Thomas Ryan Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1929–2021

Of the 182 lots by Thomas Ryan (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2026, 150 found a buyer (82%). The median price realised is $1.4kSign up free to see across 150 priced sales; the middle half sold for $935Sign up free to see–$2.4kSign up free to see. THE ARTIST'S GARDEN holds the top price on file: $8.9kSign up free to see at Whyte's (May 2010). Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (123), Morgan O'Driscoll (49) and deVeres (7).

€7,200≈ $8,861≈ £6,110Sign uprecord priceTHE ARTIST'S GARDENWhyte's182auction results2000–2026years recorded82%sold$1.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Thomas Ryan oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
182
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2000–2026
Median price
$1.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.9kSign up free to see THE ARTIST'S GARDEN, Whyte's, May 2010

Top auction houses: Whyte's (123), Morgan O'Driscoll (49), deVeres (7)

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  1. The Yellow Shed by Thomas Ryan, 1981, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2017
    The Yellow Shed, 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    20½ x 25½cm (8 x 10in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 1
  2. THE FARMYARD
    Oil · Canvas
    12½ x 10½in. (31¾ x 26.67cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 199
    €600≈ $704≈ £535HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
  3. ROSE
    Oil · Board
    5½ x 7½in. (13.97 x 19.05cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 238
    €1,250≈ $1,433≈ £1,097HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
  4. The Shannon at Limerick by Thomas Ryan, 1969, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    The Shannon at Limerick, 1969
    Oil · Canvas
    40½ x 46cm (16 x 18in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 129
    €1,100≈ $1,232≈ £963HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  5. ARTIST'S STUDIO
    Oil · Canvas
    19½ x 23½in. (49.53 x 59.69cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  6. Under the Bridge by Thomas Ryan, oil on canvas, sold May 2017
    Under the Bridge
    Oil · Canvas
    25 x 30½cm (10 x 12in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 55
  7. The Four Courts and St Aodeons Church, Dublin by Thomas Ryan, oil on board, sold Apr 2017
    The Four Courts and St Aodeons Church, Dublin
    Oil · Board
    50 x 50cm (20 x 20in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 61
    €1,000≈ $1,058≈ £853HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  8. View of the Four Courts, Dublin by Thomas Ryan, oil on board, sold Mar 2017
    View of the Four Courts, Dublin
    Oil · Board
    41 x 51cm (16 x 20in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 63
  9. WASHERWOMAN, 1958
    Oil · Board
    19¾ x 15½in. (50.17 x 39.37cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 28
    €2,100≈ $2,223≈ £1,791HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  10. Lambay Island by Thomas Ryan, 2000, oil on canvas on board, offered Sep 2016
    Lambay Island, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    30½ x 41cm (12 x 16in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 81
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  11. THE GRAND CANAL, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 16¼in. (30.48 x 41.28cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 108
    €1,050≈ $1,153≈ £879HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
  12. ROSE
    Oil · Board
    5¾ x 7¾in. (14.61 x 19.69cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 155
    €1,600≈ $1,782≈ £1,218HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
  13. SELF PORTRAIT, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 12in. (40.64 x 30.48cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 110
    €600≈ $668≈ £457HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
  14. Pink Rose by Thomas Ryan, oil on canvas board, sold Dec 2015
    Pink Rose
    Oil · Canvas
    15 x 20cm (6 x 8in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 20
  15. COMING OF THE VIKINGS
    Oil · Board
    10 x 12in. (25.40 x 30.48cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 137
    €1,400≈ $1,481≈ £987HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  16. INISHMORE, ARAN ISLANDS
    Oil · Canvas
    14½ x 20½in. (36.83 x 52.07cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 11
    €2,100≈ $2,346≈ £1,544HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
  17. Cathedral Valencia by Thomas Ryan, oil on canvas, offered Sep 2015
    Cathedral Valencia
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 55½cm (18 x 21in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  18. Four Courts Dublin by Thomas Ryan, oil on canvas, offered Sep 2015
    Four Courts Dublin
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 51cm (16 x 20in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  19. ST. AUDEON'S AND THE FOUR COURTS, DUBLIN, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 16in. (50.80 x 40.64cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 129
    €1,900≈ $2,086≈ £1,349HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Whyte's ↗
  20. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, DUBLIN, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    17 x 14in. (43.18 x 35.56cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 114
    €2,500≈ $2,825≈ £1,838HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
  21. HOUSE AT PORTNABLAGH, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 16in. (50.80 x 40.64cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 113
    €1,800≈ $2,034≈ £1,323HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  22. MILLMOUNT SQUARE, DROGHEDA, 1978
