William Mulready Watercolors: Auction Prices

Irish · 1786–1863

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for William Mulready watercolors between 2018 and 2025, of which 4 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $578 to $961, with a median of $842 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $961 for “Inquisitive Children” at Morgan O'Driscoll in 2022.

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1. 
   Fair Time, Returning from the Ale House

   Watercolor · Paper

   35 x 30cm (13.8 x 11.8in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Sep 15, 2025 · Lot 82
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
2. 
   Inquisitive Children, 1850

   Watercolor · Paper

   30 x 22½cm (11.8 x 8.9in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jun 20, 2022 · Lot 143
   €550≈ $578≈ £472HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
3. 
   The Meagre Feast, 1854

   Watercolor · Paper

   64 x 45½cm (25.2 x 17.9in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Mar 8, 2022 · Lot 173
   €800≈ $871≈ £665HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
4. 
   Inquisitive Children, 1850

   Watercolor · Paper

   30 x 22½cm (11.8 x 8.9in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Jan 24, 2022 · Lot 147
   €850≈ $961≈ £712HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
5. 
   The Meagre Feast, 1854

   Watercolor

   63½ x 45cm (25 x 17.7in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Nov 18, 2019 · Lot 177
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,800View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
6. 
   Doing the Chores, 1860

   Watercolor

   27 x 37cm (10.6 x 14.6in)

   Morgan O'Driscoll · Aug 7, 2018 · Lot 128
   €700≈ $812≈ £626HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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