Fred Yates Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1922 - d. 2008

One of Britain's self-taught painters, artist Fred Yates has become a well-known figure in the art world for his portrayal of village life in England and France. Born in Manchester in 1922, Yates started out as an insurance clerk and later served during WWII before returning to his home to pursue a career in art. Painter Fred Yates believed that simplicity and a child's mind produce the most beautiful art, and he held fast to these principles throughout his artistic career.

Yates' cityscape paintings for sale often feature thick, textured paint showing outdoor scenes such as industrial buildings in Manchester, beaches and cliffs in Cornwall, and churches in Rancon, France. Artist Fred Yates' work has been exhibited in many prestigious museums including the Tate Gallery and the Brighton and Hove Art Gallery. Purchase exceptional cityscape paintings at auction and reminisce about your favorite places in the world.

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  • ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £600 - £800

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008) 'Not Much Doin' inscribed with title on stretcher verso, oil on canvas 30 x 90cm Condition Report: Framed: 43 x 103cm Appears to be in good condition. Well presented and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £600 - £800

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008) 'Runaway Train' signed 'FRED YATES' l.c., inscribed with title on stretcher verso, oil on canvas 30 x 90cm, unframed Condition Report: Tiny speckles of light surface dirt. Appears to be in otherwise good condition. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £700 - £900

    ▲ Fred Yates (1922-2008) 'Study of Australian Indigenous Peoples' signed 'FRED YATES' l.c., oil on canvas 80 x 64cm Provenance: With John Martin Gallery, London. Condition Report: Framed: 99.5 x 84cm Appears to be in good condition. Well presented and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light or viewed out of glazed frame, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • § FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008)
    Apr. 02, 2025

    § FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008) SEA CLIFFS, CORNWALL Signed verso, oil on board 56.5cm x 31cm (22.25in x 12.25in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • § FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008)
    Apr. 02, 2025

    § FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008)

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    FRED YATES (BRITISH 1922-2008) STREET PARTY Signed verso, oil on board  23cm x 41cm (9in x 16in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Fred Yates (1922-2008), MILLENNIUM MADNESS
    Mar. 27, 2025

    Fred Yates (1922-2008), MILLENNIUM MADNESS

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Fred Yates (1922-2008), British MILLENNIUM MADNESS oil on canvas signed and titled verso 47.5 x 30 in — 120.7 x 76.2 cm Estimate: $5,000—8,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) TWO MALE NUDES
    Mar. 27, 2025

    ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) TWO MALE NUDES

    Est: £150 - £200

    ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) TWO MALE NUDES Signed, Atelier stamp verso Oil on canvas Unframed (41.5cm x 24cm)

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Boswedden Cottage
    Mar. 26, 2025

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Boswedden Cottage

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Boswedden Cottage signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 121.5 x 139cm (47 13/16 x 54 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) View of the Estuary
    Mar. 26, 2025

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) View of the Estuary

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) View of the Estuary signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on canvas 50 x 74.5cm (19 11/16 x 29 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • FRED YATES (1922-2008) - AN ENGLISH WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF HOUSES AND A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE
    Feb. 27, 2025

    FRED YATES (1922-2008) - AN ENGLISH WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF HOUSES AND A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE

    Est: €250 - €350

    Fred YATES (1922-2008). An English watercolor painting on paper depicting houses and a mountain landscape. Signed by the artist. Circa 1980s. H: 45 cm - W: 60 cm This lot possibly qualifies for Artist's Resale Right / consult our catalog of 'conditions of sale'.

    Ostantix Auctions
  • ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) FIGURES ON A STREET
    Jan. 23, 2025

    ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) FIGURES ON A STREET

    Est: £400 - £600

    ‡ FRED YATES (1922-2008) FIGURES ON A STREET Signed Oil on board (43cm x 60cm)

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008), a Corni
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008), a Corni

    Est: £200 - £300

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008), a Cornish harbour scene, signed l.r., oil on canvas, 40 by 75cm, unframed. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Tintern Abbey
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Tintern Abbey

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Tintern Abbey signed 'FRED YATES' (lower left) oil on board 59 x 53.5cm (23 1/4 x 21 1/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Polruan
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Polruan

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Polruan signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower right) oil on board 24.5 x 40cm (9 5/8 x 15 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Hampstead Village School
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Hampstead Village School

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Hampstead Village School signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 108.5 x 77cm (42 11/16 x 30 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Buckingham Palace (together with a further oil on board, Figures in the Street, by the same hand(2))
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Buckingham Palace (together with a further oil on board, Figures in the Street, by the same hand(2))

