Joseph William Carey Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph William Carey Art Value Price Guide

May. 14, 2025
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY ARUA (1859 - 1937)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Title: Lake at Dromara (1929) Medium: Watercolour Signature: Signed, dated 1929 & title inscribed lower Left Provenance: Davis & Gray Fine Art Dealers, Belfast (label Verso); Private Collection Framed Description Dromara by J.W. Carey is a finely executed watercolour that offers a nostalgic window into the County Down countryside of the early 20th century. The painting likely depicts a view in or around the village of Dromara: perhaps its gentle hills or the winding River Lagan that flows nearby, all beneath the watchful silhouettes of the Dromara Hills or Mourne Mountains further in the distance. Carey’s style is detailed yet soft. In the foreground, one might see a rustic stone bridge or a path leading toward a cluster of cottages with thatched roofs, smoke curling from chimneys into the crisp air. Trees with autumn-touched leaves line the scene, their reflections dancing on the calm water of a river or lough rendered in translucent washes. The sky above is expansive and dynamic – characteristic of Carey’s works – with shifting clouds that he paints in grey, blue, and hints of sunset pink, capturing the transient light of an Irish day. There is a remarkable atmosphere of peace: a farmer tending to a field or a figure on the bridge could be present, drawn in small scale, giving life to the landscape without disturbing its tranquility. Carey’s mastery of watercolour technique is evident in the delicate gradation of colours and the way he achieves depth through overlapping washes: the nearest elements are more vividly defined, while the distant hills recede in misty blues, conveying aerial perspective. Signed “J.W. Carey” in neat script, Dromara is not only a topographical delight (likely accurate enough to recognize the locale), but also a poetic evocation of rural Ireland in bygone days. The work carries historical significance, as Joseph W. Carey was known for capturing scenes of Ulster’s towns and landscapes, preserving them in art for future generations. This watercolour, with its marriage of documentary detail and gentle artistry, would have been as prized in its time as it is now – a charming piece that radiates both the skill of the artist and the quiet beauty of County Down.
Sheppards
May. 14, 2025
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY ARUA (1859 - 1937)
Est: €500 - €800
Title: Boats on a Lake Medium: Watercolour Signature: Signed lower right Provenance: Private Collection Framed Description A charming watercolour scene depicting a tranquil lake dotted with small rowing boats. In this composition, J. W. Carey presents a quiet moment in nature: the glass-like lake reflects the pale blue of the sky and the silhouettes of a distant tree-lined shore. Two wooden boats rest upon the water’s surface, one in the foreground with a lone figure handling oars and another further back, both gently drifting. The surrounding landscape is softly indicated – perhaps sloping banks with grass and wildflowers in the lower corners, and rolling hills faintly visible beyond the far shore. Carey’s handling of watercolour is deft and delicate: translucent washes convey the softness of evening light, while finer brushwork picks out details like the boat planks and the ripples around the hulls. The overall tone is peaceful and nostalgic, typical of Carey’s early 20th-century Irish lake scenes. The painting is signed “J. W. Carey” in the lower area, and might bear a date (circa early 1900s) if inspectable. Housed in a mount that complements its subdued palette, “Boats on a Lake” exemplifies Carey’s ability to capture the serene beauty of Ireland’s waterways in watercolour.
Sheppards
Sep. 27, 2024
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (Irish, 1859-1937); watercolour, ‘Tyrella & Mountains of Montme, signed and dated 1929, 25 x 50cm, framed and glazed.
Est: £50 - £80
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (Irish, 1859-1937); watercolour, ‘Tyrella & Mountains of Montme, signed and dated 1929, 25 x 50cm, framed and glazed.
