Oisín Kelly Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Oisín Kelly Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 19, 2024
OISIN KELLY (1915-1981). Maeve in the Forest. bronze with a green gold pati
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
OISIN KELLY (1915-1981). Maeve in the Forest. bronze with a green gold patina, on a wooden base 17½ in. (44.5cm.) high.
Christie's
Nov. 19, 2024
OISIN KELLY (1915-1981). Shoal of fish. bronze with a green gold patina 23
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
OISIN KELLY (1915-1981). Shoal of fish. bronze with a green gold patina 23 ½ in. (59.7 cm.) long.
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2024
OISIN KELLY (Irish, 1915-1981)
Est: $400 - $600
Male & Female, pair of candlesticks Cast Iron h. 7 in. With original Kilkenny Design Workshops boxes distributed by The Kilkenny Trading Company Limited overall: 8 x 3 x 3 in. (each box) [In Situ Item] This item will not be on display in our saleroom during our preview period. If you wish to view it in-person please make a request with the gallery.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 25, 2024
Oisn Kelly (1915-1981) The Last Supper White painted terracotta triptych Side panels: 51 x 70cm (20 x 27_'') Centre panel 51 x 46.5cm (20 x 18_'')
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Oisn Kelly (1915-1981) The Last Supper White painted terracotta triptych Side panels: 51 x 70cm (20 x 27_'') Centre panel 51 x 46.5cm (20 x 18_'')
Adam's
Sep. 25, 2024
Oisn Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Rider Bronze, 46cm high (18'') Provenance: Sale, Whyte's, Dublin 26 November 2007, lot 11. Exhibited: Belfast; Ulster Museum 1978 touring to Dublin, Trinity College and Cork, Crawford Gallery; Dublin,
Est: €6,000 - €10,000
Oisn Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Rider Bronze, 46cm high (18'') Provenance: Sale, Whyte's, Dublin 26 November 2007, lot 11. Exhibited: Belfast; Ulster Museum 1978 touring to Dublin, Trinity College and Cork, Crawford Gallery; Dublin, RHA, Memorial Exhibition 1982, Cat, No. 271, Illus. Literature: Fergus O'Kelly 'The Work of Oisn Kelly', Derreen Books 2015, Illus p.54
Adam's
Mar. 27, 2024
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Five Guillemots Earthenware, 18 x 22 x 11cm (7 x 8¾ x 4¼) Kilkenny Design stamp verso
Est: €300 - €500
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Five Guillemots Earthenware, 18 x 22 x 11cm (7 x 8¾ x 4¼) Kilkenny Design stamp verso
Adam's
Mar. 27, 2024
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Adam and Eve Bog oak, 64.2cm high (24¼) x 35cm wide (13¾) x 8.5cm deep (3¼) Provenance: Given by the artist, as a wedding present to the current owner's parents c.1957
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Adam and Eve Bog oak, 64.2cm high (24¼) x 35cm wide (13¾) x 8.5cm deep (3¼) Provenance: Given by the artist, as a wedding present to the current owner's parents c.1957
Adam's
Dec. 06, 2023
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Two Puffins, Grouse, Mallard and Eider Duck Earthenware (5)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Two Puffins, Grouse, Mallard and Eider Duck Earthenware (5)
Adam's
Sep. 27, 2023
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Puffin, Grouse and Eider Duck Handpainted Earthenware 14cm high, 20 x 8cm high, 24 x 9cm high With Kilkenny Design stamp Provenance: The Artist's Family
Est: €600 - €800
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Puffin, Grouse and Eider Duck Handpainted Earthenware 14cm high, 20 x 8cm high, 24 x 9cm high With Kilkenny Design stamp Provenance: The Artist's Family
Adam's
Sep. 27, 2023
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Snowy Owl Earthenware, 25cm high (9¾) With Kilkenny Design stamp Provenance: The Artist's Family
Est: €500 - €800
