Art Auctions
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Irish & International Art
2 December 2019 We are now accepting entries for this important sale, to take place on 2 December next at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Ballsbridge. Enquiries to Peter Whyte pw@whytes.ie or 01 676 2888 (+353 1 676 2888 international)02-12-2019 18:00:00 02-12-2019 18:00:00 Europe/London Irish & International Art Dublin Whyte's Auctions We are now accepting entries for this important sale, to take place on 2 December next at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Ballsbridge. Enquiries to Peter Whyte pw@whytes.ie or 01 676 2888 (+353 1 676 2888 international) info@whytes.ie -
The Ernie O'Malley Collection in association with Christie's
25 November 2019 Whyte’s, in association with Christie’s, will offer works from The Ernie O’Malley Collection, highlighted by five paintings by Jack Butler Yeats. Comprised of 100 lots, also including early sketches by Yeats and work by the artists Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone, Louis le Brocquy, Colin Middleton and Norah McGuinness, the auction will form an anthology of Irish art from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Ernie O’Malley was a leading revolutionary an in Ireland from 1916-22 who went on to publish two books detailing his experiences. The sale and international exhibitions provide an opportunity to discover his private passion for art and the relationships he developed with artists he encountered in America and Ireland. Highlights will be on view in New York from 23 to 27 October 2019, and London from 16 to 18 November. The full pre-sale exhibition can be viewed at the Royal Dublin Society from 23 to 25 November 2019, with the auction held in the same location at 6pm on 25 November 2019.View Lots Live Bidding Printable PDF Catalogue Additions & Corrections Index 25-11-2019 18:00:00 25-11-2019 18:00:00 Europe/London The Ernie O'Malley Collection in association with Christie's Dublin Whyte's Auctions Whyte’s, in association with Christie’s, will offer works from The Ernie O’Malley Collection, highlighted by five paintings by Jack Butler Yeats. Comprised of 100 lots, also including early sketches by Yeats and work by the artists Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone, Louis le Brocquy, Colin Middleton and Norah McGuinness, the auction will form an anthology of Irish art from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Ernie O’Malley was a leading revolutionary an in Ireland from 1916-22 who went on to publish two books detailing his experiences. The sale and international exhibitions provide an opportunity to discover his private passion for art and the relationships he developed with artists he encountered in America and Ireland. Highlights will be on view in New York from 23 to 27 October 2019, and London from 16 to 18 November. The full pre-sale exhibition can be viewed at the Royal Dublin Society from 23 to 25 November 2019, with the auction held in the same location at 6pm on 25 November 2019. info@whytes.ie -
Irish & International Art
16 September 2019 An outstanding opportunity to acquire works of quality and enduring value by Jack Yeats, Louis le Brocquy, May Guinness, Colin Middleton, Raoul Dufy, George Russell ("AE"), Charlotte MacCausland, Daniel O'Neill, James Humbert Craig, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Basil Blackshaw, and many more. Also including The Butler Gallery Benefit Sale of Contemporary Art. Enquiries to Peter Whyte pw@whytes.ie or telephone 01 676 2888
Printed catalogue available free at our galleries or €10 by post.
AUCTION: Monday 16 September 2019, starting at 6pm
VIEWING: Saturday to Monday 14-16 September, 10am to 6pm daily
VENUE: Royal Dublin Society Exhibition Centre (RDS) Hall 6, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge. Free parking for Whyte's clients -
Important Irish Art
27 May 2019 This exciting sale includes important works by George Barret, William Leech, Sir John Lavery, William Orpen, George Russell ("AE"), Jack Yeats, Paul Henry, Lilian Lucy Davidson, Frank McKelvey, James Humbert Craig, Laurence Stephen Lowry, Colin Middleton, Nevill Johnson, Louis le Brocquy, Basil Blackshaw, Hughie O'Donoghue and many more. Catalogue on-line soon. Enquiries to Peter Whyte pw@whytes.ie or telephone 01 676 2888
Printed catalogue available free at our galleries or €10 by post.
AUCTION: Monday 27 May 2019, starting at 6pm
VIEWING: Saturday to Monday 25-27 May, 10am to 6pm daily
VENUE: Royal Dublin Society Exhibition Centre (RDS) Hall 6, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge. Free parking for Whyte's clients
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Irish & International Art 03/19
4 March 2019 Following on from the successes of 2018, the best results since 2007 - where selling rates exceeded 80% in the majority of the art sales and some record prices were achieved - Whyte’s spring auction of Irish & International art promises to deliver another exciting opportunity for collectors to acquire rare artworks of enduring value. Some of the highlights already consigned include a beautiful oil by Margaret Clarke (illustrated), a rare and exquisitely designed piece of stained-glass from the workshop of the Master in the medium, Harry Clarke, a 1950s oil by Norah McGuinness and a sizeable oil by Jack B. Yeats. Among the other names also secured are Camille Souter, Evie Hone, Seán Keating, Roderic O’Conor, Gerard Dillon, Louis le Brocquy, Kenneth Webb and many others.
