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# Jack Butler Yeats RHA (1871–1957)

## What is Jack Butler Yeats RHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 409 auction results for Jack Butler Yeats RHA at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,994–$157,671, n=9). The auction record is $401,345 for The Dancer (Rosses Point, Sligo) (2026, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dancer (Rosses Point, Sligo), 1921 | Oil on board | $401,345 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Paddock, Naas, 1927 | Oil on board | $301,009 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 3 | Through the Streets to the Hills, 1950 | Oil on board | $157,671 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 4 | Engravings, 1943 | Oil on canvas | $86,753 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Blossom Trees (Devon Orchard) | Watercolour | $21,396 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | The 1st Time Around | Pen and ink | $12,900 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 7 | Come Gather Round Me, Parnellites, 1937 | Pen and ink | $5,356 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Lines to Philip Samson (The Boxer) | Pen and ink | $4,254 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Singing the Cowboy's Lament | Wash | $3,994 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Jack Butler Yeats RHA (1871-1957) Kevin the Cobbler Pen and ink, 12 x 14.5 cm (4¾ x 5½'') Signed with artist's device Provenance: The Dawson Gallery Exhibited: Ledger Gallery London Group Show 1934 Literature: Padric Colum, 'Big Tree of Bunlaghy' p.56 one of sixteen illustrations ''The Different Worlds of Jack B. Yeats'' Cat. No. 1430 | — | $3,742 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $4,254 |
| Other | 10 | $430 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,805 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 409 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Butler Yeats RHA is an Irish artist with 464 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,316. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Butler Yeats RHA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $136,260 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work worth?

Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work is $1,316.

The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper sells for $3,185 across 26 lots.

The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA painting sells for $139,099 across 8 lots.

The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA print sells for $11,579 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on papers typically sell for $1,977–$6,040 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $11,579† | $11,579† | — | 2021-09-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $139,099† | $401,345 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $3,185† | $36,757† | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $207,740† | $1.6M† | — | 2026-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jack Butler Yeats RHA's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $11,579. Paintings (8 lots) median $139,099, record $401,345. A typical Jack Butler Yeats RHA painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $207,740.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $90,608–$193,506† | $139,099† | $401,345 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,977–$6,040† | $3,075† | $21,396 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $401,345 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $301,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $36,757† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,396 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,579† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jack Butler Yeats RHA worth?

Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work is $1,316. The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper sells for $3,185 across 26 lots. The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA painting sells for $139,099 across 8 lots. The median Jack Butler Yeats RHA print sells for $11,579 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on papers typically sell for $1,977–$6,040 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper is $3,185. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Butler Yeats RHA's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper is $36,757. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $36,757 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Butler Yeats RHA work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Butler Yeats RHA's auction record?

Jack Butler Yeats RHA's auction record is $1,590,821, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,590,821 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.