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Buckingham Palace signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower left) oil on board 22 x 21.5cm (8 11/16 x 8 7/16in). together with a further oil on board, Figures in the Street, by the same hand (2)

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Garden in Bloom (together with two further oil on board paintings, of park scenes, by the same hand(3))
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Garden in Bloom (together with two further oil on board paintings, of park scenes, by the same hand(3))

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Garden in Bloom signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower centre) oil on canvasboard 16 x 23.5cm (6 5/16 x 9 1/4in). together with two further oil on board paintings, of park scenes, by the same hand (3)

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Flowers in Bloom
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Flowers in Bloom

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Flowers in Bloom signed 'FRED YATES' (lower left) oil on board 48 x 63cm (18 7/8 x 24 13/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Open Day
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Open Day

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Open Day signed 'FRED YATES' (lower left) oil on canvas 60 x 73cm (23 5/8 x 28 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Penzance, Paddington
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Penzance, Paddington

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Penzance, Paddington signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 89.5 x 91cm (35 1/4 x 35 13/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Woodland Edge
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Woodland Edge

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Woodland Edge signed 'FRED YATES' (at right edge) oil on canvas 76 x 101.5cm (29 15/16 x 39 15/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boat, Porthleven
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boat, Porthleven

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boat, Porthleven signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower left) oil on board 49.5 x 59.5cm (19 1/2 x 23 7/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Bit of Penzance
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Bit of Penzance

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) A Bit of Penzance signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 63.5 x 73cm (25 x 28 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Pas de Calais
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Pas de Calais

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Pas de Calais signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower left) oil on canvas 26 x 30.5cm (10 1/4 x 12in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Jean Cap Ferrat
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Jean Cap Ferrat

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Jean Cap Ferrat signed and titled 'FRED YATES St Jean Cap Ferrat' (lower right) watercolour on paper 54 x 73cm (21 1/4 x 28 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Cornish Cove, Mousehole
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Cornish Cove, Mousehole

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Cornish Cove, Mousehole signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 71 x 76.5cm (27 15/16 x 30 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Attributed to Fred Yates (1922 - 2008) Provencal Landscape
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Attributed to Fred Yates (1922 - 2008) Provencal Landscape

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (1922 - 2008) Provencal Landscape † oil on canvas, 19 x 27 cm, framed 27 x 35 cm Provenance Purchased from the artist by the current owner.

    Dawsons Auctioneers
  • Attributed to Fred Yates (British 1922 - 2008) Still life with flowers
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Attributed to Fred Yates (British 1922 - 2008) Still life with flowers

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Fred Yates (British 1922 - 2008) Still life with flowers † oil on canvas, image 30 x 36cm, framed 43 x 48cm Provenance Purchased from the artist by the current owner.

    Dawsons Auctioneers
  • Fred Yates (English, 1922 - 2008), The Sumo Wrestlers
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Fred Yates (English, 1922 - 2008), The Sumo Wrestlers

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (English, 1922 - 2008) The Sumo Wrestlers Signed lower right, 'Fred Yates' Signed and titled verso  Oil on board Dimensions: (Frame) 13 in. (H) x 19.5 in. (W)  (Board) 9.25 in. (H) x 16.25 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008), Naked couple in bedroom, oil on board, 94 x 98cm, unframed
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008), Naked couple in bedroom, oil on board, 94 x 98cm, unframed

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    § Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008) Naked couple in bedroom oil on board Government Legal Department label verso

    Gorringes
  • † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Antiquarian & Modern Bookseller', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), charcoal and chalk on brown paper, 58 x 45 cm, framed and glazed 61 x 47.5 cm
    Jul. 25, 2024

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Antiquarian & Modern Bookseller', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), charcoal and chalk on brown paper, 58 x 45 cm, framed and glazed 61 x 47.5 cm

    Est: £200 - £300

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Antiquarian & Modern Bookseller', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), charcoal and chalk on brown paper, 58 x 45 cm, framed and glazed 61 x 47.5 cm

    Dawsons Auctioneers
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Methodist Church
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Methodist Church

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Methodist Church signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 31 x 25.5cm (12 3/16 x 10 1/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Leeds Parish Church
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Leeds Parish Church

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Leeds Parish Church signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on canvas 51 x 61cm (20 1/16 x 24in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Happiness
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Happiness

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Happiness signed and inscribed 'FRED YATES/SENNEN COVE' (lower right) oil on board 96 x 118cm (37 13/16 x 46 7/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boats
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boats

    Est: £600 - £800

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) Fishing Boats signed 'FRED/YATES' (lower right) oil on board 21 x 26cm (8 1/4 x 10 1/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Harbour
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Harbour

    Est: £1,200 - £1,500

    Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008) St Ives Harbour signed 'FRED YATES' (lower right) oil on board 26 x 55cm (10 1/4 x 21 5/8in).

