Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 24, 2025
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Illustrated Sheet Music
Est: $40 - $80
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Illustrated Sheet Music Two music folios including, Songs For Young Australians. Cover depicts 3 Kookaburras singing to a Fairy. There are 12 IRO vignettes to illustrate each composition; Teddy Koala's Music Lesson, four simple Koala cameos to decorate pages. This folio has pencil notations throughout. Songs for Young Australians in very good condition, Teddy Koala's has marks to the cover, not overt. 31x23cm (Koala)
Davidson Auctions
Mar. 18, 2025
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Water Baby's Cradle ink and wash on card, double-sided 22 x 33cm
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Water Baby's Cradle ink and wash on card, double-sided signed lower left: Ida. Rentoul Outhwaite. title inscribed upper left 22 x 33cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 23 May 1979, lot 1062 Private collection, Melbourne Thence by descent OTHER NOTES: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite was a pioneering Australian illustrator known for her enchanting depictions of fairies, mythical creatures, and whimsical bush landscapes. Drawing inspiration from European folklore and the unique flora and fauna of Australia, her work is distinguished by delicate linework, luminous watercolours, and an ethereal sense of fantasy. Outhwaite first gained recognition illustrating children's books written by her sister, Annie R. Rentoul. Her breakthrough came with 'Elves and Fairies' (1916), a volume that highlighted her mastery of both pen and ink and watercolour. Throughout her career, she collaborated with several authors, including her husband, Grenbry Outhwaite, producing works such as 'The Enchanted Forest' (1921) and 'The Little Green Road to Fairyland' (1922). Her illustrations, often featuring elegant fairies, mischievous sprites, and anthropomorphised animals, reflect the influence of Art Nouveau while maintaining a distinctly Australian sensibility. Outhwaite's ability to capture the imagination of children and adults alike cemented her legacy as one of Australia's most celebrated illustrators. On the verso of this artwork 'The Water Baby's Cradle', there is a secondary study in ink that appears to be a book cover illustration for 'Barwon Ballads and School Verses' (1912), a collection of poems by James Lister Cuthbertson. While there is no evidence to suggest that Outhwaite contributed to any illustrations for the final published book, perhaps this study was one of the proposed illustrations that never made it to print.
Leonard Joel
Oct. 31, 2024
After Ida Rentoul Sherbourne Outhwaite, Australia (1888-1960), The Sea Fairies, The Teddy Bears Dinner Party & A Glorious Second, Illustrations from Fairies & Elves 1916 [3], Colour process print
Est: $40 - $60
After Ida Rentoul Sherbourne Outhwaite Australia (1888-1960) The Sea Fairies, The Teddy Bears Dinner Party & A Glorious Second, Illustrations from Fairies & Elves 1916 [3] Colour process print Each signed in plate On verso of one, Josef Lebovic Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 27, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960), Painting the Butterflies’ Wings
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Painting the Butterflies' Wings watercolour on paper initialled lower left: IRO 32 x 26cm PROVENANCE Private Collection, Adelaide
Gibson's
Oct. 14, 2024
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Before the Lamps are Lit
Est: $180 - $250
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Before the Lamps are Lit Tarella Quin, illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Pub. George Robertson & Co. Melbourne [1911]. 190pp. 1st edition. Uncommon Australian juvenile story book, stories in discreet chapters with many fine full page illustrations by Outhwaite as well as her vignettes. Muir 1907. Illustrated green cloth boards are edge worn especially the spine ends, colour fairly good. Internal front hinge has an old tape repair. The initial 40 pages have a bump impression, also tracing impressions of 3 vignettes. Large majority of the text is clean, with random foxing and marks to a few pages. (19x22cm)
Davidson Auctions
Oct. 14, 2024
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Illustrated Sheet Music
Est: $30 - $50
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Illustrated Sheet Music Simplified piano edition of The Nutcracker Suite published by Allen's Music with cover illustration of 3 piping fairies by Outhwaite. Wear to edges and stamp sized surface loss to lower margin. Fair condition. (31x23cm)
Davidson Auctions
Sep. 23, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) (Sweet Pea Fairy) ink and watercolour on paper 37 x 27cm (sheet)
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) (Sweet Pea Fairy) ink and watercolour on paper initialled lower right: IRO. 37 x 27cm (sheet) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Leonard Joel
Sep. 19, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE, (1888 - 1960), Boy in a Forest, watercolour and ink (unframed), 24.7 x 17.6 cm. (9.7 x 6.9 in.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888 - 1960) Boy in a Forest watercolour and ink (unframed) initialled indistinctly 'I.R.O' lower left
Lawsons
Sep. 08, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE, 1888-1960, Waiting, watercolour, 37x27cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE 1888-1960 Waiting watercolour signed lower right
Lawsons
Sep. 03, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE, (1888-1960), "Untitled", Produced in glass and initialed in plate, Image: 17cm x 12cm, Frame: 46cm x 39cm
Est: $800 - $1,500
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) "Untitled" Produced in glass and initialed in plate Artwork is framed.