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Snowy Owl Earthenware, 25cm high (9¾) With Kilkenny Design stamp Provenance: The Artist's Family
Adam's
Sep. 27, 2023
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Guillemots Earthenware, 41 x 22 x 17cm high (16¼ x 8½ x 6¾) Provenance: The Artist's Family
Est: €400 - €600
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Guillemots Earthenware, 41 x 22 x 17cm high (16¼ x 8½ x 6¾) Provenance: The Artist's Family
Adam's
Sep. 27, 2023
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Sparrow Hawk Bronze, 38 x 19 x 21(h)cm (15 x 7½ x 8¼) Literature: Fergus Kelly, The Life & Work of Oisin Kelly, Illustrated p.89, plate 54
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Sparrow Hawk Bronze, 38 x 19 x 21(h)cm (15 x 7½ x 8¼) Literature: Fergus Kelly, The Life & Work of Oisin Kelly, Illustrated p.89, plate 54
Adam's
May. 31, 2023
Oisin Kelly (1915 -1981) Madonna and Child Ceramic relief plaque, 31 x 23cm (12¼ x 9) Signed with initials, numbered indistinctly and dated (19)'74
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Oisin Kelly (1915 -1981) Madonna and Child Ceramic relief plaque, 31 x 23cm (12¼ x 9) Signed with initials, numbered indistinctly and dated (19)'74
Adam's
Mar. 01, 2023
Oisin Kelly (1915 -1981) Celtic Design Printed linen and cotton wall hanging 209 x 84.5cm (92¼ x 33¼) Provenance: With Kilkenny Design Label
Est: €300 - €500
Oisin Kelly (1915 -1981) Celtic Design Printed linen and cotton wall hanging 209 x 84.5cm (92¼ x 33¼) Provenance: With Kilkenny Design Label
Adam's
Feb. 17, 2023
Oisin Kelly, 1915-1981, sculpture/candlestick,iron
Est: €250 - €500
Oisin Kelly, 1915-1981, sculpture/candlestick,iron, Waterford Iron Founders 1966 for Kikennydesign, inscribed Made in Re public of Irelandon the base, h. ca. 18 cm . German Description: Oisin Kelly, 1915-1981, Skulptur/Leuchter, Eisen, Waterford Iron Founders 1966 für Kikenny design, am Boden bezeichnet Made in Republic of Ireland, H. ca. 18 cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Nov. 28, 2022
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) GUILLEMOTS ON A ROCKY COAST
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) GUILLEMOTS ON A ROCKY COAST bronze; (unique) signed lower left h:11 w:10.50 d:6.50 in.
Whyte's
Sep. 28, 2022
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Kilcorben Madonna Terracotta, 62cm (H) (24½)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Kilcorben Madonna Terracotta, 62cm (H) (24½)
Adam's
Sep. 28, 2022
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Five Ducks Earthenware, 18 x 22 x 11cm (7 x 8¾ x 4¼") Kilkenny Design stamp verso
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Five Ducks Earthenware, 18 x 22 x 11cm (7 x 8¾ x 4¼") Kilkenny Design stamp verso
Adam's
Jun. 06, 2022
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) TURLOUGH CAROLAN
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) TURLOUGH CAROLAN ceramic; (no. 10 from an edition of 200) signed and numbered on front of base; with certificate from the Carolan Memorial Committee h:16.25 w:8 d:13.50 in. Cast by Emmanuel English at Kilkenny Design Workshop, Dublin. Maquette for the sculpture of Turlough Carolan erected at Market Square, Mohill, County Leitrim, in August 1986.
Whyte's
Jun. 06, 2022
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) MADONNA AND CHILD
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) MADONNA AND CHILD bas-relief signed on edge; with artist's stamp on side h:12.50 w:9 d:1.25 in.
Whyte's
Mar. 29, 2022
Oisin Kelly (Irish, 1915-1981),
Est: £200 - £300
Oisin Kelly (Irish, 1915-1981), Oisin Kelly (Irish, 1915-1981), 'Lucky Ducks', a pottery figure group of five ducks, stamped partially, 'Oisin Kelly, Kilkenny', 22.5cm wide, 19cm deep, 10.5cm high Condition report: Some surface dirt, and dust to cracks and crevices, one of the tails slightly chipped, taking the above into consideration the work appears to be in good condition.
