Sarah Purser Drawings: Auction Prices

Irish · 1848–1943

ArtSell has recorded 55 auction results for Sarah Purser drawings between 2005 and 2026, of which 40 sold (73% sell-through). Prices realised range from $137 to $2,712, with a median of $756 across 40 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $2,712 for “SELF PORTRAIT” at Whyte's in 2005.

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1. 
   SEATED LADY

   Drawing

   4½ x 7¼in. (11.43 x 18.42cm)

   Whyte's · Jun 29, 2026 · Lot 82
   €120≈ $137≈ £103HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Whyte's ↗
2. 
   SELF PORTRAIT, c.1891

   Drawing

   8¼ x 4½in. (20.96 x 11.43cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 2, 2024 · Lot 18
   €1,900≈ $1,996≈ £1,575HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

   Drawing

   4¾ x 5in. (12.07 x 12.70cm)

   Whyte's · Jul 1, 2024 · Lot 228
   €420≈ $451≈ £356HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   Portrait Study: Young Woman With Elaborately Coiffed Hair (c.1902/05)

   Drawing · Paper

   50½ x 38cm (19.9 x 15in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 99
   €700≈ $760≈ £599HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   Mythological Scene: Goddess And Satyrs With Barque Beyond

   Drawing · Paper

   25 x 35½cm (9.8 x 14in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · May 20, 2024 · Lot 78
   €650≈ $706≈ £556HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   CUPID

   Drawing

   3 x 4in. (7.62 x 10.16cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 69
   €360≈ $388≈ £310HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   The Artist's Mother

   Drawing

   13.2 x 22.3cm

   deVeres · Jan 25, 2023 · Lot 105
   €600≈ $653≈ £529HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at deVeres ↗
8. 
   Study of a Lady

   Drawing · Paper

   53 x 38cm (20.9 x 15in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 13, 2021 · Lot 186
   €480≈ $565≈ £409HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
9. 
   The Artist's Mother

   Drawing

   13½ x 23cm (5.3 x 9.1in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 2, 2020 · Lot 199
   €340≈ $378≈ £296HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
10. 
    PORTRAIT OF A LADY

    Drawing · Paper

    10½ x 9in. (26.67 x 22.86cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 17, 2020 · Lot 169A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    Young Artist in Paris

    Drawing

    10 x 6½cm (3.9 x 2.6in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 27, 2020 · Lot 155
    €160≈ $176≈ £135HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
12. 
    Choir Members at Church

    Drawing

    10 x 12½cm (3.9 x 4.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 18, 2019 · Lot 246
    €140≈ $155≈ £119HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
13. 
    Portrait of a Patriot

    Drawing

    8 x 10cm (3.1 x 3.9in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 23, 2019 · Lot 228
    €320≈ $352≈ £283HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
14. 
    The Artist's Sister

    Drawing

    12½ x 9cm (4.9 x 3.5in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 23, 2019 · Lot 196
    €160≈ $176≈ £141HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
15. 
    Gentleman in Uniform

    Drawing

    30 x 26cm (11.8 x 10.2in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 11, 2019 · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
16. 
    Life Study II

    Drawing

    9½ x 11¼cm (4 x 4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 8, 2017 · Lot 182
    €200≈ $236≈ £181HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
17. 
    Life Study I

    Drawing

    9¼ x 9¼cm (4 x 4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 8, 2017 · Lot 181
    €200≈ $236≈ £181HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
18. 
    Portrait of a Lady

    Drawing

    11½ x 10cm (4 x 4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 6, 2017 · Lot 152
    €800≈ $847≈ £690HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
19. 
    Portrait of a Young Lady

    Drawing

    18 x 11cm (7 x 4in)

    Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 6, 2017 · Lot 151
    €340≈ $360≈ £293HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
20. 
    AGED ITALIAN PEASANT WOMAN and BEARDED ITALIAN PEASANT MAN (A PAIR)

    Drawing · Paper

    19 x 15in. (48.26 x 38.10cm)

    Whyte's · May 25, 2015 · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
21. 
    SKETCHBOOK OF 20 WORKS INCLUDING PORTRAITS AND LIFE DRAWING

    Drawing · Paper

    9½ x 6in. (24.13 x 15.24cm)

    Whyte's · Feb 23, 2015 · Lot 144
    €2,100≈ $2,373≈ £1,544HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
22. 
    SKETCHBOOK OF 20 WORKS INCLUDING PORTRAITS AND LIFE DRAWING

    Drawing · Paper

    9.5 by 6in., 23.75 by 15cm.

    Whyte's · May 26, 2014 · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
23. 
    BOY ON A CHAIR

    Drawing · Paper

    5 by 3.5in., 13 by 9cm.

