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Brett Whiteley Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Australian · 1939–1992

ArtSell has recorded 141 auction results for Brett Whiteley works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 117 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $510 to $254,558, with a median of $27,250 across 117 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $254,558 for “Study for Portrait of Wendy I 1985” at Smith & Singer in 2024.

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  1. Brett Whiteley, By Midday (Lavender Bay) c1974-76, c1974-76, ink and charcoal on paper
    By Midday (Lavender Bay) c1974-76, c1974-76
    Drawing · Paper
    75.0 x 55.0 cm; 97.0 x 77.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$92,045≈ $66,180≈ £48,727≈ €56,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Brett Whiteley, Portrait of Joel Elenberg 1980, 1980, brush and ink and collage on paper
    Portrait of Joel Elenberg 1980, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    121.5 x 80 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 23
    A$73,636≈ $52,674≈ £38,640≈ €45,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Brett Whiteley, Spoonbill 1978, 1978, brush and ink on paper
    Spoonbill 1978, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    75.0 x 54.0 cm; 94.5 x 74.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$54,000≈ $39,187≈ £28,770≈ €33,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Brett Whiteley, At Dawn, Olgas III 1985, 1985, pen and ink on brown paper
    At Dawn, Olgas III 1985, 1985
    Drawing · Paper
    72.5 x 53.0 cm; 95.0 x 75.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 45
    A$49,091≈ $35,625≈ £26,154≈ €30,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Brett Whiteley, Wren 1979, 1979, sepia ink on paper
    Wren 1979, 1979
    Drawing · Paper
    102.5 x 75.0 cm; 140.5 x 101.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    A$85,909≈ $62,343≈ £45,770≈ €52,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Brett Whiteley, Shampoo 1992, 1992, charcoal on paper
    Shampoo 1992, 1992
    Drawing · Paper
    99.5 x 70.0 cm; 132.0 x 94.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 43
    A$306,818≈ $222,655≈ £163,464≈ €189,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Brett Whiteley, Sparrow Bathing 1976, 1976, ink on paper
    Sparrow Bathing 1976, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    22 x 30 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 61
    A$44,182≈ $31,607≈ £23,466≈ €27,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Brett Whiteley, Bathroom Drawing (1963), 1963, watercolour on paper
    Bathroom Drawing (1963), 1963
    Watercolor · Paper
    53.5 x 70 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 16
    A$67,500≈ $48,288≈ £35,851≈ €41,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Brett Whiteley, Untitled, 1965, Ink on Paper
    Untitled, 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    53x65cm (sight) 56x77cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 6
    A$4,000≈ $2,827≈ £2,115≈ €2,446HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Brett Whiteley, Joel Elenberg Playing the Flute,' c.1975/6, Ink on Paper with Collage
    Joel Elenberg Playing the Flute,' c.1975/6
    Mixed media · Paper
    65x49cm (sight) 66x50cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. Brett Whiteley, Drawing – Drawing the Sketch – Drawing in the Room. Draws Off! 1976, 1976, brush and ink, ink wash and collage on paper
    Drawing – Drawing the Sketch – Drawing in the Room. Draws Off! 1976, 1976
    Mixed media · Paper
    99 x 150 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 15
    A$270,000≈ $174,458≈ £132,728≈ €151,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. Brett Whiteley, Sketch for Blue and White Porcelain Eagle 1978-79, 1978-79, ink and wash on paper
    Sketch for Blue and White Porcelain Eagle 1978-79, 1978-79
    Drawing · Paper
    19.5 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    A$24,545≈ $15,925≈ £12,136≈ €13,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Brett Whiteley, (Lovers), 1979, ink on paper
    (Lovers), 1979
    Drawing · Paper
    50 x 72cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$20,000≈ $12,980≈ £9,704≈ €11,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. Brett Whiteley, Untitled, 1965, Ink on Paper
    Untitled, 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    53x65cm (sight) 56x77cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Brett Whiteley, Joel Elenberg Playing the Flute,' c.1975/6, Ink on Paper with Collage
    Joel Elenberg Playing the Flute,' c.1975/6
    Mixed media · Paper
    65x49cm (sight) 66x50cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. Brett Whiteley, Vincent van Gogh's Eye 1983, 1983, pen and ink on paper
    Vincent van Gogh's Eye 1983, 1983
    Drawing · Paper
    20.0 x 13.0 cm; 42.5 x 34.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 87
