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Brett Whiteley Etchings: Auction Prices

1939–1992

Brett Whiteley etchings have appeared at auction 95 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 90 sold, a sell-through rate of 95%. Half of the priced sales fell between $3.3kSign up free to see and $8.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.4kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976, sold at Menzies in December 2021 for $82.4kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (61), Leonard Joel (17) and Smith & Singer (9).

Record: Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976 — $82,354Sign up free to see

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Brett Whiteley etchings: key figures

Auction results
95
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$5.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$82.4kSign up free to see Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976, Menzies, Dec 2021

Top auction houses: Menzies (61), Leonard Joel (17), Smith & Singer (9)

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  1. The Back 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching, offered Feb 2020
    The Back 1977, 1977
    Etching · ed. 50/60
    60.5 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Lavender Bay Wharf 1978 by Brett Whiteley, 1978, etching, sold Sep 2019
    Lavender Bay Wharf 1978, 1978
    Etching · ed. 10/90
    60.0 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 125
    A$14,727≈ $9,967≈ £8,064≈ €9,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. The Back by Brett Whiteley, 1977, Sepia Etching 14/60, sold Jul 2019
    The Back, 1977
    Etching · ed. 14/60
    60x44.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 74
    A$2,750≈ $1,940≈ £1,556≈ €1,730HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Lavender Bay Wharf by Brett Whiteley, 1978, etching 43/90, sold Jun 2019
    Lavender Bay Wharf, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching 43/90
    60 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$9,500≈ $6,631≈ £5,230≈ €5,836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. The Back of Asylum St. Remy by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching 89/100, sold Apr 2019
    The Back of Asylum St. Remy, 1983
    Etching · ed. etching 89/100
    21 x 31cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 62
    A$3,200≈ $2,287≈ £1,745≈ €2,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Sons of the Sun by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching 89/100, sold Apr 2019
    Sons of the Sun, 1983
    Etching · ed. etching 89/100
    27 x 20cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$4,200≈ $3,001≈ £2,291≈ €2,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. The Back by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching 26/60, sold Apr 2019
    The Back, 1977
    Etching · ed. etching 26/60
    60 x 45cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 58
    A$3,700≈ $2,644≈ £2,018≈ €2,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Back View 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Mar 2019
    Back View 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 39/60
    60.5 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 143
    A$7,977≈ $5,646≈ £4,306≈ €5,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
  9. Mother and Child (1977) by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching on paper, sold Mar 2019
    Mother and Child (1977), 1977
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/60
    60.5 x 45 cm (image); 75.5 x 53 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 105
    A$6,710≈ $4,762≈ £3,619≈ €4,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching, screenprint and collage, sold Aug 2018
    Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. edition of 30
    211.0 x 91.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 171
    A$30,682≈ $22,763≈ £17,659≈ €19,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. The Dove 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching printed in 4 colours, collage, sold Nov 2017
    The Dove 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. 24/30
    110.5 x 78.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 152
    A$17,182≈ $13,001≈ £9,654≈ €10,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. Port Vila (1984) by Brett Whiteley, 1984, hand coloured etching on paper, sold Oct 2017
    Port Vila (1984), 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. edition of 50
    47.5 x 63.5 cm (image); 57 x 76 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 160
    A$13,420≈ $10,441≈ £7,928≈ €8,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  13. The Back of the Asylum St Remy 1983 by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching on paper, sold Jun 2017
    The Back of the Asylum St Remy 1983, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 50/100
    20.5 x 37 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 185
    A$3,416≈ $2,584≈ £2,035≈ €2,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  14. Arc de Triomphe 1990 by Brett Whiteley, 1990, etching, sold May 2017
    Arc de Triomphe 1990, 1990
    Etching · ed. 65/75
    20.5 x 24.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 135
    A$5,523≈ $4,070≈ £3,166≈ €3,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. Sydney Harbour Bridge (1977) by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching on paper, sold Aug 2016
    Sydney Harbour Bridge (1977), 1977
    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/60
    60.5 x 45 cm (image); 75 x 52.5 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 63
    A$18,300≈ $13,759≈ £10,482≈ €12,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  16. Moreton Bay Fig (1979) by Brett Whiteley, 1979, etching on paper, sold Apr 2016
    Moreton Bay Fig (1979), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 62/200
    60 x 49.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 164
    A$4,880≈ $3,681≈ £2,624≈ €3,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  17. Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, etching, sold Sep 2015
    Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980, 1980
    Etching · ed. 44/80
    24.5 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 238
    A$6,750≈ $4,699≈ £3,088≈ €4,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  18. Back View 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Sep 2015
    Back View 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 20/60
    60.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 83
    A$6,136≈ $4,272≈ £2,807≈ €3,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,500–7,500View at Menzies ↗
  19. Self-Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching, sold Sep 2015
    Self-Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses, 1983
    Etching · ed. edition 89/100
    26 x 21cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$2,400≈ $1,710≈ £1,110≈ €1,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  20. The Back of the Asylum, St Remy (1983) by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching on paper, sold Jul 2015
    The Back of the Asylum, St Remy (1983), 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/100
    20.5 x 37 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 85
    A$2,928≈ $2,158≈ £1,387≈ €1,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,200View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Baboon II 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching, sugarlift and aquatint, sold Mar 2015
