James Le Jeune Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Le Jeune Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 29, 2026
λ James Le Jeune (Canadian-Irish 1910 - 1983) Self-Portrait signed 'Le Jeune' (lower left) oil on canvas 29 x 23.5 cm, framed and glazed 46.5 x 40.5 cm
Est: £500 - £700
λ James Le Jeune (Canadian-Irish 1910 - 1983) Self-Portrait signed 'Le Jeune' (lower left) oil on canvas 29 x 23.5 cm, framed and glazed 46.5 x 40.5 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2026
James Le Jeune (Irish-Canadian, 1910-1983), Swiss Guards outside the Vatican
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
James Le Jeune (Irish-Canadian, 1910-1983) Swiss Guards outside the Vatican Oil on canvas Signed lower right Dimensions: (Frame) 22 in. (H) x 27 in. (W) (Canvas) 19.75 in. (H) x 24 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 26, 2025
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Westminster Abbey, London Watercolour, 39 x 32cm (15¼ x 12½) Signed
Est: €600 - €800
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Westminster Abbey, London Watercolour, 39 x 32cm (15¼ x 12½) Signed
Adam's
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ James Le Jeune RHA (Canadian-Irish, 1910-1983)
Est: £600 - £800
▲ James Le Jeune RHA (Canadian-Irish, 1910-1983) 'The Rocks, Clogher Head' signed 'LE JEUNE' l.l., oil on canvas board 25 x 36cm Provenance: Christie's/Hamilton Osborne King, Dublin, 26 May 1993, lot 111. Condition Report: Framed: 41 x 51cm Presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Oct. 02, 2025
JAMES GEORGE LE JEUNE, CANADA (SASKATCHEWAN), IRELAND 1910-1983, BEFORE THE HUNT, Oil on canvas, 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (43.8 x 54 cm.), Frame: 26 x 30 in. (66 x 76.2 cm.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES GEORGE LE JEUNE CANADA (SASKATCHEWAN), IRELAND, 1910-1983 BEFORE THE HUNT Oil on canvas Lower left signed: J. Le Jeune
Potomack Company
Sep. 29, 2025
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE VILLAGE OF DOOAGH, ACHILL ISLAND, COUNTY MAYO
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE VILLAGE OF DOOAGH, ACHILL ISLAND, COUNTY MAYO oil on board signed lower right; titled on reverse h:20 w:24 in. Provenance: Whyte's, 25 May 2015, lot 130; Private collection James le Jeune was born in Canada in 1910 to an Irish mother and English/French father. He studied in Paris, London and New York before joining the British army. He settled in Ireland in the 1950s by which point he was painting professionally. In 1954, le Jeune had his first one-man show at the Victor Waddington Galleries in Dublin. He was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Hi-bernian Academy, Dublin, and became a full member there by 1973. Le Jeune is known for his skill in portraiture, his sitters included politician Thomas O'Higgins and actress May Craig. He also found himself painting his surroundings, from the Dublin Docks to Achill Island to Brittany and London. His works can be seen in the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Portrait Collection.
Whyte's
Sep. 29, 2025
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) DONEGAL BAY, 1974
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) DONEGAL BAY, 1974 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right; inscribed on label on reverse h:30 w:40 in. Provenance: Adam's, 31 May 2006, lot 170; Private collection James le Jeune was born in Canada in 1910 to an Irish mother and English/French father. He studied in Paris, London and New York before joining the British army. He settled in Ireland in the 1950s by which point he was painting professionally. In 1954, le Jeune had his first one-man show at the Victor Waddington Galleries in Dublin. He was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, and became a full member there by 1973. Le Jeune is known for his skill in portraiture, his sitters included politician Thomas O'Higgins and actress May Craig. He also found himself painting his surroundings, from the Dublin Docks to Achill Island to Brittany and London. His works can be seen in the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Portrait Collection.
