Rudolph Ihlee Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Rudolph Ihlee Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 11, 2026
⊕ RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH 1883-1968)
Est: £30 - £40
⊕ RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH 1883-1968) THREE BOYS BY A WALL pencil on brown paper; 36 x 25cm; 14 1/4 x 10in; 59 x 46.5cm (23 1/4 x 18 1/4in framed) Provenance: Belgrave Gallery, London, no. 31 The present work is a study for Ihlee's painting Les Gosses of 1921 (see James Trollope, Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure, London, 2022, p. 34, illustrated).
Olympia Auctions
Jun. 03, 2025
Rudolph Ihlee, Latour-de-France, 1931
Est: £800 - £1,200
Rudolph Ihlee, British 1883-1968 - Latour-de-France, 1931; oil on canvas, signed lower left 'R Ihlee', 50.5 x 61 cm (ARR) Provenance: Ader Nordmann, Paris, Tableaux Modernes, 17th February 2017, lot 275 (as 'Algerian landscape'); private collection, purchased from the above Exhibited: Gallery Campistro, Perpignan, 1931 Literature: James Trollope, 'The Road to Collioure', Lund Humphries, London, 2022, no.LR48 p.118 Note: the work was painted while Ihlee was in Collioure (1922-40) and shows a village in the Pyrénées Orientales. With thanks to James Trollope for his assistance in the cataloguing of this work.
Roseberys
May. 22, 2025
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £500 - £800
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Portrait of Rachel signed and dated 'RIhlee | 63' (lower right) oil on board 45 x 37.5cm Provenance: With New English Art Club, London
Cheffins
May. 22, 2025
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Portrait of a gentleman in an interior signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 192[?]' (upper right) oil on board 40 x 31.5cm Provenance: With Brandler Galleries, Brentwood, where purchased in the late 1990s by the current owner
Cheffins
May. 22, 2025
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £400 - £600
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Melanie['s] Head, Brittany signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 1921.' (upper left) oil on board 35 x 25cm Born in 1883 to German parents, Rudolph Ihlee was a British artist whose quiet, yet distinctive career, earned him a small and devoted following. Ihlee's artistic aptitude was identified early, and by 1906 he was studying at The Slade, amongst contemporaries including C.R.W. Nevinson, Stanley Spencer and Mark Gertler. At The Slade, Ihlee’s technical precision and sensitivity to tone and atmosphere earned him several notable prizes. A seismic chapter in Ihlee’s career unfolded during his extended period in Brittany and Collioure, where he lived for many years. Here, alongside artists Edgar Hereford (lot 300) and Henri Vergé-Sarrat (lot 456), Ihlee immersed himself in the vibrant coastal scenery and the region’s rich cultural traditions. Preferring to mix with the local 'wine-growers and anchovy salters', the dazzling clarity of Mediterranean light and the simplicity of local life had a profound influence on his artistic approach, leading to some of his most evocative work. Ihlee's Brittany paintings reveal a restrained palette and an almost meditative attention to detail, blending British reserve with Continental sensibility. Though less widely known than some of his contemporaries, Ihlee’s work has enjoyed renewed appreciation in recent years. His gentle mastery and ability to capture atmosphere and structure with subtle elegance place him firmly among the noteworthy British artists of his generation.
Cheffins
Apr. 15, 2025
▲ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
▲ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) The outskirts of Collioure (Les Alentours du village), 1926 oil on canvas 51 x 61cm Exhibited: Salon d’Automne, 1926. Literature: James Trollope, 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure', published by Lund Humphries, 2022, listed page 116. Condition Report: Framed: 67 x 77cm Small losses and light surface scratches in the lower right corner. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Sep. 11, 2024
Rudolph Ihlee, The Aloe, 1927;
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Rudolph Ihlee, British 1883-1968 - The Aloe, 1927; oil on board, signed and dated lower left 'R Ihlee 1927', 37 x 44.5 cm (ARR) Literature: James Trollope, 'The Road to Collioure', Lund Humphries, London, p.116 Note: 'The Aloe', painted near the French Mediterranean fishing port of Collioure in the Summer of 1927. Ihlee, who lived in Collioure from 1922 to 1940, completed 25 oil paintings in 1927. The '2709' stamped on the back indicates it was the 9th work produced that year. With thanks to James Trollope for his assistance in the cataloguing of this work.
