Auction Diary
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The Eclectic Collector 04/19
6 April 2019 The eclectic array of collectibles in this popular series of auctions hosted by Whyte’s includes historic artefacts, manuscripts, documents and printed ephemera, also maps, books, silver, advertising signs and posters, militaria and weapons, coins, medals & banknotes, curios etc. -
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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The Seamus Kearns Collection of Postcards
26 January 2019 In what was the largest auction of picture postcards ever held in Ireland, over 100,000 cards were offered by Whyte’s on 26 January. Every single lot sold, for a total of €130,000, a world record for a single owner collection of picture postcards - a "white glove sale".
This collection was formed by Dubliner, Seamus Kearns (1929-2014). Seamus began collecting stamps in the 1930s and fell in love with old postcards in the 1950s, since when he started amassing this collection. A founder of the Irish Picture Postcard Society, he provided many exhibitions around the country, including a major show at The Guinness Hopstore in 1994.
The collection encompasses Irish topographical views, historic events, advertising, comic and greetings. There are also large collections of worldwide cards including Gruss Aus, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, glamour, greetings, comic, mods etc. Estimates run from €50 to €3,000.
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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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The Eclectic Collector 9/18
15 September 2018 Another in this very popular series of auctions including historical documents and artifacts, medals including the F.E. Dixon Collection, also militaria, edged weapons & firearms, coins, banknotes, rare books, early printed maps of Ireland & elsewhere, antique silverware, vertu & curios, sporting memorabilia, film posters, rock & pop collectibles, etc.
On view at our galleries 12-14 September 2018, 10am to 5pm daily. No viewing day of sale.
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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
Enquiries to Adelle Hughes or Peter Whyte at 01 676 2888 or info@whytes.ie -
The Eclectic Collector 05/18
5 May 2018 Another in this very popular series of auctions including historical documents and artefacts, sporting memorabilia, film posters, rock & pop collectibles, medals & militaria, edged weapons & firearms, coins with a valuable collection of Jame II "Gunmoney", banknotes, rare books, early printed maps of Ireland & elsewhere, antique silverware, vertu & curios, the latter including antique tribal masks from the Congo.
SALE OVER - See Prices Realised, and List of unsold lots available at reserves
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Irish & International Art Auction 02/18
26 February 2018 Sale over.
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The Eclectic Collector
3 February 2018 A fantastic array of collectibles including historical documents and artefacts, sporting memorabiliia, film posters, rock & pop collectibles, medals & militaria, edged weapons & firearms, coins, banknotes, rare books, early printed maps of Ireland & elsewhere, antique silverware, vertu & curios.
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Christmas Auction
11 December 2017 Sale over. -
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 -
The Eclectic Collector
9 September 2017 A fantastic array of collectibles including historical documents and artefacts, sporting memorabilia including The Fergus Reid Collection of Irish Football Programmes, medals and militaria, edged weapons and firearms, coins, including Ireland’s rarest issued coin, and a good range of gold and silver coinage; banknotes; rare books including first editions by Oliver Goldsmith, James Joyce and Flann Ó Briain; early printed maps of Ireland and America; Polar Exploration books and collectibles, antique silverware, vertu and curios. -
Summer Art Auction
17 July 2017 Sale over. -
IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART
29 May 2017 Sale over. -
The Eclectic Collector
6 May 2017 Includes historical artefacts, manuscripts, photographs, posters, ephemera, a valuable collection of Irish, British and North American maps, arms and armour including rare Japanese swords, militaria with an important collection of German award badges and medals, antiquarian and collectable books, coins, banknotes, silver and vertu, etc.