Whyte's
Mar. 26, 2025
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Rocky Beach Scene with Figures Oil on canvas, 45 x 50.5cm (17¾ x 20) Signed
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Rocky Beach Scene with Figures Oil on canvas, 45 x 50.5cm (17¾ x 20) Signed
Adam's
Mar. 03, 2025
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) BEACH SCENE, c.1970
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) BEACH SCENE, c.1970 oil on board signed lower left h:16 w:20 in. Provenance: Whyte's, 28 May 2018, lot 150; Private collection
Whyte's
Dec. 04, 2024
James le Jeune (1910-1983) Hunting Scene Oil on board, 34 x 45cm (13¼ x 17¾'') Signed
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
James le Jeune (1910-1983) Hunting Scene Oil on board, 34 x 45cm (13¼ x 17¾'') Signed
Adam's
Dec. 04, 2024
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Girls in a Summer Field Oil on board 40 x 50cm (15 ¾ x 19½”) Signed
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Girls in a Summer Field Oil on board 40 x 50cm (15 ¾ x 19½”) Signed
Adam's
Nov. 14, 2024
§ JAMES LE JEUNE R.H.A. (IRISH 1910-1983)
Est: £500 - £700
JAMES LE JEUNE R.H.A. (IRISH 1910-1983) WESTMINSTER ABBEY Signed, watercolour 38cm x 32cm (15in x 12.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 11, 2024
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) LOW TIDE, BRITTAS, COUNTY WICKLOW, c.1977
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) LOW TIDE, BRITTAS, COUNTY WICKLOW, c.1977 oil on board signed lower right; titled on reverse h:15.75 w:19.75 in. Exhibited: RHA, Dublin, 1977, catalogue no. 95
Whyte's
Mar. 11, 2024
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) KINSALE, COUNTY CORK
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) KINSALE, COUNTY CORK oil on board signed lower left; titled on reverse h:14 w:18 in.
Whyte's
Mar. 11, 2024
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) TOWN IN WEXFORD
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) TOWN IN WEXFORD oil on board signed lower right; titled on reverse h:12 w:20 in.
Whyte's
Dec. 12, 2023
James George Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983), 'Town in Wexford', oil on board, 28 x 50cm
Est: £400 - £600
§ James George Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) 'Town in Wexford' oil on board signed
Gorringes
Oct. 02, 2023
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE THAMES FERRY
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE THAMES FERRY oil on board signed lower left; inscribed on Rowley Gallery [London] label on reverse h:18 w:24 in.
Whyte's
Apr. 18, 2023
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Sunlit Glade
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Sunlit Glade oil on board signed 'LE JEUNE' lower left and titled verso h:30.50 w:40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
Morgan O'Driscoll
Apr. 18, 2023
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Sandymount Strand
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Sandymount Strand oil on board signed 'LE JEUNE' lower left h:35 w:45.50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
Morgan O'Driscoll
Mar. 06, 2023
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE PERFECT STORM - WAVES OFF BRITTAINY COAST
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) THE PERFECT STORM - WAVES OFF BRITTAINY COAST oil on canvas signed lower right h:30 w:40 in. Provenance: Whyte's, 29 September 2008, lot 97; Private collection
Whyte's
Mar. 01, 2023
James le Jeune RHA (1910 - 1983) Upper Baggot Street (Dublin) Oil on board, 40 x 50cm (15¾ x 19¾) Signed, titled on artist's label verso
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910 - 1983) Upper Baggot Street (Dublin) Oil on board, 40 x 50cm (15¾ x 19¾) Signed, titled on artist's label verso
Adam's
Mar. 01, 2023
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Portrait of a young woman Oil on canvas, 61 x 50.8cm (24 x 20) Signed
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Portrait of a young woman Oil on canvas, 61 x 50.8cm (24 x 20) Signed
Adam's
Dec. 07, 2022
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Le Touquet Café Scene Oil on canvas, 30 x 38cm (11¾ x 15) Signed, inscribed indistinctly verso
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Le Touquet Café Scene Oil on canvas, 30 x 38cm (11¾ x 15) Signed, inscribed indistinctly verso
Adam's
Oct. 11, 2022
James Le Jeune RHA, Irish/Canadian 1910-1983 - Le Touquet, Cafe Scene;
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
James Le Jeune RHA, Irish/Canadian 1910-1983 - Le Touquet, Cafe Scene; oil on canvas, signed lower left 'J. Le Jeune', 30 x 38 cm (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Sep. 28, 2022
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) 'Nerja' Oil on canvas on board, 30 x 40cm (11 ¾ x 15 ¾) Signed
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) 'Nerja' Oil on canvas on board, 30 x 40cm (11 ¾ x 15 ¾) Signed
Adam's
Jun. 30, 2022
† James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Irish-Canadian, portrait of a gentleman in profile, preparatory pencil sketch on paper, signed and dated 1956, 29.5 cm x 23 cm framed and glazed.