    Whyte's · Oct 1, 2012 · Lot 94
    €400≈ $515≈ £319HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Whyte's ↗
24. 
    LIFE STUDY: RECLINING NUDE WITH HER HAIR UP

    Drawing · Paper

    30 by 46cm., 12 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
25. 
    YOUNG WOMAN IN PROFILE

    Drawing · Paper

    52 by 39cm., 20.5 by 15.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €900–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
26. 
    WOMAN WITH LARGE HAT AND DOG IN HER LAP

    Drawing · Paper

    24 by 15cm., 9.5 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 169
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
27. 
    PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH A HAT

    Drawing · Paper

    58 by 44cm., 23 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 14, 2011 · Lot 105
    €1,500≈ $2,092≈ £1,299HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Whyte's ↗
28. 
    YOUNG PEASANT WOMAN AND BOY, circa 1897

    Drawing

    36 by 20cm., 14 by 8in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
29. 
    HEAD OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH POUTING LIPS

    Drawing · Paper

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

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 122
    €600≈ $756≈ £536HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
30. 
    STUDY OF GIRLS HEAD (SET OF THREE)

    Drawing · Paper

    30 by 22cm., 12 by 8.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
31. 
    STUDY FOR PORTRAIT: MRS MOORE, 24 POWERS COURT

    Drawing · Paper

    47 by 34cm., 18.5 by 13.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 119
    €900≈ $1,134≈ £804HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
32. 
    YOUNG WOMAN IN PROFILE

    Drawing · Paper

    52 by 39cm., 20.5 by 15.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 118
    €750≈ $945≈ £670HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
33. 
    AGED ITALIAN PEASANT WOMAN and BEARDED ITALIAN PEASANT MAN (A PAIR)

    Drawing · Paper

    48 by 38cm., 19 by 15in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 117
    €1,000≈ $1,260≈ £893HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
34. 
    HEAD OF AN OLD WOMAN

    Drawing · Paper

    59 by 38cm., 23.2 5 by 15in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 116
    €600≈ $756≈ £536HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
35. 
    HEAD OF AN OLD WOMAN WITH A SHAWL OVER HEAD

    Drawing · Paper

    43 by 30cm., 17 by 12in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    PORTRAIT STUDY: WOMAN IN A HIGH-NECKED BLOUSE

    Drawing · Paper

    58 by 44cm., 23 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 113
    €420≈ $529≈ £375HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
37. 
    PORTRAIT STUDY: YOUNG WOMAN WITH ELABORATELY COIFFED HAIR, circa 1902-5

    Drawing · Paper

    55 by 46cm., 21.7 5 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 112
    €700≈ $882≈ £625HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
38. 
    PORTRAIT STUDY: HEAD AND SHOULDERS OF A YOUNG WOMAN; LIFE STUDY ON REVERSE

    Drawing · Paper

    58 by 44cm., 23 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 111
    €600≈ $756≈ £536HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
39. 
    WOMAN WITH LARGE HAT AND DOG IN HER LAP

    Drawing · Paper

    24 by 15cm., 9.5 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 110
    €400≈ $504≈ £357HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
40. 
    LIFE STUDY: YOUNG MAN

    Drawing · Paper

    58 by 43cm., 23 by 17in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 109
    €800≈ $1,008≈ £715HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
41. 
    LIFE STUDY: YOUNG WOMAN WITH HAND ON HIP

    Drawing · Paper

    61 by 44cm., 24 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 108
    €650≈ $819≈ £581HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
42. 
    LIFE STUDY: YOUNG GIRL STANDING; STUDY OF FEET AND LEGS IN LOWER CORNER

    Drawing · Paper

    59 by 44cm., 23.2 5 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 106
    €700≈ $882≈ £625HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
43. 
    WOMAN WITH BESEECHING ARMS

    Drawing · Paper

    28 by 29cm., 11 by 11.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
44. 
    LIFE STUDY: WOMAN RECLINING ON A SOFA

    Drawing · Paper

    41 by 46cm., 16.2 5 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 103
    €450≈ $567≈ £402HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
45. 
    LIFE STUDY: RECLINING NUDE WITH HER HAIR UP

    Drawing · Paper

    30 by 46cm., 12 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 102
    €400≈ $504≈ £357HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
46. 
    MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE: GODDESS AND SATYRS WITH BARQUE BEYOND

    Drawing · Paper

    25 by 36cm., 10 by 14.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 101
    €900≈ $1,134≈ £804HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
47. 
    LIFE DRAWING OF MAN WITH STAFF, 1878-79

    Drawing · Paper

    61 by 37cm., 24 by 14.7 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
48. 
    LIFE DRAWING OF MAN WITH LONG HAIR

    Drawing · Paper

    58 by 41cm., 23 by 16in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
49. 
    LIFE DRAWING OF MAN WITH MOUSTACHE, 1878-79

    Drawing · Paper

    60 by 41cm., 23.5 by 16.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 98
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗
50. 
    LIFE DRAWING OF STANDING WOMAN, 1878-79

    Drawing · Paper

    53 by 30cm., 21 by 12in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 97
    €900≈ $1,134≈ £804HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

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