Brett Whiteley Watercolors: Auction Prices

Australian · 1939–1992

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Brett Whiteley watercolors between 2009 and 2026, of which 14 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $19,192 to $147,664, with a median of $51,774 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $147,664 for “Self Portrait at 44 1983” at Menzies in 2019.

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1. 
   Bathroom Drawing (1963), 1963

   Watercolor · Paper

   53.5 x 70 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 28, 2026 · Lot 16
   A$67,500≈ $48,288≈ £35,851≈ €41,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
2. 
   Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989

   Watercolor · Paper

   33 x 24 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 19, 2025 · Lot 74
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
3. 
   Sydney Cove 1958, 1958

   Watercolor · Paper

   10.0 x 17.5 cm; 16.0 x 23.5 cm (framed)

   Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 14
   A$29,455≈ $19,192≈ £15,218≈ €17,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
4. 
   Sketch for Large Flame Tree, Port Vila 1983, 1983

   Watercolor · Paper

   62.5 x 51 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 23, 2023 · Lot 25
   A$92,045≈ $59,059≈ £46,816≈ €54,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
5. 
   The Great Bowerbird 1971, 1971

   Watercolor · Paper

   32 x 29.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 24, 2022 · Lot 45
   A$147,273≈ $101,676≈ £86,268≈ €102,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
6. 
   Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989

   Watercolor · Paper

   33 x 24 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 24, 2022 · Lot 44
   A$39,273≈ $27,114≈ £23,005≈ €27,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
7. 
   Drawing of a Man Drinking (also known as Portrait) 1965, 1965

   Watercolor · Board

   55.5 x 45.5 cm

   Menzies · Jun 29, 2022 · Lot 23
   A$56,455≈ $38,918≈ £31,995≈ €37,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   Winter Willows (1979), 1979

   Watercolor · Board

   37.5 x 41.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 47
   A$85,400≈ $61,026≈ £46,720≈ €54,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
9. 
   Self Portrait at 44 1983, 1983

   Watercolor · Board

   79.0 x 109.0 cm

   Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 24
   A$208,636≈ $147,664≈ £112,618≈ €131,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Menzies ↗
10. 
    Summer I 1961, 1961

    Watercolor · Board

    56 x 78 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 20, 2018 · Lot 15
    A$61,000≈ $44,341≈ £34,517≈ €38,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$28,000–38,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
11. 
    Wategos Beach, Holiday Suite 9 1989, 1989

    Watercolor · Paper

    55 x 73 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 21, 2017 · Lot 17
    A$109,800≈ $83,191≈ £62,828≈ €70,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
12. 
    Wategos Beach, Holiday Suite 5 1989, 1989

    Watercolor · Board

    54.5 x 74 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 3, 2017 · Lot 64
    A$79,300≈ $59,246≈ £45,817≈ €54,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
13. 
    Study for The Shower 1975, 1975

    Watercolor · Paper

    99 x 75.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 31, 2016 · Lot 19
    A$69,540≈ $52,284≈ £39,833≈ €46,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
14. 
    The Great Bower Bird 1971, 1971

    Watercolor · Paper

    32.0 x 29.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 26
    A$73,636≈ $51,263≈ £33,688≈ €45,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Wategoes Beach, Holiday Suite 2 1989, 1989

    Watercolor · Paper

    54.5 x 73 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 26, 2014 · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
16. 
    THE WAVES, PORT VILA 1984, 1984

    Watercolor · Paper

    Smith & Singer · Jun 18, 2013 · Lot 153
    A$31,720≈ $30,021≈ £19,219≈ €22,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
17. 
    Gambella 1973, 1973

    Watercolor · Canvas

    71.0 x 61.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 23, 2009 · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗

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