Ozbid Auctions
Jul. 22, 2024
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Before the Lamps are Lit
Est: $180 - $250
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - Before the Lamps are Lit Tarella Quin, illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Pub. George Robertson & Co. Melbourne [1911]. 190pp. 1st edition. Uncommon Australian juvenile story book, stories in discreet chapters with many fine full page illustrations by Outhwaite as well as her vignettes. Muir 1907. Illustrated green cloth boards are edge worn especially the spine ends, colour fairly good. Internal front hinge has an old tape repair. The initial 40 pages have a bump impression, also tracing impressions of 3 vignettes. Large majority of the text is clean, with random foxing and marks to a few pages. (19x22cm)
Davidson Auctions
Jul. 17, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE, (1888 - 1960), Figure Under Moonlgiht, bookplate, 25 x 14.5 cm. (9.8 x 5.7 in.), frame: 38 x 25 x 2 cm. (14.9 x 9.8 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $80 - $120
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888 - 1960) Figure Under Moonlgiht bookplate signed in print lower left
Lawsons
Jun. 04, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) A Scandal in High Life 1904 ink and wash on paper 15.5 x 21cm (38.5 x 41.5cm framed)
Est: $3,500 - $5,500
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) A Scandal in High Life 1904 ink and wash on paper titled upper right: A Scandal in / High Life signed and dated lower left: Ida. S. Rentoul / 15.3.1904 15.5 x 21cm (38.5 x 41.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, The Contents of Penhryn, Mount Macedon, 22 June 2008, lot 46 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
Jun. 04, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Seven Koalas and a Kangaroo c.1940 ink on paper 19 x 30cm (41.5 x 51.5cm framed)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Seven Koalas and a Kangaroo c.1940 ink on paper initialled lower left: I.R.O 19 x 30cm (41.5 x 51.5cm framed)
Leonard Joel
Apr. 04, 2024
OUTHWAITE (Ida Rentoul)
Est: £100 - £200
OUTHWAITE (Ida Rentoul) Bunny & Brownie, The Adventures of George & Wiggle. London: A. & C. Black, Ltd., 1930, 1st edition, small 4to, illustrations including 8 colour plates, contemporary neat gift inscription, original cloth-backed boards, corners rubbed
Cheffins
Mar. 27, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960), The Fairy Dance
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Fairy Dance ink and watercolour on paper 26.0 x 34.5 cm; 46.0 x 54.0 cm (framed) signed lower left: Ida S. Rentoul./ Outhwaite.