    A$15,955≈ $10,274≈ £7,623≈ €8,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. Brett Whiteley, Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989, ink, gouache and collage on paper
    Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989
    Watercolor · Paper
    33 x 24 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  18. Brett Whiteley, Platypus, Hand signed in pencil by the artist lower right
    Platypus
    Drawing
    74x49.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 236
    A$2,500≈ $1,603≈ £1,198≈ €1,432HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. Brett Whiteley, Night Owl 1978, 1978, sepia ink on paper
    Night Owl 1978, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    74.5 x 52.5 cm; 109.0 x 63.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 13
    A$33,136≈ $19,900≈ £15,574≈ €18,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. Brett Whiteley, The Gull 1978, 1978, ink on paper
    The Gull 1978, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    35.0 x 32.0 cm; 66.0 x 61.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 12
    A$29,455≈ $17,690≈ £13,844≈ €16,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. Brett Whiteley, Jean Paul Sartre, ink on paper
    Jean Paul Sartre
    Drawing · Paper
    13.5 x 13.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$11,000≈ $7,004≈ £5,400≈ €6,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  22. Brett Whiteley, Alberto Giacometti, ink on paper
    Alberto Giacometti
    Drawing · Paper
    24 x 13cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 13
    A$14,000≈ $8,914≈ £6,872≈ €8,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  23. Brett Whiteley, (Nude), c.1980, Brush & Black Ink on Ivory Paper
    (Nude), c.1980
    Drawing · Paper
    23x18cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$7,000≈ $4,487≈ £3,514≈ €4,241HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. Brett Whiteley, Page of Lovers 1971, 1971, pen and ink on paper on board and paint on glass
    Page of Lovers 1971, 1971
    Drawing · Board
    102 x 71 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 65
    A$36,818≈ $23,865≈ £18,900≈ €22,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Brett Whiteley, Study for Portrait of Wendy I 1985, 1985, charcoal on paper on board
    Study for Portrait of Wendy I 1985, 1985
    Drawing · Board
    177 x 152.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 16
    A$392,727≈ $254,558≈ £201,598≈ €241,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400,000–600,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  26. Brett Whiteley, Baboon 1975-76, 1975-76, ink on paper from artist's notebook
    Baboon 1975-76, 1975-76
    Drawing · Paper
    35.0 x 30.5 cm; 70.5 x 33.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 112
    A$22,091≈ $14,381≈ £11,353≈ €13,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Brett Whiteley, Oberon, NSW 1979, 1979, pencil on paper
    Oberon, NSW 1979, 1979
    Drawing · Paper
    40.0 x 33.0 cm; 58.5 x 50.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$44,182≈ $28,761≈ £22,706≈ €27,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. Brett Whiteley, Lovers (1971), 1971, pen and ink on paper
    Lovers (1971), 1971
    Drawing · Paper
    25 x 30 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 19
    A$42,955≈ $28,365≈ £21,958≈ €26,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. Brett Whiteley, Charlie Mingus 1971, 1971, ink and pencil on paper
    Charlie Mingus 1971, 1971
    Drawing · Paper
    53.0 x 37.5 cm; 54.5 x 38.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 16
    A$51,545≈ $34,322≈ £27,117≈ €32,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Brett Whiteley, Nude No. I, 1974, brush and ink on paper
    Nude No. I, 1974
    Drawing · Paper
    76 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 18
    A$44,000≈ $29,392≈ £23,151≈ €27,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  31. Brett Whiteley, Study for Portrait of Wendy I 1985, 1985, charcoal on paper on board
    Study for Portrait of Wendy I 1985, 1985
    Drawing · Board
    177 x 152.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500,000–700,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. Brett Whiteley, Moreton Bay Fig 1977, 1977, pen, brush, ink and ink wash on paper
    Moreton Bay Fig 1977, 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    34.5 x 26.0 cm; 73.0 x 63.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 80
    A$38,045≈ $24,789≈ £19,657≈ €22,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Brett Whiteley, Sydney Cove 1958, 1958, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Sydney Cove 1958, 1958
    Watercolor · Paper
    10.0 x 17.5 cm; 16.0 x 23.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 14
    A$29,455≈ $19,192≈ £15,218≈ €17,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Brett Whiteley, Leighton Lane, West Lithgow 1957, 1957, pen, ink and gouache on card
    Leighton Lane, West Lithgow 1957, 1957
    Gouache · Board
