593≈ £813HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    PORTRAIT OF A GIRL, circa 1935

    Pastel

    30 by 24cm., 11.7 by 9.5in.

    Whyte's · Sep 19, 2006 · Lot 14
    €1,700≈ $2,151≈ £1,144HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    TAHITIAN GIRL

    Pastel · Paper

    25 by 20cm., 10 by 7.75in.

    Whyte's · Dec 10, 2005 · Lot 187
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    BRITTANY HARBOUR

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 by 23cm., 12 by 9in.

    Whyte's · Apr 29, 2003 · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    CROWD OF FIGURES IN LANDSCAPE

    Watercolor

    39 by 50cm., 15.5 by 19.5in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2001 · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    LANDSCAPE WITH SHEEP AND HILLS

    Watercolor

    36 by 52cm., 14 by 20.5in.

    Whyte's · Jun 12, 2001 · Lot 99
    €2,158≈ $1,829≈ £1,328HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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