Sworders
Dec. 08, 2021
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Rider Bronze, 46cm high (18'')
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Rider Bronze, 46cm high (18'')
Adam's
Dec. 09, 2020
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Owl Pottery, 24cm high (9½'') Kilkenny Design Workshops stamp
Est: €800 - €1,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Owl Pottery, 24cm high (9½'') Kilkenny Design Workshops stamp
Adam's
Nov. 05, 2020
Oisín Kelly RHA (Irish Sculptor, 1915-1981) 'Ducks', an unpainted clay flock of birds,
Est: £50 - £80
Oisín Kelly RHA (Irish Sculptor, 1915-1981) 'Ducks', an unpainted clay flock of birds, with 'Design Oisin Kelly Kilkenny Handmade in Ireland' Studio mark beneath, approx 23 x 17cm, approx 11cm high. a/f two tails deficient.
Humbert & Ellis Ltd
Aug. 23, 2020
OISIN KELLY (1915 - 1981) Quail and Duck Painted pottery models Stamped signature verso
Est: €150 - €250
OISIN KELLY (1915 - 1981) Quail and Duck Painted pottery models Stamped signature verso
Adam's
Nov. 25, 2019
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) VIRGIN AND CHILD, c.1955
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) VIRGIN AND CHILD, c.1955
Whyte's
Sep. 25, 2019
Oisin Kelly (1915 - 1981)CrossBronze, 26cm high (10¼)Signed and dated 1967 verso
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oisin Kelly (1915 - 1981)CrossBronze, 26cm high (10¼)Signed and dated 1967 verso
Adam's
Dec. 05, 2018
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Horse and RiderBronze, 46cm highEdition 1/8This bronze by Oisín Kelly(1915-81) was cast in 1975 at the Dublin Art Foundry as one of an issue of eight. The casting was supervised by the artist himself. Throughout his ca
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Horse and RiderBronze, 46cm highEdition 1/8This bronze by Oisín Kelly(1915-81) was cast in 1975 at the Dublin Art Foundry as one of an issue of eight. The casting was supervised by the artist himself. Throughout his career, Oisín displayed a special interest in portraying horses in various contexts. One of his best-known public works is his large Chariot of Life at the Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin, which portrays a charioteer driving his two-horse chariot through the flames. On a much smaller scale, he has represented horses racing towards the finishing post in a bronze piece, as well as a delightful wood-carving of a single horse and jockey at full gallop. In the present work, he models a horse and rider in a relaxed pose: the rider has an air of contemplation, while the horse grazes peacefully beneath him.Fergus S. Kelly, son of Oisín Kelly, and author of The Life and Work of Oisín Kelly, with photography by Hugh McElveen (Derreen Books, 2015)
Adam's
Dec. 05, 2018
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Children of LirBronze, 72cm (28.3) high, raised on a circular timber base 46cm (18) diameterEdition 1/2This bronze by Oisín Kelly (1915-81) was cast at the Dublin Art Foundry as one of an issue of two in 1983. It was
Est: €30,000 - €50,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Children of LirBronze, 72cm (28.3) high, raised on a circular timber base 46cm (18) diameterEdition 1/2This bronze by Oisín Kelly (1915-81) was cast at the Dublin Art Foundry as one of an issue of two in 1983. It was cast directly from the original plaster maquette under the supervision of his son Fergus. The only other copy is currently on display outside the Taoiseachs Office in Government Buildings, Dublin. The maquette was the model for the large-scale bronze of the Children of Lir, which is the centrepiece of the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, a space which was designed by the Dublin City Architect, Daithí Hanly. This was the first of Oisíns major public commissions, and one for which he devoted a great deal of thought and preparation. In a memo to the office of Public Works, dated 12 May 1959, he suggested that the swan is the generally accepted image of resurgence, triumph and perfection, with undertones of regal sadness and isolation. He therefore proposed the theme of the changing of the Children of Lir into swans as a representation of