Adam Partridge Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2024
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Wa…
Est: £300 - £500
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mountain, Hilltown, County Down, A rural mountainous landscape with a man on a horse drawn cart with a woman outside a thatched house and chickens pecking. Signed J. W. Carey and dated 1928 lower right, and titled lower left. Approx. 6 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 29, 2024
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mounta
Est: £600 - £800
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mountain, Hilltown, County Down, A rural mountainous landscape with a man on a horse drawn cart with a woman outside a thatched house and chickens pecking. Signed J. W. Carey and dated 1928 lower right, and titled lower left. Approx. 6 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Claydon Auctioneers
Mar. 27, 2024
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) An Irish Village Watercolour, 29 x 22cm (11½ x 8¾) Signed and inscribed
Est: €600 - €800
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) An Irish Village Watercolour, 29 x 22cm (11½ x 8¾) Signed and inscribed
Adam's
Feb. 26, 2024
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mounta
Est: £600 - £800
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mountain, Hilltown, County Down, A rural mountainous landscape with a man on a horse drawn cart with a woman outside a thatched house and chickens pecking. Signed J. W. Carey and dated 1928 lower right, and titled lower left. Approx. 6 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Claydon Auctioneers
Dec. 06, 2023
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Lough Inagh, The Twelve Pins Watercolour, 24 x 34.5cm (9½ x 13½'') Signed and dated 1909
Est: €800 - €1,200
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Lough Inagh, The Twelve Pins Watercolour, 24 x 34.5cm (9½ x 13½'') Signed and dated 1909
Adam's
Dec. 06, 2023
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) The Joyce Country Watercolour, 19.5 x 35cm (7.7 x 13.8) Signed, inscribed and dated 1931
Est: €400 - €600
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) The Joyce Country Watercolour, 19.5 x 35cm (7.7 x 13.8) Signed, inscribed and dated 1931
Adam's
Nov. 29, 2023
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), 'Near Connaught, Connemara', a view of a river under changing skies, waterco
Est: £180 - £220
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), 'Near Connaught, Connemara', a view of a river under changing skies, watercolour, signed and inscribed, dated 1917, 11.5" x 21.5" (29 x 55cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 04, 2023
Joseph William Carey RUA (Irish 1859-1937) Watercolor Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Joseph William Carey (Irish 1859-1937) Watercolor Painting: Peat Harvesting in frame under glass. Measures 13.25 x 9.25".
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Aug. 30, 2023
A watercolour painting by Joseph W. Carey. 50.5x41cm with frame, 35x24.5cm without frame
Est: -
A watercolour painting by Joseph W. Carey. 50.5x41cm with frame, 35x24.5cm without frame
Laganside Auctions
Mar. 01, 2023
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Howth Harbour Watercolour, 18 x 43cm (7 x 17) Signed and inscribed
Est: €600 - €800
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Howth Harbour Watercolour, 18 x 43cm (7 x 17) Signed and inscribed
Adam's
Nov. 16, 2022
J.W. Carey, R.U.A. (1859 - 1937) 'Near Rathmullen,' Highland Scene, Co. Donegal with birds etc.,
Est: €150 - €200
J.W. Carey, R.U.A. (1859 - 1937) 'Near Rathmullen,' Highland Scene, Co. Donegal with birds etc., watercolour, approx. 24cms x 37cms (9 1/2" x 14 1/2") signed lower left with label on reverse. (1)
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Joseph William Carey, RUA, Irish 1859-1937 Villager on a path w
Est: £150 - £200
Joseph William Carey, RUA, Irish 1859-1937 Villager on a path with a hill top castle beyond; watercolour and bodycolour heightened with touches of white and scratching out on paper, signed and dated 'J.W CAREY / 1893' (lower right), 34 x 24.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: Carey was an Irish artist who originally trained as an illustrator, later specialising in watercolours of rural scenes as in the present work. This scene is imbued with a poignant sense of peace and tranquillity, conveyed by the artist's inclusion of a single figure on the path, and the gentle light of the low-angled sun behind her. Nevertheless, the work avoids any feeling of loneliness, with the artist's composition drawing the viewer's attention to the smoke rising from the cottage, implying the activity and warmth of the hearth within.
