Charles Blackman Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1928–2018

Of the 332 lots by Charles Blackman (paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 233 found a buyer (70%). Half of the priced sales fell between $13.8kSign up free to see and $77.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $29.7kSign up free to see. Mad Hatter's Tea Party 1956 holds the top price on file: $1.4MSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (November 2017). The houses with the most results are Menzies (185), Smith & Singer (106) and Leonard Joel (35).

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1. 
   Stained Glass Butterfly, 1984

   Oil · Other support

   171.5 x 171cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 8, 2021 · Lot 81
   A$28,000≈ $21,701≈ £15,337≈ €17,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–35,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   Housefront, 1954

   Oil · Board

   90 x 120cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 8, 2021 · Lot 27
   A$22,000≈ $17,051≈ £12,051≈ €13,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   Reverie (1963), 1963

   Oil · Canvas

   137.5 x 152.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 10
   A$135,000≈ $105,015≈ £75,199≈ €87,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
4. 
   Christabel in a Chair 1968, 1968

   Oil · Canvas

   100.0 x 88.5 cm

   Menzies · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 79
   A$28,227≈ $21,474≈ £15,606≈ €18,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   Girls (1966), 1966

   Oil · Board

   22.7 x 25.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 62
   A$10,625≈ $7,771≈ £5,852≈ €6,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
6. 
   Girl with Flowers c1987, c1987

   Oil · Canvas

   120.0 x 180.0 cm

   Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 34
   A$110,455≈ $77,146≈ £60,980≈ €68,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   Boats at Williamstown 1956, 1956

   Oil · Board

   95.0 x 129.5 cm

   Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 26
   A$220,909≈ $154,292≈ £121,960≈ €136,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   Twin Swing 1966, 1966

   Oil · Board

   49.5 x 74 cm

   Smith & Singer · Jun 24, 2020 · Lot 51
   A$30,500≈ $21,053≈ £16,861≈ €18,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
9. 
   Double Figure (1964), 1964

   Oil · Canvas

   76 x 63.3 cm (each); 76 x 190 cm (overall)

   Smith & Singer · Jun 24, 2020 · Lot 43
   A$54,900≈ $37,895≈ £30,350≈ €33,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
10. 
    Double Image III 1961, 1961

    Oil · Board

    129.5 x 121.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Jun 24, 2020 · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
11. 
    Swings (1952), 1952

    Oil · Board

    62.5 x 75.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Jun 24, 2020 · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
12. 
    Two Faces, c.1960

    Oil · Board

    28 x 22cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 54
    A$10,000≈ $6,005≈ £4,966≈ €5,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
13. 
    A Choir for Christabel 1972, 1972

    Oil · Canvas

    166.5 x 135.5 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
14. 
    Song of the Flute c1982, c1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    121.0 x 181.5 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Tryst 1958, 1958

    Oil · Board

    40.0 x 30.0 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 14
    A$9,205≈ $6,053≈ £4,693≈ €5,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    Harbour Scene, Williamstown

    Oil · Board

    41.5 x 57.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 25, 2020 · Lot 74
    A$5,000≈ $3,296≈ £2,543≈ €3,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
17. 
    Face with Vase of Flowers (1958), 1958

    Oil · Other support

    64.5 x 49.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 20, 2019 · Lot 64
    A$30,500≈ $20,786≈ £16,111≈ €18,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
18. 
    Blue Dream

    Oil · Board

    48x73cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 16, 2019 · Lot 74
    A$7,000≈ $4,762≈ £3,697≈ €4,315HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
19. 
    Man in Night Landscape 1955, 1955

    Oil · Board

    95.5 x 131.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 26, 2019 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Midnight Garden 1993, 1993

    Oil · Canvas

    122.5 x 204.5 cm (overall)

    Menzies · Sep 26, 2019 · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    Mr Rabbit Reads to Alice c1980, c1980

    Mixed media · Canvas

    133.5 x 378.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 26, 2019 · Lot 45
    A$92,045≈ $62,293≈ £50,403≈ €56,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
22. 
    It is Cheaper to Ride on the Roofs of Taxis than Inside Them (Scott Floating) 1973, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    137 x 168 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 75
    A$73,200≈ $49,526≈ £40,337≈ €44,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
23. 
    Flower Seller 1964, 1964