Roseberys
Mar. 12, 2024
Rudolph Ihlee, British 1883-1968 - Church at Guilvinec, Brittany, 1921; oil on board, signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 1921', 24 x 33.5 cm (ARR) Literature: James Trollope, 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure', Lund Humphries, London: 2022, p.114
Est: £300 - £400
Rudolph Ihlee, British 1883-1968 - Church at Guilvinec, Brittany, 1921; oil on board, signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 1921', 24 x 33.5 cm (ARR) Literature: James Trollope, 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure', Lund Humphries, London: 2022, p.114 (illus)
Roseberys
Oct. 19, 2022
λ RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH 1883-1968), OLIVE GROVE
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
λ RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH 1883-1968)OLIVE GROVEOil on canvasSigned (lower right)51 x 61cm (20 x 24 in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 04, 2022
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £400 - £600
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) ▴ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Still life with leeks signed 'R.Ihlee', oil on canvas 61 x 74cm Literature: James Trollope, 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure', published by Lund Humphries Ltd., London, 2022, catalogue ref. Trollope C134. Condition Report: Framed size: 69.5 x 85cm A 3cm x 2cm area of paint loss in the centre and dent in this area. A 5cm scratch with small paint loss to right side in blue ara. A scratch and paint loss to chopping board. Some light abrasians elsewhere. Seen under uv light, no obvious retouching shown.
Sworders
Oct. 04, 2022
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £500 - £700
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) ▴ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Le Chemin de la Mer, Vigo, Spain signed 'R.Ihlee' l.l., oil on canvas 47 x 56cm Literature: Illustrated in 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure' by James Trollope, published by Lund Humphries Ltd., London, 2022, p.88. Catalogue ref. Trollope S23. Exhibited: New English Art Club as 'The Beach, Vigo'. Condition Report: Framed size: 68 x 80cm Please contact department for condition report.
Sworders
Oct. 04, 2022
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) ▴ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) The Bridge at Hendaye signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 1922' l.l., oil on canvas 51 x 61cm Literature: The lot is illustrated in 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure', by James Trollope, published by Lund Humphries Ltd., London, 2022, p.84. Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) was a prize-winning student at the Slade in the company of Stanley Spencer, CRW Nevinson and Mark Gertler. Although he had four solo exhibitions in London, he spent much of his career in Collioure, in the South of France. A new book by James Trollope, 'Rudolph Ihlee: The Road to Collioure' chronicles his travels in France, Algeria and Spain, and includes the first catalogue of his work. The catalogue reference of The Bridge at Hendaye is Trollope RF4. Please contact dept for condition report
Sworders
Oct. 05, 2021
*Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £600 - £800
*Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) *Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) 'Fishing Boats in Dry Dock' signed and dated 'R. Ihlee '66' l.l., inscribed as titled on New English Art Club label verso, oil on board 61 x 73cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Dec. 03, 2019
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) The Mountain Road 20 x 24in.
Est: £800 - £1,200
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) oil on canvas The Mountain Road New English Art Club label verso 20 x 24in.
Gorringes
Sep. 21, 2019
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), landscape scene with figures, plants and buildin
Est: £200 - £300
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), landscape scene with figures, plants and buildings, signed oil on canvas dated '32, housed in a gilt frame, the oil 44.5cm x 36.5cm - Stock Ref:7886-1
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2018
AR Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) The Childrens' Matinee
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) The Childrens' Matineesigned 'R.Ihlee' (lower right) oil on board 40 x 57.5cm (15 3/4 x 22 5/8in). ProvenanceWith Belgrave Gallery Ltd, LondonWith Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2018
AR RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH, 1883-1968) Denia signed and dated ‘R Ihlee ‘58’ (lower right) o
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
AR RUDOLPH IHLEE (BRITISH, 1883-1968) Denia signed and dated ‘R Ihlee ‘58’ (lower right) oil on board 46 x 54.5cm (18 1/8 x 21 7/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 29, 2017
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Rachel 25.5 x 21in.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
§ Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) oil on board Rachel signed and dated ''62, New English Art Club label verso 25.5 x 21in.
Gorringes
Nov. 16, 2015
RUDOLPH IHLEE (British, 1883-1968) Public Gardens, Avignon 1922 oil on panel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
RUDOLPH IHLEE (British, 1883-1968) Public Gardens, Avignon 1922 oil on panel signed and dated lower left: R.Ihlee 1922 44 x 36.5cm PROVENANCE: Chenil Gallery, London Stephen Bartley Gallery, London, 1986 (label verso) EXHIBITIONS: Chenil Gallery, London, May 1925, cat. no. 46
Leonard Joel
Jul. 08, 2015
RUDOLF IHLEE (1883-1968) Portrait of a young lady, signed,
Est: £100 - £200
RUDOLF IHLEE (1883-1968) Portrait of a young lady, signed, pencil, 31cm x 21cm
Mallams
Oct. 03, 2014
RUDOLF IHLEE (1883-1968) Breton Serving Maid,
Est: £50 - £100
RUDOLF IHLEE (1883-1968) Breton Serving Maid, signed (possibly on separate slip), pencil drawing, 27 x 11cm; and a pair of further female studies attributed to the same hand, 30 x 20cm (3)
Mallams
Jul. 26, 2014
Rudolph Ihlee (1886-1968) ''Factory at Argeles
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Rudolph Ihlee (1886-1968) ''Factory at Argeles near Collioure'' Oil on canvas, 61.5cm by 71cm Provenance: Purchased from Isabel Ihlee, the artist's widow, in 1985 Private Collection UK *this lot is subject to Artists' Resale Rights
Tennants
Mar. 04, 2013
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) WORKERS, ALGIERS, 1924
Est: €700 - €900
signed and dated lower left; numbered [2408] on reverse
Whyte's
Mar. 04, 2013
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) BRIDGE, ALGIERS, 1926
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
signed and dated lower left; numbered 2604 on reverse; with James Bourlet & Sons [Nassau St., Dublin] also on reverse
Whyte's
May. 29, 2012
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Breton farm signed 'R.Ihlee' (lower left), oil on canvas 38.5 x 46cm (15 3/16 x 18 1/8in).