Roseberys
Sep. 28, 2022
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Entrance, Port of Dublin Watercolour, 30 x 57cm (11¾ x 22½) Signed, dated 1916 and inscribed
Est: €500 - €800
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Entrance, Port of Dublin Watercolour, 30 x 57cm (11¾ x 22½) Signed, dated 1916 and inscribed
Adam's
Jun. 28, 2022
Carey, Joseph William - Errigal Donegall
Est: $400 - $500
Carey, Joseph William (1859-1937) Errigal Donegall Description: Watercolour on paper, signed on lower right J.W. Carey Dimension (PO): 11" x 21 1/2" Dimension (CM): 28 x 54.6 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Jun. 28, 2022
Carey, Joseph William - Moutain of Mourne
Est: $400 - $500
Carey, Joseph William (1859-1937) Moutain of Mourne Description: Watercolour on paper, signed on lower left J.W. Carey Dimension (PO): 11" x 21 1/2" Dimension (CM): 28 x 54.6 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Jun. 01, 2022
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859 - 1937) Hercules Street, in retrospect, 1870 Watercolour, 21.5 x 28.5cm (8¼ x 11¼) Signed and titled verso
Est: €400 - €600
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859 - 1937) Hercules Street, in retrospect, 1870 Watercolour, 21.5 x 28.5cm (8¼ x 11¼) Signed and titled verso
Adam's
Jun. 01, 2022
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Mountains of Mourne Watercolour, 16.5 x 33.5cm (6½ x 13¼'') Signed, inscribed and dated 1928
Est: €200 - €400
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) Mountains of Mourne Watercolour, 16.5 x 33.5cm (6½ x 13¼'') Signed, inscribed and dated 1928
Adam's
Apr. 26, 2022
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) High Street, Belfast 1820 (1917)
Est: €400 - €600
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) High Street, Belfast 1820 (1917) watercolour on paper signed, titled and dated 1917 lower left h:23 w:34.50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
Morgan O'Driscoll
Jun. 09, 2021
JOSEPH W. CAREY R.U.A. (1859-1937) Glengesh, Donegall (sic.) Watercolour, 25 x 38cm Signed lower lef
Est: €250 - €350
JOSEPH W. CAREY R.U.A. (1859-1937) Glengesh, Donegall (sic.) Watercolour, 25 x 38cm Signed lower left and inscribed with title lower right Starting Bid: € 175
Adam's
Jun. 09, 2021
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY RUA (1859-1937) Gathering Turf Watercolour, 20 x 36cm Signed
Est: €100 - €200
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY RUA (1859-1937) Gathering Turf Watercolour, 20 x 36cm Signed Starting Bid: € 70
Adam's
Apr. 09, 2021
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mountain, Hilltown, County Down
Est: £800 - £1,200
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937), Irish School, Watercolour, The Hen Mountain, Hilltown, County Down, A man on a horse-drawn cart with a woman outside a thatched house and chickens pecking in the foreground, with mountains beyond. Signed J W Carey and dated 1928 lower right, and titled lower left. Approx. 6 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Claydon Auctioneers
Feb. 17, 2021
* Carey (Joseph William, 1859-1937). Seascape with fishing boats and figures, 1904
Est: £150 - £200
* Carey (Joseph William, 1859-1937). Seascape with fishing boats and figures, 1904, watercolour, with traces of pencil, heightened with bodycolour, depicting a fisherman and his wife beside rowing boats on a beach looking out to sea towards a sailing ship, with a young boy and girl sitting amongst the fishing nets, signed and dated lower right, spotted, 34.7 x 52.2cm, gilt mount, framed and glazed, together with another watercolour by the same artist, depicting a female figure carrying a basket on her back traversing a windswept beach, with a sailing boat in the bay and a ruined dwelling on the cliff, signed lower right and dated '97, some light toning and spotting, 24.8 x 34.7cm, gilt mount, framed and glazed (glass with large crack), framer's printed label on verso 'M. Carson, 142 Dublin Road, Belfast Qty: (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 02, 2020
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937)Animated View of Poolbeg Lighthouse, with the Dublin Mountains and Ships in the BackgroundWatercolour, 16 x 36.5cm (6.25 x 14.5)Signed and dated 1920
Est: €500 - €600
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937)Animated View of Poolbeg Lighthouse, with the Dublin Mountains and Ships in the BackgroundWatercolour, 16 x 36.5cm (6.25 x 14.5)Signed and dated 1920
Adam's
Mar. 19, 2020
Joseph William Carey (Irish, 1859-1937). The Kill
Est: £200 - £300
Joseph William Carey (Irish, 1859-1937). The Killeries Irish Coastal Landscape with figures by cottages, Watercolour. Titled lower left, signed and dated lower right, 1932. 25 x 36.5cm. Framed and glazed. .