    Baboon II 1977, 1977
    Etching · ed. 42/60
    51.0 x 51.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 275
    A$2,945≈ $2,310≈ £1,552≈ €2,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  22. The Fish River and Boulders, Oberon 1979 by Brett Whiteley, 1979, etching, sold Mar 2015
    The Fish River and Boulders, Oberon 1979, 1979
    Etching
    21.0 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 274
    A$4,664≈ $3,658≈ £2,457≈ €3,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. Back View 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Dec 2014
    Back View 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 47/60
    60.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 274
    A$9,205≈ $7,598≈ £4,846≈ €6,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,500–7,500View at Menzies ↗
  24. Arc de Triomphe 1990 by Brett Whiteley, 1990, etching, sold Sep 2014
    Arc de Triomphe 1990, 1990
    Etching · ed. 5/75
    20.5 x 24.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 472
    A$5,523≈ $4,899≈ £2,988≈ €3,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Moreton Bay Fig (1979) by Brett Whiteley, 1979, etching on paper, offered Jul 2014
    Moreton Bay Fig (1979), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 200/200
    60 x 49.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 284
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  26. Garden in Rome (1982) by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching and collage on paper, offered Jul 2014
    Garden in Rome (1982), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/30
    211 x 91.5 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 281
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  27. Arc de Triomphe 1990 by Brett Whiteley, 1990, etching, sold Jul 2014
    Arc de Triomphe 1990, 1990
    Etching · ed. 24/75
    20.5 x 24.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 145
    A$5,645≈ $5,329≈ £3,133≈ €3,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. Back View 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Jul 2014
    Back View 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 14/60
    60.5 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 12
    A$6,750≈ $6,372≈ £3,746≈ €4,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Sons of the Sun 1983 (from another way of looking at Vincent Van Gough 1888-1889) by Brett Whiteley, etching A/P, sold Sep 2013
    Sons of the Sun 1983 (from another way of looking at Vincent Van Gough 1888-1889)
    Etching · ed. etching A/P
    26.5 x 20cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 96
    A$2,400≈ $2,250≈ £1,412≈ €1,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. Mother and Child 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching, sold Jun 2013
    Mother and Child 1977, 1977
    Etching · ed. 20/60
    60.0 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$6,382≈ $5,943≈ £3,890≈ €4,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889 1983 by Brett Whiteley, 1983, suite of 3 etchings, sold Jun 2013
    Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889 1983, 1983
    Etching · ed. 51/100
    (i) 26.0 x 20.5 cm, (ii) 20.5 x 37.0 cm, (iii) 26.5 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 8
    A$7,977≈ $7,428≈ £4,863≈ €5,700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. ANNA - WOMAN ON A BED (1977) by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching, sold Jun 2013
    ANNA - WOMAN ON A BED (1977), 1977
    Etching · ed. AP
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 148
    A$3,660≈ $3,464≈ £2,218≈ €2,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889 1983 by Brett Whiteley, 1983, suite of 3 etchings, sold Jun 2012
    Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889 1983, 1983
    Etching · ed. 57/100
    (i) 26.0 x 20.5 cm, (ii) 20.5 x 37.0 cm, (iii) 26.5 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 140
    A$9,450≈ $9,638≈ £6,115≈ €7,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,500–8,500View at Menzies ↗
  34. Woman Under the Shower 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Jun 2012
    Woman Under the Shower 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 24/100
    40.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 121
    A$7,977≈ $8,136≈ £5,162≈ €6,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Catherine 1984 by Brett Whiteley, 1984, etching, sold Jun 2012
    Catherine 1984, 1984
    Etching · ed. 6/30
    63.0 x 47.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 119
    A$4,909≈ $5,007≈ £3,176≈ €3,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Catherine 1984 by Brett Whiteley, 1984, etching, sold Sep 2011
    Catherine 1984, 1984
    Etching · ed. 6/30
    63.0 x 47.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$5,400≈ $5,532≈ £3,504≈ €4,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Woman Under the Shower 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Sep 2011
    Woman Under the Shower 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 24/100
    40.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 70
    A$8,591≈ $8,801≈ £5,574≈ €6,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–14,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Catherine 1984 by Brett Whiteley, 1984, handcoloured etching, sold Jun 2011
    Catherine 1984, 1984
    Etching · ed. 23/30
    63.5 x 47.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 130
    A$4,909≈ $5,159≈ £3,229≈ €3,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Anna - Woman on a Bed 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching, offered Jun 2011
    Anna - Woman on a Bed 1977, 1977
    Etching · ed. 2/40
    28.5 x 30.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. The Dove 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching printed in 4 colours, collage, sold Jun 2011
    The Dove 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. 24/30
    110.5 x 78.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 6
    A$22,091≈ $23,215≈ £14,531≈ €16,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Woman Under the Shower 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, offered Dec 2010
    Woman Under the Shower 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 24/100
    40.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Woman Under the Shower 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Mar 2010
    Woman Under the Shower 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 3/100
    40.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 112
    A$19,800≈ $18,089≈ £12,114≈ €13,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. A Day at Bondi 1984 by Brett Whiteley, 1984, suite of 10 etchings with title page and collage panel, sold Mar 2010
    A Day at Bondi 1984, 1984
    Etching · Panel · ed. 1/6
    20.0 x 17.0 cm each (collage panel 26.5 x 24.0 cm)
    Menzies · · Lot 26
    A$48,000≈ $43,853≈ £29,367≈ €32,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Untitled (Dove) by Brett Whiteley, ink and wash on two sheets of paper, sold Dec 2009
    Untitled (Dove)
    Etching · Paper
    27.0 x 39.0 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 221
    A$18,000≈ $16,199≈ £9,895≈ €11,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Lavender Bay Wharf 1978 by Brett Whiteley, 1978, etching, sold Mar 2009
    Lavender Bay Wharf 1978, 1978
    Etching · ed. 52/90
    60.5 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 12
    A$11,400≈ $7,966≈ £5,456≈ €5,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗

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