Auction Diary
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Spring Online Art Auction
25 March 2024 An exciting array of accessible art from Ireland and around the world. Many prominent artists represented including Gerard Dillon, Seán Keating, Nano Reid, Mary Swanzy, Maurice MacGonigal, George Campbell, Pauline Bewick, Graham Knuttel, Richard Gorman, John Ffrench and many more.
AUCTION: Ends from 6pm on Monday 25 March
VIEWING: At our galleries
Wednesday to Friday 20-22 March, 10am to 5pm
Saturday 23 March, 2pm to 5pm
Monday 25 March, 10am to 5pmView Lots Live Bidding E-Catalogue Additions & Corrections Index 25-03-2024 18:00:00 25-03-2024 18:00:00 Europe/London Spring Online Art Auction Dublin Whyte's Auctions An exciting array of accessible art from Ireland and around the world. Many prominent artists represented including Gerard Dillon, Seán Keating, Nano Reid, Mary Swanzy, Maurice MacGonigal, George Campbell, Pauline Bewick, Graham Knuttel, Richard Gorman, John Ffrench and many more. AUCTION: Ends from 6pm on Monday 25 March VIEWING: At our galleries Wednesday to Friday 20-22 March, 10am to 5pm Saturday 23 March, 2pm to 5pm Monday 25 March, 10am to 5pm info@whytes.ie -
Important Irish Art
11 March 2024 Our 11 March auction of Important Irish Art saw strong demand for works of exceptional quality.
The top lot, Paul Henry RHA (1876-1958), COTTAGES BY A LAKE, ACHILL, CONNEMARA, sold for a hammer price €220,000 (Estimate €180,000-€220,000). Frank McKelvey RHA RUA (1895-1974) FAIR DAY, ROUNDSTONE, COUNTY GALWAY c.1959 sold for €26,000 (estimate €15,000-€20,000), Grace Henry HRHA (1868-1953) LITTLE WAVES, ACHILL, 1915-19 fetched €30,000 (estimate €10,000-€15,000), Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) THE LAST GENERAL ABSOLUTION OF THE MUNSTERS AT RUE DU BOIS reached a sale price of €61,000 (estimate €30,000-€40,000), while Bridget Riley RA (b.1931) ECHO, 1998 achieved a result of €8,000 (estimate €3,000-€5,000).
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ART FOR GAZA
2 March 2024 All proceeds to Médecins Sans Frontières.
No Buyer’s Commission – Please bid generously.
On view at The Copper House Gallery, 9 St Kevin’s Cottages, Portobello, Dublin 8 D08 EE73 10am to 5pm 29 February to 2 March
Bidding at the timed online auction starts on 23 February at bid.whytes.ie, closing on Saturday 2 March at 5pm to 7pm.
The art has been generously donated by leading Irish artists. The entire proceeds of the auction, without deduction of costs, will go to Médecins Sans Frontières, Doctors Without Borders who are working on the ground in Gaza.
Artwork for sale includes pieces by President Michael D. Higgins, Sean Scully, Mick Mulcahy, Charlie Tyrell, Brian Henderson, Alice Hanratty, Guggi, Tim Booth, Dorothy Cross, Brian Bourke, Jay Murphy, James English, Domino Whisker, John Behan, Brian Maguire, Suzy O’Mullane, Maria Simmonds Gooding, Abigail O’Brien, Michael Kane, Constance Short, Michele Sweetman, Brona Anderson, Shane MacGowan, Annette McNamee, Jim Fitzpatrick, Rowan Gillespie, Roisin Murphy, Orla de Brí, John Noel Smith, Shevaun Doherty, Eric Luke, Pauline Bewick, John Gerrard and the UK’s Michael Landy and Michael Stipe.
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The Christmas Sale of Art & Collectibles
13 December 2023 A seasonal sale of art, books, silver, rare wines and spirits suitable as gifts of enduring value.
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Important Irish Art
4 December 2023 Our 4 December auction of Important Irish Art saw strong demand for works of exceptional quality.
Sir John Lavery RA RSA RHA (1856-1941) SWITZERLAND [HAZEL AND ALICE], 1913, sold for €230,000 (Estimate €180,000-€220,000), Seán Keating PRHA HRA HRSA (1889-1977) THE GOOSE GIRL, 1917 sold for €62,000 (estimate €25,000-€35,000), Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) ABSTRACT COMPOSITION, c.1929 fetched €27,000 (estimate €10,000-€15,000), 19th Century Irish School RUINS OF THE ROYAL ARCADE, DUBLIN recorded a sale price of €12,000 (estimate €6,000-€8,000), while Mark O'Neill (b.1963) AWAITING FRIENDS, 2011 achieved a result of €8,000 (estimate €5,000-€7,000).
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THE HISTORY SALE
11 November 2023 A fascinating array of historical documents, artefacts and ephemera. It includes a unique relic of Pádraig Pearse - his Irish Volunteers membership card, also Michael Collins Squad leader Vinnie Byrne's medals, and the collection of Irish historical, educational, agricultural and art medals formed by distinguished Irish artist, Tom Ryan, former President of The Royal Hibernian Academy.
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Autumn Online Art Auction
23 October 2023 An exciting array of accessible art from Ireland and around the world. Many prominent artists represented including Paul Henry, William Orpen, Jack Yeats, Pauline Bewick, Graham Knuttel, Imogen Stuart, Banksy and many more.