Ewbank's
Dec. 02, 2019
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) CONCARNEAU, 1930
Est: €700 - €1,000
signed and dated lower left; titled lower right; titled again on reverse
Whyte's
Sep. 16, 2019
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) THE MOUNTAINS OF MOURNE, 1929
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
signed and dated lower left; titled lower right; with Davis & Gray label on reverse
Whyte's
Jul. 25, 2019
* Carey (Joseph William, 1859-1937). The Gobbins, Belfast Lough, 1924
Est: £200 - £300
* Carey (Joseph William, 1859-1937). The Gobbins, Belfast Lough, 1924, fine watercolour on paper, heightened with touches of white bodycolour, titled, signed and dated, one or two insignificant spots (generally in very good condition), 22 x 33 cm (8.75 x 17 ins), framed and glazed, with King's Court Gallery framer's label to verso (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 13, 2019
James W Carey (1859 - 1937) - Glenveigh Castle 25 x 36cm
Est: $200 - $300
James W Carey (1859 - 1937) Glenveigh Castle watercolour 25 x 36cm signed lower left
Lawsons
May. 27, 2019
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) HIGH STREET, BELFAST (IN 1820), 1907 and CASTLE JUNCTION, BELFAST, 1915
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
both signed and dated; one titled
Whyte's
Mar. 04, 2019
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) BELFAST CASTLE, 1892
Est: €600 - €800
signed and dated lower left
Whyte's
Dec. 16, 2018
J. W CAREY RUA (1859 - 1937)West of Ireland Mountain LandscapesA pair, 35 x 52cmOne signed and dated 1920
Est: €400 - €600
J. W CAREY RUA (1859 - 1937)West of Ireland Mountain LandscapesA pair, 35 x 52cmOne signed and dated 1920 Starting Bid: EUR 280
Adam's
Dec. 16, 2018
J. W CAREY RUA (1859 - 1937)Achill SoundWatercolour, 35 x 52cmSigned and dated 1910 and inscribed with title
Est: €400 - €600
J. W CAREY RUA (1859 - 1937)Achill SoundWatercolour, 35 x 52cmSigned and dated 1910 and inscribed with title Starting Bid: EUR 280
Adam's
Nov. 26, 2018
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) GLEN SANNOX, ARRAN, SCOTLAND, 1920
Est: €600 - €800
signed and dated lower right; titled lower left
Whyte's
Jul. 09, 2018
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) KEIM-AN-EIGH, COUNTY CORK, 1929
Est: €200 - €300
signed and dated lower left; inscribed with title lower right
Whyte's
Jun. 21, 2018
Joe Cronin and Max Carey Hall of Fame Cards.
Est: $150 - $300
Both Signed and the lot comes with a PSA certificate.
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 17, 2018
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Bogland LandscapesA pair, watercolour, 23 x 38.5cm; 21.5 x 37cm
Est: €300 - €500
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Bogland LandscapesA pair, watercolour, 23 x 38.5cm; 21.5 x 37cm
Adam's
May. 30, 2018
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937)King John's Castle, CarlingfordWatercolour, 23 x 28cm (9 x 11)Signed and dated 1926
Est: €800 - €1,000
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937)King John's Castle, CarlingfordWatercolour, 23 x 28cm (9 x 11)Signed and dated 1926
Adam's
Feb. 28, 2018
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (1859-1937) 'Clare Island, Clew Bay, County Mayo' si
Est: £60 - £80
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (1859-1937) 'Clare Island, Clew Bay, County Mayo' signed, inscribed with title and date of 1918, watercolour, 15.5 x 35.5cm
Mallams
Feb. 26, 2018
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) DOE CASTLE, DONEGAL, 1929
Est: €600 - €800
signed and dated lower left; titled lower right
Whyte's
Feb. 25, 2018
JOSEPH W. CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Errigal DonegalWatercolour, 25 x 37cmSigned, inscribed and dated 1933 by the same hand.
Est: €200 - €400
JOSEPH W. CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Errigal DonegalWatercolour, 25 x 37cmSigned, inscribed and dated 1933 by the same hand.
Adam's
Feb. 25, 2018
JOSEPH W. CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Bantry BayWatercolour, 23 x 37.5cmSigned, inscribed and dated 1931
Est: €200 - €400
JOSEPH W. CAREY RUA (1859-1937)Bantry BayWatercolour, 23 x 37.5cmSigned, inscribed and dated 1931
Adam's
Dec. 11, 2017
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) and others FIGURE IN A LANDSCAPE
Est: €150 - €200
signed lower left
Whyte's
Jul. 18, 2017
Joseph William Carey Cushendall from Layd Watercolour and pencil Signed
Est: £200 - £400
Joseph William Carey (1859-1937) Cushendall from Layd Watercolour and pencil Signed, titled and dated 1925, lower right 25 x 45.5cm (9 3/4 x 17 7/8in.) Together with another watercolour by Ray Cochrane, Reflections, Genoa River, Victoria, signed and dated 32, lower right, 18.5 x 27cm (7 1/4 x 10 5/8in.) (2)
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 17, 2017
Joseph William Carey RUA (1859-1937) and others FIGURE IN A LANDSCAPE
Est: €300 - €400
signed lower left
Whyte's
May. 29, 2017
JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (1859-1937), WATERCOLOR
Est: $120 - $200
Boy at lake Sight- 6 1/2" x 10" Overall- 11 1/2" x 15 1/2"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.