    Bonhams
  • † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Two Old Dears Out for a Stroll', signed Fred Yates (lower left), oil on canvas, 38 x 46 cm, framed and glazed 55.5 x 63.5 cm
    Jun. 27, 2024

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Two Old Dears Out for a Stroll', signed Fred Yates (lower left), oil on canvas, 38 x 46 cm, framed and glazed 55.5 x 63.5 cm

    Est: £500 - £700

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Two Old Dears Out for a Stroll', signed Fred Yates (lower left), oil on canvas, 38 x 46 cm, framed and glazed 55.5 x 63.5 cm John Martin Gallery - JM London (Albermarle St, London) label verso

    Dawsons Auctioneers
  • § FRED YATES (BRITISH, 1922-2008)
    Jun. 25, 2024

    § FRED YATES (BRITISH, 1922-2008)

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    § FRED YATES (BRITISH, 1922-2008) FRED YATES (BRITISH, 1922-2008) Cornish Cottage Interior signed 'Fred Yates' (lower left); further signed 'FJ Yates' (verso) and titled 'CORNISH COTTAGE/INTERIOR' (on the stretcher verso) oil on canvas 73 x 49 cm. (28 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.) Provenance Sale; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 26 August 2020, lot 349, where purchased by the present owner

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008), 'Fallen Angel', oil on board, 20 x 25cm
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008), 'Fallen Angel', oil on board, 20 x 25cm

    Est: £600 - £800

    § Fred Yates (English, 1922-2008) 'Fallen Angel' oil on board signed

    Gorringes
  • Fred Yates, 
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Fred Yates, 

    Est: £500 - £700

    Fred Yates,  British 1922-2008 -  Couple in bed;  oil on canvas board, 29.3 x 37.3 cm (ARR)  Provenance:  The Estate of the Artist;  Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Fun n' Frolics, Paintings from the Estate of Fred Yates, 27th September-6th October 2023, lot 60 (part lot);  private collection, purchased from the above 

    Roseberys
  • Fred Yates, 
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Fred Yates, 

    Est: £500 - £700

    Fred Yates,  British 1922-2008-  Cornish Thatched Cottage;  oil on board, signed lower right 'Fred Yates', 35 x 42 cm (ARR)  Provenance: with Market House Gallery, Marazion, purchased on the 25th October 2010  and thence by descent 

    Roseberys
  • † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Looe from Window', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower left), watercolour on paper, 21.5 x 27 cm, unframed; and Family Group, signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), pen on paper, 21 x 29.5 cm, unframed
    May. 30, 2024

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Looe from Window', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower left), watercolour on paper, 21.5 x 27 cm, unframed; and Family Group, signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), pen on paper, 21 x 29.5 cm, unframed

    Est: £300 - £400

    † Fred Yates (1922 - 2008), 'Looe from Window', signed 'Fred Yates' (lower left), watercolour on paper, 21.5 x 27 cm, unframed; and Family Group, signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right), pen on paper, 21 x 29.5 cm, unframed Qty: (2)

    Dawsons Auctioneers
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £500 - £700

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Thames, Oxford oil on board 24.5 x 42cm Provenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, where acquired by the present owner Exhibited: Bournemouth, Southern College of Art, Young Contemporaries

    Cheffins
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Bridge in a landscape signed and dated 'YATES 70' (centre left) oil on canvas 49cm x 59.5cm

    Cheffins
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £500 - £800

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Cornish Valley oil on cardboard 28 x 34cm Provenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, lot 306, where acquired by the present owner

    Cheffins
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £400 - £600

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Cornish Coast near Sennen signed, titled and dated 1979 to the reverse oil on board 36 x 24cm Provenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, where acquired by the present owner

    Cheffins
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £300 - £500

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Harbour Scene signed 'Fred Yates' (lower right) watercolour 22 x 30cm Provenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, lot 304, where acquired by the present owner

    Cheffins
  • § Fred Yates (1922-2008)
    May. 23, 2024

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008)

    Est: £200 - £400

    § Fred Yates (1922-2008) Farm House with figure and dog watercolour and gouache 20 x 23cm Provenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, where acquired by the present owner

    Cheffins
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