Whyte's to auction Important Irish Art collection worth €1.4 million
Whyte's auction of Important Irish Art will take place on Monday 25 May 2026, featuring 132 lots valued at €1.4 million. Among the highlights is Louis le Brocquy's Travelling People (1945), estimated at €100,000-€150,000, from his Traveller series. The series marked a breakthrough for the artist, addressing prejudice against nomadic communities. The artwork demonstrates le Brocquy's early independent aesthetic, grounded in figuration.
Key facts
- Whyte's auction of Important Irish Art on 25 May 2026
- 132 lots valued at €1.4 million
- Louis le Brocquy's Travelling People (1945) estimated €100,000-€150,000
- Traveller series represents a breakthrough for le Brocquy
- Series addresses exclusion and prejudice against Traveller communities
- Artwork shows le Brocquy's personal, independent aesthetic
- Le Brocquy's work explores the human condition
- Auction provides opportunity for collectors to acquire rare artworks
Entities
Artists
- Louis le Brocquy
Institutions
- Whyte's
Locations
- Ireland