Menzies
Feb. 13, 2024
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE, FAIRIES AND ELVES
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888 - 1960) FAIRIES AND ELVES ink and watercolour on paper 28.5 x 23.5 cm (sight) 48.5 x 41.5 cm (frame) signed with initials lower left: I.R.O. PROVENANCE Private collection, Sydney This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Feb. 11, 2024
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Est: $80 - $120
Two songs illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. 1) The Puddin' and the Pixie and Other Songs. Imperial Edition No. 521. Written by Bronnie Taylor, Music Ina Mornement and front cover Illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Melbourne: Allen, 1949. piece missing front the top edge of the back cover and one centimetre from the front cover. 2)Songs for Young Australians. Imperial Edition No. 490. Written by Bronnie Taylor, Music Edith Harrhy front cover and headers illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Melbourne: Allen, 1951. Price sticker 2/6 on front cover.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 04, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Wishing on a Star ink and watercolour on paper 43.5 x 32cm
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Wishing on a Star ink and watercolour on paper monogrammed lower right 43.5 x 32cm PROVENANCE: Patricia McLeod, Sydney Thence by descent
Leonard Joel
Nov. 28, 2023
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960) The Fall of the Leaf
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960) The Fall of the Leaf initialled lower left: 'IRO' inscribed with title to mount and verso: 'The Fall of the Leaf' ink, watercolour and gouache on paper 45.5 x 33.5cm (17 15/16 x 13 3/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960), We Filled the Shells with a Beautiful Oil, Brought from Across the Sea circa 1924
Est: $22,000 - $25,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) We Filled the Shells with a Beautiful Oil, Brought from Across the Sea circa 1924 watercolour initialled lower right: I.R.O 37 x 30.5cm PROVENANCE Commissioned by The British Imperial Oil Co. Ltd. Private Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent LITERATURE Martin, George W & Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul & British Imperial Oil Co. 1924, The Sentry and the Shell Fairy, Anderson, Gowan Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, p. 9 (illustrated) The Shell Fairy Calendar 1924 – 1925, July-August (colour illus., unpaginated), British Imperial Oil Co. Ltd, Melbourne (titled as 'Fairies filling Shells with Shell Lubricating Oil.')
Gibson's
Oct. 06, 2023
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Est: $300 - $400
The Sentry and the Shell Fairy by George Martin and illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Published by British Imperial Oil Co. Ltd. 1924 19 x 24 cm, Original wrappers. Very good copy of a 16 page stapled booklet published to advertise British Imperial oil and illustrated with full page colour illustrations by Outhwaite. Muir 4851. Scarce
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Sep. 18, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Untitled (Children and Serpent) ink on card 25 x 30.5cm
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Untitled (Children and Serpent) ink on card signed lower right: I S Rentoul 25 x 30.5cm PROVENANCE: The Collection of Harry and Marcie Muir Thence by descent EXHIBITIONS: (Possibly) Ida Rentoul, Preece's Gallery, Adelaide, November 1922
Leonard Joel
Sep. 18, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Guests Went Into Conference watercolour with pencil and ink on paper title inscribed below ima...
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Guests Went Into Conference watercolour with pencil and ink on paper title inscribed below image (concealed) initialled lower right: I.R.O. 25.5 x 20cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 13 October 2003, lot 281 Private collection, London
Leonard Joel
Sep. 18, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) A Little Night Gowned Figure Was Standing Just Within The Room ink and pencil on card 25.5 x 31.5cm
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) A Little Night Gowned Figure Was Standing Just Within The Room ink and pencil on card signed lower right: Ida S. Rentoul inscribed below: page 3 - Where Stars Abound 25.5 x 31.5cm PROVENANCE: The Collection of Harry and Marcie Muir Thence by descent EXHIBITIONS: (Possibly) Ida Rentoul, Preece's Gallery, Adelaide, November 1922 LITERATURE: Quin, T., The Other Side of Nowhere, Fairy Stories of the Never-Never, Angus & Robertson Publishers, Australia, 1983, p. 111 (illus.)
Leonard Joel
Sep. 18, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Echidna Performed watercolour and ink on paper title inscribed below image (concealed) 25.5 x...
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) The Echidna Performed watercolour and ink on paper title inscribed below image (concealed) initialled lower right: I.R.O. 25.5 x 20cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 13 October 2003, lot 282 Private collection, London
Leonard Joel
Aug. 25, 2023
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Est: $400 - $500
The Sentry and the Shell Fairy by George Martin and illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Published by British Imperial Oil Co. Ltd. 1924 19 x 24 cm, Original wrappers. Very good copy of a 16 page stapled booklet published to advertise British Imperial oil and illustrated with full page colour illustrations by Outhwaite. Muir 4851. Scarce
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Jul. 14, 2023
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Est: $50 - $80
Bush Songs Of Australia For Young and Old. Words by Annie R Rentoul. Music by Georgette Peterson. Illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite . Original limp cloth Some water staining but still beautiful
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
May. 21, 2023
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Elves and Fairies published in Melbourne by the Loth
Est: $400 - $600
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Elves and Fairies published in Melbourne by the Lothian Book Publishing 1916, limited edition, not signed, acid on paper, some leaves loose, colour pencil mark on forward page.