    15.5 x 20.5 cm; 36.0 x 41.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$24,545≈ $16,256≈ £12,804≈ €14,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Brett Whiteley, Putting on Lipstick 1981, 1981, charcoal, oil-stick and collage on paper
    Putting on Lipstick 1981, 1981
    Oil · Paper
    65.0 x 93.5 cm; 106.0 x 130.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$110,455≈ $73,155≈ £57,621≈ €66,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Brett Whiteley, The River at Yass, NSW 1977, 1977, ink on paper
    The River at Yass, NSW 1977, 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    61.0 x 91.0 cm; 93.0 x 119.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 1
    A$58,909≈ $39,016≈ £30,731≈ €35,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Brett Whiteley, Inside a Moreton Bay Fig Tree, 1975, Title inscribed in pencil lower left; also signed and dated '75. Studio stamp upper left; monogram lower right
    Inside a Moreton Bay Fig Tree, 1975
    Drawing
    98x75cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 9
    A$36,000≈ $23,643≈ £18,805≈ €21,659HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. Brett Whiteley, Sketch for Large Flame Tree, Port Vila 1983, 1983, ink, gouache and collage on paper
    Sketch for Large Flame Tree, Port Vila 1983, 1983
    Watercolor · Paper
    62.5 x 51 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 25
    A$92,045≈ $59,059≈ £46,816≈ €54,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  39. Brett Whiteley, Malcolm McLaren (1989), 1989, pencil on paper
    Malcolm McLaren (1989), 1989
    Drawing · Paper
    18 x 17.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 98
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  40. Brett Whiteley, Cockatoo 1988, 1988, charcoal, synthetic polymer paint and collage on paper
    Cockatoo 1988, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    100.0 x 70.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 1
    A$175,000≈ $116,407≈ £97,371≈ €112,742HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Brett Whiteley, The Great Bowerbird 1971, 1971, gouache, ink, wash and collage on paper
    The Great Bowerbird 1971, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    32 x 29.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 45
    A$147,273≈ $101,676≈ £86,268≈ €102,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. Brett Whiteley, Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989, ink, gouache and collage on paper
    Date Palm, Tangier (1989), 1989
    Watercolor · Paper
    33 x 24 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 44
    A$39,273≈ $27,114≈ £23,005≈ €27,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. Brett Whiteley, Sketch for Blue and White Porcelain Eagle 1978-79, 1978-79, ink and wash on paper
    Sketch for Blue and White Porcelain Eagle 1978-79, 1978-79
    Drawing · Paper
    19.5 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 113
    A$24,545≈ $16,921≈ £13,910≈ €16,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Brett Whiteley, Drawing of a Man Drinking (also known as Portrait) 1965, 1965, pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolour, gouache and collage on paper on board
    Drawing of a Man Drinking (also known as Portrait) 1965, 1965
    Watercolor · Board
    55.5 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$56,455≈ $38,918≈ £31,995≈ €37,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Brett Whiteley, Vincent Van Gogh's Eye, Pen & Ink on Paper
    Vincent Van Gogh's Eye
    Drawing · Paper
    20.5x13.2cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 8
    A$13,000≈ $9,179≈ £7,301≈ €8,678HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  46. Brett Whiteley, Hyena 1978, 1978, brush and ink on paper
    Hyena 1978, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    75.3 x 96.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 51
    A$98,182≈ $73,043≈ £56,127≈ €67,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  47. Brett Whiteley, Place de Victor Hugo c1984, c1984, brush and black ink on paper
    Place de Victor Hugo c1984, c1984
    Drawing · Paper
    26.5 x 35.5 cm (irreg.)
    Menzies · · Lot 78
    A$20,864≈ $14,894≈ £11,189≈ €13,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. Brett Whiteley, Zen Monks 1971, 1971, ink on paper on board
    Zen Monks 1971, 1971
    Drawing · Board
    49.5 x 52.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 77
    A$67,500≈ $48,186≈ £36,200≈ €42,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Brett Whiteley, Looking North, Unilever House, Sydney 1958, 1958, ink and gouache on card
    Looking North, Unilever House, Sydney 1958, 1958
    Gouache · Board
    25.3 x 30 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 73
    A$25,773≈ $18,915≈ £14,065≈ €16,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  50. Brett Whiteley, Girl on a Bike 1974, 1974, pencil on paper
    Girl on a Bike 1974, 1974
    Drawing · Paper
    55.5 x 73.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 41
    A$56,455≈ $42,321≈ £30,557≈ €35,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗

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