the dramatic and painful birth of the Irish State after the 1916 Easter Rising. This theme derives from an early Irish tale which recounts the fate which befell the daughter and three sons of the legendary king Lir. Through the jealous spells of their stepmother they were magically changed into swans: the piece depicts the children in the process of transformation.When Oisín had completed the large-scale plaster model of the group, it was cut into sections and sent to the Ferdinando Marinelli Artistic Foundry in Florence. There it was expertly cast in bronze under the sculptors guidance - Oisín paid four visits to the foundry - and finally transported back to Ireland. It was dedicated by An Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, on 6 August 1971.Fergus S. Kelly, son of Oisín Kelly, and author of The Life and Work of Oisín Kelly, with photography by Hugh McElveen (Derreen Books, 2015)
Adam's
Sep. 26, 2018
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Dancing GirlBronze, 62cm high (24½'')Signed with initials
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Dancing GirlBronze, 62cm high (24½'')Signed with initials
Adam's
Sep. 26, 2018
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Kilcorban MadonnaTerracotta, 62cm high (24½'')Sculptor Oisín Kelly (1915-81) is best known for his large public bronzes, such as Two Working Men at the County Hall, Cork (1969), The Children of Lir at the Garden of Reme
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Kilcorban MadonnaTerracotta, 62cm high (24½'')Sculptor Oisín Kelly (1915-81) is best known for his large public bronzes, such as Two Working Men at the County Hall, Cork (1969), The Children of Lir at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin (1971), Jim Larkin in OConnell Street, Dublin (1977), and The Chariot of Life at the Irish Life Centre, Dublin (1982). But he also made a great many smaller pieces, in various media. Many of these deal with devotional themes, and his religious works are to be seen in churches throughout the country. The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Infant Christ illustrated here has an interesting history. Oisín was greatly influenced by medieval Irish art, and this piece was inspired by the Kilcorban Madonna, an oak carving which dates from around the year 1200. It is currently on display in the Clonfert Diocesan Museum, Co. Galway. Oisín was commissioned by the Reverend Thomas Hogan to carve a similar piece for the restored Ballintubber Abbey, Co. Mayo, and it was completed in 1966. It was often his practice to treat the same theme in different media, and he decided to make this stoneware version of the statue, of which six copies were kiln-fired. During boyhood visits to the Conamara Gaeltacht, Oisín developed a love for traditional Irish céilí dancing. From the beginning of his career as a sculptor he was fascinated by the challenge of convincingly representing céilí dancers in movement. One of his earliest works was a male dancer in stained wood, and he also modelled a popular Dancing Couple, which was included in the Kilkenny Design Workshops ceramic range. Another lively piece comprises a group of three dancers, carved in wood. The bronze figure illustrated here is one of an issue of seven: it is a smaller version of Dancing Girl, on permanent display at Fitzgerald Park, Cork.Fergus S. Kelly(Son of Oisín Kelly, and author of The Life and Work of Oisín Kelly, with photography by Hugh McElveen, Derreen Books, 2015)
Adam's
Jul. 09, 2018
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) BIRD
Est: €200 - €300
with stamp of Kilkenny Design Studio beneath
Whyte's
Jul. 09, 2018
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) CÉILÍ DANCERS
Est: €300 - €500
signed at base
Whyte's
Feb. 26, 2018
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) FAMILY GROUP, 1962
Est: €500 - €700
signed at base; titled beneath base
Whyte's
Apr. 27, 2016
OISÍN KELLY (IRISH, 1915-1981)
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
OISÍN KELLY (IRISH, 1915-1981) Madonna and child Signed wood sculpture Worldwide shipping available. It is advisable to send shipping enquiries to shipping@sheppards.ie prior to 26 April 2016.