Amanda Addams Auctions
May. 13, 2023
*IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE [AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL] 1888-1960 "DICK WHITTINGTON" WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED WITH INITIALS, 38X29CMS, FRAMED. CONDITION FINE.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE [Australian School] 1888-1960 "Dick Whittington" watercolour, signed with initials, 38x29cms, framed. Condition fine.
WA Art Auctions
Feb. 11, 2023
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE [AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL] 1888-1960 "DICK WHITTINGTON" WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED WITH INITIALS, 38X29CMS, FRAMED. CONDITION FINE.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE [Australian School] 1888-1960 "Dick Whittington" watercolour, signed with initials, 38x29cms, framed. Condition fine.
WA Art Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Snow…
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Snow Fairy" print signed lower right, 25 x 17 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Boo …
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Boo Peep" print signed lower right, 25 x 19 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "War"…
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "War" print signed lower right, 25 x 19 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "The …
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "The Billabong" print signed lower right, 25 x 19 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Litt…
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Little Creek" print signed lower right, 25 x 19 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Good…
Est: $200 - $300
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Australian 1888-1960) "Goodnight Daddy at the War" print signed lower right, 26 x 20 cm.
Amanda Addams Auctions
Oct. 25, 2022
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) "Untitled"
Est: $800 - $1,500
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) "Untitled" Produced in glass and initialed in plate. Artwork is framed. Image: 17cm x 12cm, Frame: 46cm x 39cm
Ozbid Auctions
Oct. 04, 2022
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Untitled (The Rabbit Tale) watercolour on paper
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Untitled (The Rabbit Tale) watercolour on paper signed lower left: I.R.Outhwaite 23 x 29.5cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 29 September 1972, lot 38 Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Oct. 04, 2022
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Mischief watercolour and ink on W&G. Dean card
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Mischief watercolour and ink on W&G. Dean card initialled lower right: I.R.O. titled on mount 36 x 29cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Oct. 04, 2022
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Butterfly pencil and watercolour on paper
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Butterfly pencil and watercolour on paper initialled lower right: I.R.O. titled lower left 25.5 x 16.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Jun. 24, 2022
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Est: $50 - $80
The Enchanted Forest by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Greenbry Outhwaite London A & C Black 1925. Spine discoloured and coming loose very much a complete working copy. A child has had hours of fun doing some colouring in and you can have hours of fun erasing the colouring in. Foxed. Muir 5597
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
May. 20, 2022
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE
Est: $150 - $200
The Other Side of Nowhere Stories by Tarella Quin Daskein Illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Published in Melbourne by Robertson and Mullens in 1934 first edition. Lacks the frontispiece. Has 17 full page black and white drawings by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (lacks one).. Also 7 pages have a full page decoration by Outhwaite, although unattributed, and there are 20 illustrations in the text by Outhwaite. 3 pages of musical notation by Kenneth Duffield. 7 stories See Muir 1909. Original cloth rear cover has a couple of splash marks. Some foxing throughout
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Oct. 19, 2021
§ IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Maud has a Garden of Roses and Lilies Fair on a Lawn ink and pencil on card
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
§ IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE (1888-1960) Maud has a Garden of Roses and Lilies Fair on a Lawn ink and pencil on card signed upper left: Ida.S.Rentoul titled lower left 32 x 25.5cm PROVENANCE: 69 John Street, Sydney (label verso) Private collection, Sydney Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 7 June 2016, lot 141 Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Oct. 15, 2021
IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE
Est: $150 - $200
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite illustration on glass . Produced in the USA by Glass masters in 2005. Initialled in the illustration by Outhwaite. There is a very tiny chip in the glass on the side not affecting the image
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Sep. 28, 2021
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
The South Wind, 1919 ink on paper, signed u.l.c. 'Outhwaite'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2021
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. The Reconciliation. Watercolour, signed lower right.
Est: $5,500 - $8,250
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. The Reconciliation. Watercolour, signed lower right. H 49cm, W 23cm
Christian McCann Auctions
May. 16, 2021
OUTHWAITE Ida Rentoul (1888-1960), Fairy with Daffodils, W/Clr, 17x11cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
OUTHWAITE, Ida Rentoul (1888-1960) Fairy with Daffodils Initialled lower right. W/Clr 17x11cm
Davidson Auctions