Brett Whiteley Prints: Auction Prices

1939–1992

Brett Whiteley prints have appeared at auction 300 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 276 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%. Across 276 sales with a published price, the typical result was $4kSign up free to see to $12.4kSign up free to see (median $6.9kSign up free to see). Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976 holds the top price on file: $82.4kSign up free to see at Menzies (December 2021). The houses with the most results are Menzies (179), Leonard Joel (51) and Smith & Singer (41).

A$115,364≈ $82,354≈ £61,869≈ €72,789Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumHarry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976Menzies300auction results2009–2026years recorded92%sold$6.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Brett Whiteley prints: key figures

Auction results
300
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$6.9kSign 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 (179), Leonard Joel (51), Smith & Singer (41)

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  1. Lovers by Brett Whiteley, 1975, S/Print 47/75, sold May 2022
    Lovers, 1975
    Print (other) · ed. 47/75
    50x63cm (image) 59x77.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 6
    A$10,000≈ $7,061≈ £5,616≈ €6,676HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Sydney Harbour Bridge by Brett Whiteley, 1977, Etching 37/60, sold May 2022
    Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1977
    Etching · ed. 37/60
    60.5x45cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 5
    A$10,000≈ $7,061≈ £5,616≈ €6,676HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. The Divided Unity by Brett Whiteley, 1974, S/Print 21/70, sold May 2022
    The Divided Unity, 1974
    Print (other) · ed. 21/70
    66x93.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$18,000≈ $12,709≈ £10,109≈ €12,016HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–14,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. The Fish River and Boulders, Oberon by Brett Whiteley, 1979, etching, ed. 13/20, sold Apr 2022
    The Fish River and Boulders, Oberon, 1979
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. A/P
    21 x 19.5cm (image); 77 x 61.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$7,000≈ $5,298≈ £4,049≈ €4,851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Moreton Bay Fig by Brett Whiteley, 1979, etching, ed. 153/200, sold Apr 2022
    Moreton Bay Fig, 1979
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 153/200
    60 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$6,750≈ $5,109≈ £3,904≈ €4,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Untitled by Brett Whiteley, 1965 screenprint in colours, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 58/70
    Sworders · · Lot 337
    £2,800≈ $3,679≈ €3,354HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  7. Lovers 1975 by Brett Whiteley, 1975, screenprint, sold Mar 2022
    Lovers 1975, 1975
    Screenprint · ed. edition of 70
    50.0 x 63.0 cm (image); 59.0 x 78.0 (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 132
    A$27,000≈ $20,212≈ £15,402≈ €18,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Poem for a Lover 1988 by Brett Whiteley, 1988, screenprint with hand colouring, sold Mar 2022
    Poem for a Lover 1988, 1988
    Screenprint · ed. 54/80
    77.5 x 79.5 cm (image); 110.0 x 96.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 131
    A$18,409≈ $13,781≈ £10,501≈ €12,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. The Arrival 1988 by Brett Whiteley, 1988, lithograph on paper, sold Mar 2022
    The Arrival 1988, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. 16/22
    71 x 89 cm (image), 79 x 104 cm (sheet), edition of 150 plus 22 Artist Proofs
    Menzies · · Lot 130
    A$44,182≈ $33,075≈ £25,204≈ €29,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. The Cat 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, offset lithograph, sold Mar 2022
    The Cat 1980, 1980
    Lithograph · ed. 72/100
    81.5 x 83.5 cm (image)
    Menzies · · Lot 129
    A$41,727≈ $31,237≈ £23,803≈ €28,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. Arc de Triomphe 1990 by Brett Whiteley, 1990, etching, sold Mar 2022
    Arc de Triomphe 1990, 1990
    Etching · ed. 74/75
    20.5 x 24.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 128
    A$18,409≈ $13,781≈ £10,501≈ €12,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, etching, sold Mar 2022
    Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980, 1980
    Etching · ed. 39/80
    24.5 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 126
    A$7,364≈ $5,513≈ £4,201≈ €4,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Baboon II by Brett Whiteley, 1977, Sugarlift Aquatint & Drypoint Etching 12/60, sold Dec 2021
    Baboon II, 1977
    Aquatint · ed. 12/60
    50.5x50cm (plate) 75x53cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 70
    A$4,750≈ $3,352≈ £2,528≈ €2,969HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. Figure on an Ochre Background by Brett Whiteley, 1961, S/Print 43/75, sold Dec 2021
    Figure on an Ochre Background, 1961
    Print (other) · ed. 43/75
    66x50.5cm (image) 80x57.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 69
    A$1,600≈ $1,129≈ £852≈ €1,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Figure on an Orange Background by Brett Whiteley, 1961, S/Print 47/75, sold Dec 2021
    Figure on an Orange Background, 1961
    Print (other) · ed. 47/75
    68x52cm (image) 80.5x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 68