    Oil · Board
    10 x 13½in. (25.40 x 34.29cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
  23. RED ROSE IN SILVER CUP
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 10in. (25.40 x 25.40cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 153
    €1,500≈ $1,862≈ £1,187HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  24. STILL LIFE WITH PINK ROSE, 2011
    Oil · Canvas
    6.75 by 8.75in., 16.875 by 21.875cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 225
    €1,250≈ $1,704≈ £1,012HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
  25. MAY ALTAR, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    20 by 16in., 50 by 40cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
  26. ABOVE DUBLIN FROM THE PINE FOREST, NOVEMBER 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    20 by 25in., 50 by 62.5cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
  27. WRITER'S ROSE, 2010
    Oil · Board
    7 by 9in., 17.5 by 22.5cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 210
    €950≈ $1,283≈ £794HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
  28. ARALOUGH [SIC], ROUNDSTONE, CONNEMARA, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    18 by 20in., 45 by 50cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 167
    €1,500≈ $2,026≈ £1,254HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
  29. ARALOUGH [SIC], ROUNDSTONE, CONNEMARA, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    18 by 20in., 45 by 50cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
  30. GLASS HOUSE AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS, DUBLIN, 1962
    Oil · Canvas
    19 by 20in., 48.26 by 50.8cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 161
    €1,800≈ $2,334≈ £1,458HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Whyte's ↗
  31. SELF PORTRAIT, 1961
    Oil · Board
    7.25 by 3.75in., 18 by 10cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 133
    €520≈ $670≈ £415HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
  32. DOUGLAS HYDE - PRESIDENT OF IRELAND, 1965
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 by 41.5in., 125.73 by 105.41cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 108
    €5,800≈ $7,395≈ £4,684HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
  33. STILL LIFE WITH TWO FISH
    Oil · Board
    20.32 by 24.765cm., 8 by 9.75in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 223
    €500≈ $656≈ £420HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
  34. SNOW AT HOME, 1979
    Oil · Board
    50.8 by 40.64cm., 20 by 16in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  35. ABOVE DUBLIN FROM THE PINE FOREST, NOVEMBER 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 by 63.5cm., 20 by 25in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
  36. ROSES AND RECLINING LADY, 1968-9
    Oil · Canvas
    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 268
    €800≈ $1,071≈ £685HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
  37. BRIDGE ON BROADMEADOW RIVER, 1979
    Oil · Canvas
    38 by 27cm., 15 by 10.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Whyte's ↗
  38. HONOR, 1973
    Oil · Canvas
    51 by 47cm., 20 by 18.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 180
    €950≈ $1,268≈ £815HammerSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
  39. ROSES AND RECLINING LADY, 1968-9
    Oil · Canvas
    36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Whyte's ↗
  40. FARMHOUSE, c.1989
    Oil · Canvas
    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 5
    €2,700≈ $3,853≈ £2,341HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
  41. FEEDING THE CHICKENS, c.1987
    Oil · Board
    25 by 30cm., 10 by 12in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 4
    €2,000≈ $2,854≈ £1,734HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
  42. THE WESTERN OCEAN
    Oil · Board
    39 by 49cm., 15.5 by 19.2 5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 116
    €420≈ $557≈ £354HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Whyte's ↗
  43. ROSE AND RING, 2002
    Oil · Board
    18 by 23cm., 7 by 9in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 203
    €1,200≈ $1,645≈ £1,039HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Whyte's ↗
  44. THE WESTERN OCEAN
    Oil · Board
    39 by 49cm., 15.5 by 19.25in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–View at Whyte's ↗
  45. THE ROAD NEAR HOME, SEPTEMBER, 1978
    Oil · Canvas
    48 by 38cm., 19 by 15in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 176
    €1,000≈ $1,371≈ £866HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Whyte's ↗
  46. THE ARTIST'S GARDEN, 2006
    Oil · Board
    50 by 61cm., 19.5 by 24in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 166
    €7,200≈ $8,861≈ £6,110HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Whyte's ↗
  47. WESTERN SEABOARD, 1980
    Oil · Board
    64 by 76cm., 25 by 30in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 167
    €4,500≈ $6,457≈ £3,581HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  48. SUSANNAH AND THE ELDERS, 1962
    Oil · Canvas
    36 by 33cm., 14 by 13in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 166
    €2,400≈ $3,444≈ £1,910HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  49. RINGSEND and LOCK GATES, RINGSEND, DUBLIN (A PAIR)
    Oil · Board
    20 by 25cm., 8 by 10in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 372
    €4,000≈ $6,199≈ £3,183HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  50. CONNEMARA LANDSCAPE
    Oil · Canvas
    41 by 51cm., 16 by 20in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 371
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗

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