Sheppards
Mar. 23, 2016
After Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Female Red GrousePainted Earthenware, 15.5cm (6) high. Kilkenny Design Workshops stampAfter the original by Oisín Kelly and hand painted by Marie Hennessy;Together with another smaller model of a Wren. (2)In 1
Est: €120 - €150
After Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Female Red GrousePainted Earthenware, 15.5cm (6) high. Kilkenny Design Workshops stampAfter the original by Oisín Kelly and hand painted by Marie Hennessy;Together with another smaller model of a Wren. (2)In 1964, a year after Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDW) were set up, Oisin was appointed 'Design Co-ordinator' at KDW and under contract to work two days a week which enabled him to give up his teaching job. These stoneware pieces were cast from Oisín's original model and later hand-painted by Marie Hennessy and were very popular when sold in the Kilkenny Design Shop in Nassau Street.This lot is being sold in aid of Oxfam Ireland.
Adam's
Dec. 02, 2015
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Madonna and ChildEarthenware Wall Applique (30/100)
Est: €300 - €500
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981)Madonna and ChildEarthenware Wall Applique (30/100), 23.5cm (9¼)Signed with initials versoThis is one of a number of designs that Oisin Kelly did for Kilkenny Design
Adam's
Jun. 30, 2015
Oisín Kelly, 1915-1981
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Oisín Kelly, 1915-1981 Madonna and Child , Signed wood sculpture 76 cm. high
Sheppards
Apr. 01, 2015
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Madonna Carved Pine, 83.5 x 19.5cm (32¼ x 7¾'')
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Madonna Carved Pine, 83.5 x 19.5cm (32¼ x 7¾'') Provenance: From the estate of architect Mr. Raymond McDonnell
Adam's
Apr. 01, 2015
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) A Flight of Four Swans Bronze, 39cm high (15¼''
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) A Flight of Four Swans Bronze, 39cm high (15¼'') (on a marble cube base, 49cm high overall) (14¼'') Provenance: From the estate of architect Mr. Raymond McDonnell. This is thought to be a concept design for the ''Children of Lir'' sculpture in the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square.
Adam's
Apr. 01, 2015
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Man Playing with Spoons, Seated Bronze and marb
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Man Playing with Spoons, Seated Bronze and marble, 25 cm high, 14cm wide, 17cm deep (9¾ x 5½ x 6¾'') Provenance: From the estate of architect Mr. Raymond McDonnell
Adam's
Oct. 01, 2014
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) The Flautist (1972)
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) The Flautist (1972) Bronze on a stone plinth, 52cm high (including plinth) (20½'') Plinth: 71cm wide x 36cm deep (28 x 14¼'') From an edition of six
Adam's
Sep. 29, 2014
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) MADONNA AND CHILD
Est: €800 - €1,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) MADONNA AND CHILD inlaid wood 37 x 22½in. (93.98 x 57.15cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist to the current owner, 1980.
Whyte's
Mar. 26, 2014
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Arctic Tern Bronze on
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Arctic Tern Bronze on granite base with silver plaque by Desmond Byrne, 61.5cm (24¼'') high
Adam's
Sep. 30, 2013
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) STUDY FOR CHARIOT OF FIRE, 1979 and NATIVITY (A PAIR)
Est: €300 - €400
both, signed and dated in pencil in the lower margin; the former dated [1979], the latter numbered lower right
Whyte's
Sep. 25, 2013
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Jungle Book (Maquette)
Est: €300 - €500
Oisin Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Jungle Book (Maquette) (1953) Plaster, 7.5 x 26cm (3 x 10¼'') Signed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, by his friend and fellow artist Mrs R Newell
Adam's
Oct. 09, 2012
Oisin Kelly RHA 1915-1981 HEAD OF A GIRL Clay, 9½"
Est: €600 - €800
Oisin Kelly RHA 1915-1981 HEAD OF A GIRL Clay, 9½" (24cm) high, signed.
deVeres
May. 30, 2012
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Jockey
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Oisín Kelly RHA (1915-1981) Horse and Jockey Carved elm sculpture, 49cm high (19.25'') Signed
Adam's