Official Graham Knuttel Frequently Asked Questions

  • Graham Knuttel (1954–2023) is recognised as one of Ireland’s most distinctive contemporary artists. Over Five decades, he created a bold and unmistakable visual style, defined by strong colour, sharp lines, and a cinematic sense of drama. His paintings and sculptures explore themes of tension, desire and corruption.

    Celebrated both in Ireland and internationally, Knuttel’s work has been collected by cultural institutions, public figures, and private collectors around the world.

  • Authentic Graham Knuttel artworks can be purchased directly via this website. Each piece has been carefully selected from the artist’s private studio holdings and trusted sources, ensuring collectors have access to the most accurate and verified works available.

  • Knuttel’s work is instantly recognisable for its bold shapes, rich colours, and strong storytelling. His stylised figures and striking contrasts create scenes filled with drama and reflection. This unique visual style firmly establishes him as one of Ireland’s most distinctive artistic voices.

  • Over the decades, Graham Knuttel’s work has consistently appreciated in value, driven by his significant cultural impact, international collector base, and limited availability of original pieces. As demand continues to grow, authenticated works remain particularly sought after.

  • Knuttel is best known for his paintings and sculptures featuring underworld figures, animals, and fish. His distinctive characters and bold use of colour earned him international recognition, attracting collectors that included Hollywood stars such as Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro.

  • Graham’s style is unmistakably his own, blending bold colours with sharp, angular figures that often portray shady characters, gangsters, and mysterious women. His work is frequently described as theatrical, telling stories of human relationships and conflict through expressive body language and gesture.

  • Knuttel’s ability to capture the complexity of human emotion through stylised figures, strong contrasts, and dramatic storytelling has established him as one of Ireland’s most distinctive contemporary artists.

  • The official Knuttel Retrospective brochure can be purchased via this website for €10 plus postage. The brochure provides a comprehensive overview of his life, influences and four decades of work. It is the only source officially endorsed by the Knuttel Estate.

  • Please feel free to email info@knuttelretrospective.com concerning authentication queries. www.knuttelretrospective.com

  • This website serves as the official online source for authentic Graham Knuttel paintings, sculptures, and limited editions, curated and approved by the Knuttel Estate.

  • New works are added periodically as the Knuttel Estate releases additional pieces from the artist’s private studio or authenticated collections. Visitors are encouraged to check back regularly, as availability may be limited.

  • A deposit is required to ensure the piece is exclusively reserved and the remaining balance is due prior to delivery. 

  • Secure and fully insured international shipping is available.  Each artwork is carefully packaged to museum standards to ensure safe delivery anywhere in the world.

  • A select number of original paintings are framed in styles selected to complement Knuttel’s aesthetic. Please contact Sarah via info@knuttelretrspective.com with any queries.

    The limited edition Giclee prints are available to purchase with the option of framed or unframed. 

  • Some pieces on the site are limited editions, while others are unique originals. Each artwork listing clearly indicates whether it is an original, a limited-edition print, or a sculpture.