Est: £200 - £300
† James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Irish-Canadian, portrait of a gentleman in profile, preparatory pencil sketch on paper, signed and dated 1956, 29.5 cm x 23 cm framed and glazed.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Mar. 30, 2022
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Market at Anncey Oil on canvas, 35 x 45.7cm (14 x 18'') Signed Exhibited: Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy 1955, catalogue no. 73.
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Market at Anncey Oil on canvas, 35 x 45.7cm (14 x 18'') Signed Exhibited: Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy 1955, catalogue no. 73.
Adam's
Feb. 27, 2022
James Le Jeune, Pastel and Oil on Paper
Est: $200 - $300
James Le Jeune, British (1910-1983). Pastel and Oil on Paper. Signed Lower Left. Circa 1950s. In Original Frame Under Glass. Royal Hiberian Academy Artist. Condition: Generally Very Good Condition. Dimensions: Sight- 14.25" x 11" Frame- 16" x 12.75". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.
World Auction Gallery
Oct. 26, 2021
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Douarnenez Harbour
Est: €7,000 - €9,000
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Douarnenez Harbour oil on canvas signed lower left h:64 w:76.50 cm. Provenance: Purchased for £45.00 on 17th January 1950 by Mr Simpson; James Adams, Dublin, Important Irish Art, 2nd April 2008 lot 58; Private Collection In this bright Impressionist painting of Rosmeur, one of the four harbours at Douarnenez in Brittany, small fishing boats cluster against the quay wall, to offload their cargoes of tuna and other fish. In the background the masts of larger sailing vessels form a vertical pattern against the pale blue sky. The waters of the harbour are painted a deep ultramarine blue, against which the white hulls of the fishing boats stand out. On the quay wall, men mend nets and carry tuna. Although le Jeune is best known for his Impressionist views of Dublin street scenes and race meetings in Ireland, he also painted in Brittany, delighting in the historic architecture, the sparkle of sun on water and the bustling everyday activity on quaysides. Born into a musical and artistic family in Saskatoon, Canada, in 1910, le Jeune spent his early years in St. Brieuc in Brittany, before being sent to boarding school in Northampton, England. By the early 1930's he was an art student, firstly in Paris, then at Heatherley's and the Byam Shaw schools in London. Moving to New York he continued his studies at the Art Students League. He also studied architecture at the Central London Polytechnic and trained in the office of Giles Gilbert Scott. During WWII, le Jeune served in the British army in Italy and Tunisia, where he was involved in building Bailey Bridges. After the war he worked for a time as an architect but continued to paint. In 1949 began to exhibit with the NEAC, and the following year moved with his wife Pamela (née Mocatta) to Delgany in Co. Wicklow, commencing exhibiting with the RHA (he was elected an associate member in 1963) and with other annual exhibitions in Dublin, such as the Dublin Painters, and the Watercolour Society of Ireland. During the 1960's he divided his time between Dublin and New York, working and exhibiting in both cities. His daughter Elizabeth le Jeune is a sculptor. Peter Murray, September 2021
Morgan O'Driscoll
May. 31, 2021
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) A SUMMER'S DAY, WEST OF IRELAND
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) A SUMMER'S DAY, WEST OF IRELAND oil on canvas signed lower left h:22.50 w:30.50 in.