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Irish & International Art
2 October 2023 Whyte’s is pleased to present this important auction of Irish and International art. Artists represented in the collection include William Percy French, Letitia Hamilton, Rose Mary Barton, William Orpen, John Lavery, Paul Henry, William Leech, William Conor, Seán Keating, Gerard Dillon, Norah McGuinness, Patrick Collins, Louis le Brocquy, Tony O'Malley, Donald Teskey, John Shinnors, Genieve Figgis, Rowan Gillespie and many more.
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Summer Online Art Sale
10 July 2023 An exciting array of accessible art from Ireland and around the world. Many prominent artists represented including Paul Henry, Jack Yeats, Norah McGuinness, Graham Knuttel, Robert Ballagh, Markey Robinson, Pauline Bewick and many more.
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Irish & International Art
29 May 2023 Whyte’s is pleased to present this important auction of Irish and International art. Artists represented in the collection include Jack Butler Yeats, Paul Henry, Roderic O'Conor, Camille Souter, Louis le Brocquy, George Russell, Mary Swanzy, Evie Hone, Basil Blackshaw, Patrick Collins, Tony O'Malley, Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, L. S. Lowry, Bob Dylan and many more.
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The Eclectic Collector
13 May 2023 Our annual Eclectic Collector auction takes place on 13 May next. This will be a timed on-line sale with viewing in our galleries.
The sale includes historical artefacts, manuscripts, documents, photographs, also books, militaria and medals, weapons, memorabilia including sport and entertainment, coins, banknotes, whiskey and other collectibles. Over 600 lots.
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Spring Online Art Auction
3 April 2023 Thought about dipping your toe into the art world? There has never been a better time to dive in and immerse yourself. This sale will encourage both cautious first-time buyers and those seasoned bidders to ‘click and win’ in this tempting online-only offering. Most of the famous Irish artists are represented in this sale with affordable works.
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Important Irish Art
6 March 2023 Whyte’s is pleased to present this auction of important Irish art. Included in the sale are major works by Paul Henry, Jack Butler Yeats, William Leech, Grace Henry, Lilian Lucy Davidson, Patrick Hennessy, Maurice MacGonigal, Norah McGuinness, Mainie Jellett, Mary Swanzy, Daniel O'Neill, Colin Middleton, Pauline Bewick, Louis le Brocquy, Patrick Collins, Donald Teskey, Stephen McKenna and many others.
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Christmas Online Art Auction
12 December 2022 A seasonal sale of affordable art suitable as gifts of enduring value. This auction will encourage both cautious first-time buyers and those seasoned bidders to ‘click and win’ in this tempting online-only offering. Most famous Irish artists are represented in the sale.
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Important Irish Art
28 November 2022 Whyte’s is pleased to present this auction of important Irish art. Included in the sale are major works by Paul Henry, Louis le Brocquy, Mainie Jellett, Walter Osborne, Seán Keating, Mary Swanzy, Roderic O'Conor, John Lavery, Norah McGuinness, William Scott, Daniel O'Neill, Colin Middleton, Peter Curling, John Shinnors and many more.
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Autumn Online Art Auction
17 October 2022 Thought about dipping your toe into the art world? There has never been a better time to dive in and immerse yourself. This sale will encourage both cautious first-time buyers and those seasoned bidders to ‘click and win’ in this tempting online-only offering.
Most of the famous Irish artists are represented in this sale with affordable works.
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Irish & International Art
26 September 2022 Whyte’s is pleased to present this important auction of Irish and International art. Artists represented in the collection include Jack Butler Yeats, Roderic O'Conor, John Lavery, Seán Keating, Norah McGuinness, Harry Kernoff, Mainie Jellett, Colin Middleton, Grace Henry, William Scott, Pauline Bewick, Louis le Brocquy, John Shinnors, Donald Teskey, Joseph Edward Southall, Bob Dylan and many more.
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Summer Online Art Auction
25 July 2022 Thought about dipping your toe into the art world? There has never been a better time to dive in and immerse yourself. This sale will encourage both cautious first-time buyers and those seasoned bidders to ‘click and win’ in this tempting online-only offering.
Most of the famous Irish artists are represented in this sale with affordable works.
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Important Irish & International Art
6 June 2022 Whyte’s is pleased to present this important auction of Irish and International art. Artists represented in the collection include Jack Yeats, Paul Henry, Lilian Davidson, Patrick Heron, Basil Blackshaw, Grace Henry, Louis le Brocquy, Norah McGuinness, Seán Keating, George Russell, Patrick Scott, Stephen McKenna, Peter Curling, Patrick O'Reilly and many more.
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THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR
21 May 2022 A great range of historical documents and artefacts, including 1803 Robert Emmet's Proclamation, 1916 Rising documents and medals, Pádraig Pearse and Thomas MacDonagh signed books, medals and weapons of the War of Independence, other medals and militaria, collectable books including a good range of Seamus Heaney signed first edition as well as scarce Polar Exploration volumes, maps including early 17th century examples, coins including gold and silver, banknotes including rare 'Ploughman' Ten Pounds, entertainment memorabilia including autographs of the Beatles and others, cinema posters,and programmes, sporting memorabilia including autographs, programmes and medals, and much much more.
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