Bonhams
Mar. 20, 2012
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) Landscape near Collioure
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Landscape near Collioure signed 'R Ihlee' (lower right), oil on canvas 39 x 46.5cm (15 3/8 x 18 5/16in).
Bonhams
Jan. 17, 2012
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) Senegalese gardener
Est: £600 - £800
Senegalese gardener signed 'R Ihlee 1922' (lower right), oil on canvas 40 x 47.5cm (15 3/4 x 18 11/16in). oil sketch of rooftops on board verso
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2011
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) Kitchen still life
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Kitchen still life signed 'RIhlee' (lower right), oil on canvas 61 x 74cm (24 x 29 1/8in).
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2011
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), Oil on canvas, still
Est: £200 - £400
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), Oil on canvas, still life with limes, signed lower left (23 x 28½").
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 12, 2011
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), A framed oils on board
Est: £300 - £500
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968), A framed oils on board portrait of "Madam Battés", signed and dated 1921 (13 x 10").
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 22, 2011
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) Avenue of trees
Est: £600 - £800
Avenue of trees signed and dated 'R Ihlee/64' (lower left), oil on board 38 x 46cm (14 15/16 x 18 1/8in).
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2011
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £400 - £600
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) A Breton Fisherman signed and dated 'R.Ihlee 1921' (upper left) oil on board 19 x 15¾ in. (48.2 x 40 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 09, 2010
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Woman carrying pots in a village, 20 x 24in.
Est: £500 - £700
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) oil on canvas, Woman carrying pots in a village, signed, 20 x 24in.
Gorringes
Apr. 28, 2010
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) The officer
Est: -
The officer signed and dated 'R.Ihlee 1919' (lower right) pencil 33.5 x 24.5cm (13 3/16 x 9 5/8in).
Bonhams
Feb. 18, 2010
RUDOLPH IHLEE (1883-1968) BRITISH Landscape with
Est: £500 - £800
RUDOLPH IHLEE (1883-1968) BRITISH Landscape with trees and figures. Signed and dated '64. Oil on board. 14 x 17.5ins. Provenance: Christies 1998.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 16, 2008
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £300 - £500
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Study for 'The berry pickers' pencil 10¼ x 8¾ in. (26 x 22.2 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2008
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968). Factory at Argeles
Est: -
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968). Factory at Argeles (near Collioure), oil on canvas, 61cm x 75cm. Provenance: The vendor purchased this picture from his friend, the artist's widow Isabel in 1985.
Golding Young & Mawer
Sep. 02, 2008
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £500 - £800
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) Study for 'The berry pickers' pencil 10¼ x 8¾ in. (26 x 22.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 24, 2007
RUDOLPH IHLEE, 1883-1968
Est: £300 - £400
The Ramparts,Fort Villefranche,1929 oil on canvas 38 x 46 cm
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2007
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
The Three Graces signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 21' (lower right) oil on board 77 x 65 cm. (30 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.)
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2007
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Reclining Nude signed and dated 'R. Ihlee 1920' (upper left) oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm. (20 x 24 in.)
Bonhams
Jun. 07, 2007
Rudolph Ihlee, 1883-1968 , le bateaux de cangas
Est: £1,800 - £2,500
signed oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Mar. 07, 2007
Sunlit Landscape
Est: £400 - £600
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968) Sunlit Landscape signed and dated 'R Ihlee 1927' (lower right) oil on panel 15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.8 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 13, 2006
Rudolph Ihlee (British, 1883-1968)
Est: £600 - £800
Harbour signed 'R.Ihlee' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 07, 2006
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
The Berry Pickers signed and dated 'R Ihlee 19' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 07, 2006
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Sunlit Landscape signed and dated 'R Ihlee 1927' (lower right) oil on panel 15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.8 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 24, 2006
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Harbour signed 'R.Ihlee' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 24, 2006
Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
View to the Coast signed 'R. Ihlee' (lower left) oil on canvas 18 x 22 in. (45.8 x 55.9 cm.)
Christie's