Catalogue will be published on our website on 8 February.
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Christmas Auction 2018
9 December 2018 Sale over. prices realised and list of unsold lots are published elsewhere on this site
Enquiries: Art - Adelle Hughes and Peter Whyte Collectibles - Stuart Purcell info@whytes.ie 01 676 2888 -
Important Irish Art 11/18
26 November 2018 GREAT RESULTS FOR GREAT ART
Continuing a very encouraging upward trend in the art market, this auction was extremely successful, with 85% selling rate and a gross sales total of €1.7 million. Some of the notable results were lot 25, Jack Yeats THE MAN WITH WRINKLED FACE at €245,000, 55 Louis le Brocquy IMAGE OF SAMUEL BECKETT €200,000, 22 Margaret Clarke SELF PORTRAIT €48,000, 15 Paul Henry MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE €44,000, 73 Basil Blackshaw RACEHORSE €40,000, 8 Nathaniel Hone STORMY COAST €30,000, 80 Rowan Gillespie LADDER OF LIFE €30,000 and 13 Aloysius O’Kelly FISHING BOATS AT CONCARNEAU €22,000.
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Irish & International Art 10/18
1 October 2018 Yet another very successful Whyte’s auction with 80% of lots sold for a total of €1.6 million. Some of the many highlights were lot 15, Jack Yeats Pilot Sligo River at €370,000, lot 59 Patrick Heron Bedroom Mousehole at €125,000, lot 32 Paul Henry Evening Silence and Peace County Mayo at €80,000, lot 26, Seán Keating Thinking Out Gobnet, €56,000, and lot 14A Walter Osborne Rush and Lusk, €40,000.
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Summer Art Auction
9 July 2018 Sale over. See Prices Realised and Unsolds lists
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Important Irish Art 05/18
28 May 2018 This was another highly successful sale, with over 80% sold, grossing €1.2 million. Notable results include: Jack Butler Yeats MORNING GLORY - €175,000; Paul Henry KILLARY BAY - €140,000; Daniel O'Neill MATERNITY - €18,000; Markey Robinson HARBOUR SCENE - €13,000; Peter Curling CAMERA PATROL, HEAD ON VIEW - €12,500; Cecil Maguire EVENING, OLD QUAY, ROUNDSTONE - €12,000; Rory Breslin MASK OF THE BLACKWATER - €11,500; Grace Henry IN A PUBLIC GARDEN - €10,000
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Irish & International Art Auction 02/18
26 February 2018 Sale over.
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Important Irish Art
27 November 2017 An outstanding opportunity to acquire works of quality and enduring value by John Lavery, Aloysius Kelly, William Leech, Jack Yeats, Paul Henry, William Conor, Seán Keating, Gerard Dillon, Dan O'Neill, George Campbell, Louis le Brocquy, Tony O’Malley, Basil Blackshaw, JB Vallely and Mark O'Neill, to mention but a few of the 150 artists represented.
Sale now over. Prices realised available on-line.
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Autumn Art Auction
23 October 2017 A wonderful collection of affordable art by famous and not so famous artists - a real treasure trove for collectors. Estimates from €100 each. -
IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART
2 October 2017 An outstanding opportunity to acquire works of quality and enduring value by Walter Osborne, Roderic O’Conor, William Orpen, John Lavery, William Leech, Jack Yeats, Paul Henry, William Conor, Seán Keating, Harry Kernoff, Maurice Wilks, JH Craig, George Campbell, Louis le Brocquy, Patrick Collins, F.E. McWilliam, Patrick Hennessy, Tony O’Malley, William Crozier, Hughie O’Donoghue and John Shinnors, to mention but a few of the 150 artists represented.
Catalogue on-site now. Enquiries to Adelle Hughes ah@whytes.ie or Peter Whyte, pw@whytes.ie -
Summer Art Auction
17 July 2017 Sale over. -
IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART
29 May 2017 Sale over. -
Art On-Line
3 April 2017 Exclusively on-line and absentee bidding only: a great variety of affordable art, including works from The McClelland Collection - estimates from €100. -
Irish & International Art
27 February 2017 SALE OVER. -
Christmas Auction of Art & Collectibles
10 December 2016 A festive range of art and collectibles including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, wine, whiskey, small antiques, silver, sports and entertainment memorabilia, rare books and collectable toys. -
Important Irish Art
28 November 2016 A wonderful array of the best in Irish art including part of the McClelland Collection, and important works from other notable collections. Catalogue on-line now.