    A$5,000≈ $3,529≈ £2,661≈ €3,125HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. The Arrival by Brett Whiteley, 1988, Colour Offset Lithograph A/P, sold Dec 2021
    The Arrival, 1988
    Lithograph
    71x88.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 16
    A$18,000≈ $12,703≈ £9,581≈ €11,251HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. Bird and Wave by Brett Whiteley, 1974, Colour Screenprint & Lithograph 33/60, sold Dec 2021
    Bird and Wave, 1974
    Screenprint · ed. 33/60
    66.5x68cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$14,000≈ $9,880≈ £7,452≈ €8,751HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–14,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. Towards Sculpture 3 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    Towards Sculpture 3 1977, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. 3/5
    90.0 x 63.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 122
    A$27,000≈ $19,274≈ £14,480≈ €17,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Back 2 1981 by Brett Whiteley, 1981, lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    Back 2 1981, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. 16/30
    96.0 x 63.5 cm (image)
    Menzies · · Lot 121
    A$22,091≈ $15,770≈ £11,847≈ €13,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. The Cat 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, offset lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    The Cat 1980, 1980
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 100
    81.5 x 83.5 cm (image)
    Menzies · · Lot 120
    A$67,500≈ $48,186≈ £36,200≈ €42,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. The Divided Unity 1974 by Brett Whiteley, 1974, colour screenprint, sold Dec 2021
    The Divided Unity 1974, 1974
    Screenprint · ed. 47/70
    66.5 x 93.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 119
    A$15,955≈ $11,390≈ £8,557≈ €10,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, ink and oil on paper, sold Dec 2021
    Harry's Building - Sydney Harbour 1976, 1976
    Etching · Paper
    60.0 x 48.0 cm (image); 86.0 x 64.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    A$115,364≈ $82,354≈ £61,869≈ €72,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. Towards Sculpture 7 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, lithograph, ed. 5/50, sold Nov 2021
    Towards Sculpture 7, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 5/50
    89 x 62cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 32
    A$9,500≈ $6,995≈ £5,177≈ €6,052Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  24. Drawing About Drawing by Brett Whiteley, 1965, screenprint, ed. 47/70, sold Nov 2021
    Drawing About Drawing, 1965
    Screenprint · ed. screenprint, ed. 47/70
    76.5 x 56cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$5,500≈ $4,050≈ £2,997≈ €3,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  25. 5. Giraffe (from the My Relationship between Screenprinting and Regent’s Park Zoo between June and August 1965 series) by Brett Whiteley, 1965, screenprint in colors, sold Oct 2021
    5. Giraffe (from the My Relationship between Screenprinting and Regent’s Park Zoo between June and August 1965 series), 1965
    Screenprint
    39¼ h x 26⅝ w in (100 x 68 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $3,000≈ £2,203≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. 6. Hyena (from the My Relationship between Screenprinting and Regent’s Park Zoo between June and August 1965 series) by Brett Whiteley, 1965, screenprint in colors, sold Oct 2021
    6. Hyena (from the My Relationship between Screenprinting and Regent’s Park Zoo between June and August 1965 series), 1965
    Screenprint
    37¼ h x 26½ w in (95 x 67 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 147
    $2,500≈ £1,836≈ €2,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching, screenprint and collage, sold Sep 2021
    Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. edition of 30
    212.0 x 91.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 24
    A$39,273≈ $28,559≈ £20,841≈ €24,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. The Garden in Sanur, Bali 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, screenprint with offset lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    The Garden in Sanur, Bali 1980, 1980
    Screenprint · ed. 53/100
    75.5 x 105.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$10,432≈ $7,586≈ £5,536≈ €6,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Lindfield Gardens 1978 by Brett Whiteley, 1978, screenprint, offered Sep 2021
    Lindfield Gardens 1978, 1978
    Screenprint · ed. edition of 80
    92.0 x 116.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. The Cat 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, offset lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    The Cat 1980, 1980
    Lithograph · ed. 25/100
    84.5 x 82.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 2
    A$46,636≈ $33,913≈ £24,749≈ €28,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Back View by Brett Whiteley, 1976, Etching 5/60, sold Aug 2021
    Back View, 1976
    Etching · ed. 5/60
    60x45cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 57
    A$8,500≈ $6,248≈ £4,505≈ €5,307HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. Torajaland (Celebes) 1974 by Brett Whiteley, 1974, screenprint, sold Jun 2021
    Torajaland (Celebes) 1974, 1974
    Screenprint · ed. 2/50
    68.5 x 57.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 129
    A$16,568≈ $12,420≈ £8,968≈ €10,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Palm Tree 2 1975 by Brett Whiteley, 1975, screenprint, sold Jun 2021
    Palm Tree 2 1975, 1975
    Screenprint · ed. 49/50
