William Conor Pastels: Auction Prices

Irish · 1881–1968

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for William Conor pastels between 2001 and 2025, of which 15 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,371 to $27,607, with a median of $6,120 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $27,607 for “THE POTATO PICKERS” at Whyte's in 2010.

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1. 
   The Army General

   Pastel

   H 52cm x W 30cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 10, 2025 · Lot 20
   €1,200≈ $1,371≈ £1,016HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
2. 
   Fares Please?

   Pastel

   37.8 x 49cm

   deVeres · May 28, 2024 · Lot 39
   €2,800≈ $3,047≈ £2,382HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at deVeres ↗
3. 
   WEDDING AT JOY STREET, BELFAST, c. 1923

   Pastel

   32 x 28in. (81.28 x 71.12cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 7, 2020 · Lot 52
   €5,600≈ $6,792≈ £5,108HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   THATCHED COTTAGE, DUNDRUM, COUNTY DOWN, 1938

   Pastel · Board

   11 x 15in. (27.94 x 38.10cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 19, 2020 · Lot 29
   €1,500≈ $1,768≈ £1,359HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Whyte's ↗
5. 
   WEDDING AT JOY STREET, BELFAST, c. 1923

   Pastel

   32 x 28in. (81.28 x 71.12cm)

   Whyte's · Mar 9, 2020 · Lot 31
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Whyte's ↗
6. 
   SINGING A TUNE

   Pastel · Paper

   16½ x 12¼in. (41.91 x 31.12cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 2, 2019 · Lot 29
   €5,000≈ $5,512≈ £4,261HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
7. 
   At the Races, Comber, Co Down

   Pastel · Board

   19 x 15.90cm (7.48 x 6.26in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 30, 2018 · Lot 35
   €2,400≈ $2,899≈ £2,111HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
8. 
   AT THE RACES, COMBER, COUNTY DOWN

   Pastel

   7½ x 6¼in. (19.05 x 15.88cm)

   Whyte's · Nov 28, 2016 · Lot 23
   €1,900≈ $2,012≈ £1,621HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
9. 
   MEN BEATING LAMBEG DRUMS

   Pastel · Paper

   18¼ x 13¾in. (46.36 x 34.93cm)

   Whyte's · May 30, 2016 · Lot 24
   €5,600≈ $6,238≈ £4,263HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
10. 
    BRINGING IN THE TURF

    Pastel · Paper

    15 by 19in., 37.5 by 47.5cm.

    Whyte's · May 27, 2013 · Lot 38
    €21,000≈ $27,172≈ £17,967HammerSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–22,000View at Whyte's ↗
11. 
    DOCKERS, c.1920s

    Pastel · Board

    22 by 27in., 55.88 by 68.58cm.

    Whyte's · May 21, 2012 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €25,000–35,000View at Whyte's ↗
12. 
    CHILDHOOD

    Pastel · Paper

    19 by 14in., 48.26 by 35.56cm.

    Whyte's · May 21, 2012 · Lot 65
    €4,800≈ $6,120≈ £3,876HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Whyte's ↗
13. 
    SINGING A TUNE

    Pastel · Paper

    42 by 31cm., 16.5 by 12.2 5in.

    Whyte's · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 123
    €5,200≈ $6,960≈ £4,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER, 1918

    Pastel · Paper

    73 by 44cm., 28.7 5 by 17.5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 39
    €1,900≈ $2,498≈ £1,604HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Whyte's ↗
15. 
    DONEGAL DANCER

    Pastel · Paper

    31 by 15cm., 12.2 5 by 6in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–View at Whyte's ↗
16. 
    THE POTATO PICKERS

    Pastel · Paper

    48 by 37cm., 19 by 14.5in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 32
    €21,000≈ $27,607≈ £17,724HammerSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    SHARING A JOKE ON MARKET DAY

    Pastel · Paper

    37 by 46cm., 14.5 by 18in.

    Whyte's · Nov 29, 2010 · Lot 31
    €9,000≈ $11,831≈ £7,596HammerSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Whyte's ↗
18. 
    DETAIL FROM THE WEDDING

    Pastel · Paper

    14 by 28cm., 5.5 by 11in.

    Whyte's · May 31, 2010 · Lot 132
    €5,000≈ $6,154≈ £4,243HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Whyte's ↗
19. 
    "MY AUNT"

    Pastel · Paper

    24 by 19cm., 9.5 by 7.5in.

    Whyte's · Mar 13, 2001 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗

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