Whyte's
Dec. 09, 2020
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Gathering for the Start Oil on canvas, 55 x 75cm (21½ x 29½'') Signed
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) Gathering for the Start Oil on canvas, 55 x 75cm (21½ x 29½'') Signed
Adam's
Dec. 09, 2020
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) The Stroll Oil on board, 33.5 x 44.5cm (13¼ x 17½'') Signed
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) The Stroll Oil on board, 33.5 x 44.5cm (13¼ x 17½'') Signed
Adam's
Dec. 07, 2020
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) MOORE STREET, DUBLIN, c.1955
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
signed lower left
Whyte's
Apr. 14, 2020
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Rounding Up (1966)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Rounding Up (1966) oil on canvas laid on board signed lower right h:30.50 w:40.60 cm. Provenance: Christie's, London, The Irish Art Sale, 10th May 2007, Lot 124; Private Collection
Morgan O'Driscoll
Dec. 02, 2019
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) FAIRY TALES
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
signed lower left; with Simpson & Connell [Glasgow] label on reverse
Whyte's
Sep. 25, 2019
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Cliff top view with rowing boatOil on canvas, 51 x 61cm (20 x 24)Signed
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Cliff top view with rowing boatOil on canvas, 51 x 61cm (20 x 24)Signed
Adam's
Jun. 12, 2019
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Portrait of Two ChildrenOil on canvas, 60 x 81cm (23½ x 31¾'')SignedJames le Jeune was born in Canada to an Irish mother and French/English father, but lived in Brittany from the age of two. After a period of study i
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Portrait of Two ChildrenOil on canvas, 60 x 81cm (23½ x 31¾'')SignedJames le Jeune was born in Canada to an Irish mother and French/English father, but lived in Brittany from the age of two. After a period of study in Paris, he went on to Heatherleys Academy and the Byam Shaw School in London, and then to the Students League in New York. Returning to London he formally studied architecture at the London Polytechnic before joining the British Army to serve in Africa and Italy during World War II.Following his service le Jeune worked as a architect but began exhibiting paintings at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, and in 1950 exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy. In that year he moved to Ireland, and began exhibiting at the RHA where he was elected a full member in 1973. While living in Ireland he continued to exhibit in London, but his first solo show was held at Victor Waddington Galleries in Dublin in 1954, and he contributed regularly to Water Colour Society of Ireland shows. Le Jeunes work can be found in the collections of the National Gallery, Abbey Theatre, National Self-Portrait Collection and Crawford Gallery, while many examples are found in private collection in America where he occasionally painted.
Adam's
May. 27, 2019
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) CORK VERSUS TIPPERARY, MUNSTER HURLING FINAL
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
signed lower right
Whyte's
Mar. 09, 2019
JAMES LE JEUNE (BRITISH, 1910) THE GAME OIL ON CANVAS BOARD 15-3/8 X 19-3/4 INCH
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Le Jeune (British, 1910) The Game Oil on canvas board 15-3/8 x 19-3/4 inches (39.1 x 50.2 cm) Signed lower right: Le Jeune PROVENANCE: The artist; Private collection, New York, gift from the above; By descent to the present owner. A depiction of a field hockey game in progress. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 05, 2018
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Children Playing in a GardenOil on canvas, 35 x 45cm (13¾ x 17¾'')Signed
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Children Playing in a GardenOil on canvas, 35 x 45cm (13¾ x 17¾'')Signed
Adam's
Dec. 05, 2018
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Idyllic Days - Children Playing on a BeachOil on canvas, 31 x 46cm (12¼ x 18'')Signed
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Idyllic Days - Children Playing on a BeachOil on canvas, 31 x 46cm (12¼ x 18'')Signed
Adam's
Nov. 21, 2018
JAMES LE JEUNE, R.H.A. | Dalkey Island, Co. Dublin
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
oil on board
Sotheby's
Nov. 12, 2018
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Nantes Porte, St. Louis
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
James Le Jeune (1910-1983) Nantes Porte, St. Louis oil on canvas signed top right h:61 w:51 cm. Provenance: Artist's label verso; Private Collection
Morgan O'Driscoll
Oct. 01, 2018
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) LANDSCAPE [FIGURE ON A TREE LINE ROAD]
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
signed lower left; titled on label on reverse
Whyte's
May. 30, 2018
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Children Playing on a BeachOil on canvas board, 35.5 x 45.5cm (14 x 18)Signed
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
James Le Jeune RHA (1910-1983)Children Playing on a BeachOil on canvas board, 35.5 x 45.5cm (14 x 18)Signed
Adam's
May. 28, 2018
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) BEACH SCENE, c.1970
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
signed lower left
Whyte's
Feb. 26, 2018
James le Jeune RHA (1910-1983) IRISH COASTLINE, A SUMMER'S DAY
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
signed lower left
Whyte's
Feb. 25, 2018
LE JEUNE, James. Oil on Board. Children at the
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Beach. Signed lower left. James Le Jeune (British, 1910-1983). From a Northport, NY home.
Clarke Auction Gallery