    81.5 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 128
    A$9,818≈ $7,360≈ £5,314≈ €6,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. The Back by Brett Whiteley, 1977, etching 26/60, sold May 2021
    The Back, 1977
    Etching · ed. 46/60
    60 x 45cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 5
    A$8,000≈ $6,203≈ £4,404≈ €5,117HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  35. Bird and Wave by Brett Whiteley, 1974, Colour Screenprint & Lithograph, Printed in Three Colours 37/60, sold May 2021
    Bird and Wave, 1974
    Screenprint · ed. 37/60
    66.5x67cm (image) 87.5x86cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$14,000≈ $10,856≈ £7,708≈ €8,955HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  36. Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, etching, sold Mar 2021
    Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980, 1980
    Etching · ed. 72/80
    28.0 x 22.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 126
    A$8,591≈ $6,536≈ £4,750≈ €5,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Undressing 1973 by Brett Whiteley, 1973, lithograph, sold Mar 2021
    Undressing 1973, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 37/50
    75.0 x 55.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 125
    A$17,795≈ $13,538≈ £9,839≈ €11,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Towards Sculpture 7 1977 by Brett Whiteley, 1977, lithograph, sold Mar 2021
    Towards Sculpture 7 1977, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. 37/50
    90.0 x 63.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 124
    A$11,045≈ $8,403≈ £6,107≈ €7,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Nectar (Addiction) by Brett Whiteley, etching 17/75, sold Mar 2021
    Nectar (Addiction)
    Etching · ed. etching 17/75
    60 x 45cm, frame size: 88 x 70cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 45
    A$3,600≈ $2,739≈ £1,990≈ €2,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  40. Poem for a Lover by Brett Whiteley, 1988, screenprint, ed. 36/80, sold Dec 2020
    Poem for a Lover, 1988
    Screenprint · ed. screenprint, ed. 36/80
    77.5 x 79.5cm (image)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$10,000≈ $7,354≈ £5,518≈ €6,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  41. The American Dream by Brett Whiteley, 1969, Boxed set of 18 prints produced by Western Australia Art Gallery, sold Nov 2020
    The American Dream, 1969
    Print (other)
    67x32cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 260
    A$190≈ $140≈ £105≈ €117HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  42. Figure on Orange Background by Brett Whiteley, 1961, S/Print 38/75, sold Nov 2020
    Figure on Orange Background, 1961
    Print (other) · ed. 38/75
    68x52cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 83
    A$3,250≈ $2,394≈ £1,796≈ €1,999HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  43. Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980 by Brett Whiteley, 1980, etching, sold Nov 2020
    Hullo (Cockatoo) 1980, 1980
    Etching · ed. edition of 80
    24.5 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 162
    A$7,977≈ $5,800≈ £4,382≈ €4,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Monstera Deliciosa 1978 by Brett Whiteley, 1978, etching, sold Nov 2020
    Monstera Deliciosa 1978, 1978
    Etching · ed. 8/40
    50.5 x 70.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 161
    A$4,909≈ $3,570≈ £2,696≈ €3,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Tony at 50 (Portrait of Tony White) 1992 by Brett Whiteley, 1992, etching, sold Nov 2020
    Tony at 50 (Portrait of Tony White) 1992, 1992
    Etching · ed. 2/8
    14.5 x 10.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 160
    A$2,455≈ $1,785≈ £1,348≈ €1,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Woman Under the Shower 1976 by Brett Whiteley, 1976, etching, sold Nov 2020
    Woman Under the Shower 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 75/100
    40.0 x 48.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 159
    A$14,114≈ $10,263≈ £7,753≈ €8,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Garden in Rome 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, coloured etching, aquatint and collage, sold Nov 2020
    Garden in Rome 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. 21/30
    211.0 x 91.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 158
    A$17,182≈ $12,494≈ £9,438≈ €10,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. Lindfield Gardens 1978 by Brett Whiteley, 1978, screenprint, sold Nov 2020
    Lindfield Gardens 1978, 1978
    Screenprint · ed. edition of 80
    92.0 x 116.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 157
    A$15,955≈ $11,602≈ £8,764≈ €9,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982 by Brett Whiteley, 1982, etching, screenprint and collage, sold Nov 2020
    Vincent (An Essay in Opposites) 1982, 1982
    Etching · ed. edition of 30
    211.0 x 91.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 156
    A$29,455≈ $21,418≈ £16,179≈ €18,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Self Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses (from Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889) 1983 by Brett Whiteley, 1983, etching and aquatint, sold Nov 2020
    Self Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses (from Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889) 1983, 1983
    Etching · ed. edition of 100
    26.5 x 20.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 155
    A$5,523≈ $4,016≈ £3,034≈ €3,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗

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