    Oil · Board

    45 x 68 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 54
    A$43,920≈ $29,715≈ £24,202≈ €26,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
24. 
    Poinsettia 1957, 1957

    Oil · Board

    60.5 x 91.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 51
    A$42,700≈ $28,890≈ £23,530≈ €26,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
25. 
    Bather 1958, 1958

    Oil · Board

    63 x 69.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 46
    A$103,700≈ $70,161≈ £57,144≈ €63,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
26. 
    (Five Friends) (circa 1962), 1962

    Oil · Board

    120 x 88 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 42
    A$103,700≈ $70,161≈ £57,144≈ €63,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
27. 
    Red Girl with Hands 1962, 1962

    Oil · Canvas

    64 x 76.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
28. 
    Stained Glass Window & Lit Candle, Cathedral series

    Oil · Board

    72x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 21, 2019 · Lot 40
    A$2,750≈ $1,940≈ £1,556≈ €1,730HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
29. 
    Farmer with Judith Wright's House in the Background c1955, c1955

    Oil · Board

    96.0 x 72.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 63
    A$38,045≈ $26,618≈ £20,936≈ €23,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Girl at Table c1985, c1985

    Oil · Canvas

    120.0 x 181.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 58
    A$58,909≈ $41,216≈ £32,418≈ €36,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
31. 
    The Flower Garden c1980, c1980

    Oil · Canvas

    120.5 x 181.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 47
    A$159,545≈ $111,626≈ £87,797≈ €98,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
32. 
    The Insect's Garden 1979, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    123.0 x 153.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$120,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
33. 
    Girl in Trees

    Mixed media · Board

    48 x 74cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 4, 2019 · Lot 66
    A$7,500≈ $5,233≈ £4,130≈ €4,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
34. 
    Blue Mountain 1966, 1966

    Oil · Canvas

    97 x 94 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
35. 
    Face and Flowers

    Oil · Board

    131 x 143 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
36. 
    Eyes - Girl with Cat (1952), 1952

    Oil · Board

    65 x 73 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
37. 
    Dreaming Alice (1956), 1956

    Oil · Board

    97.2 x 136.2 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,000,000–1,200,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
38. 
    Listening to the Night (1963), 1963

    Oil · Canvas

    137 x 121 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 22
    A$146,400≈ $104,616≈ £80,092≈ €92,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
39. 
    Bees and Butterflies

    Oil · Canvas

    152 x 182.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 20
    A$97,600≈ $69,744≈ £53,395≈ €61,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
40. 
    Portrait of Barbara c1954, c1954

    enamel on board · Board

    75.0 x 62.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 123
    A$21,477≈ $15,201≈ £11,593≈ €13,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
41. 
    Pink Still Life 1989, 1989

    Oil · Board

    70.0 x 51.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 97
    A$22,705≈ $16,070≈ £12,256≈ €14,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
42. 
    Nude and her Reflection 1988, 1988

    Oil · Canvas

    151.0 x 215.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 49
    A$73,636≈ $52,117≈ £39,747≈ €46,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
43. 
    Red Dress and Yellow Jonquils c1958, c1958

    Oil · Canvas

    121.5 x 101.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 32
    A$79,773≈ $56,460≈ £43,060≈ €50,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
44. 
    Hill Farmer 1954, 1954

    Oil · Board

    126.5 x 95.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 23
    A$245,455≈ $173,723≈ £132,492≈ €154,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    The Vision

    Oil · Board

    47.5 x 73cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 27, 2018 · Lot 23
    A$6,500≈ $4,711≈ £3,691≈ €4,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
46. 
    Sunset in the Park (also known as Figures in a Street)

    Oil · Canvas

    49.5 x 72.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
47. 
    Girl Combing her Hair c1951, c1951

    enamel on board · Board

    48.5 x 62.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
48. 
    Schoolgirl and Buildings c1952-53, c1952-53

    Oil · Board

    75.0 x 62.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
49. 
    School Children at Play 1953, 1953

    Oil · Canvas

    56.5 x 64.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
50. 
    Head of a Woman 1965, 1965

    Oil · Canvas

    73 x 60.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 20, 2018 · Lot 78
    A$34,160≈ $24,831≈ £19,330≈ €21,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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