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Danila Vassilieff

Australian · 1897–1958 · Painter, Sculptor

Danila Vassilieff was a Russian-born Australian painter and sculptor. He has been called the "father of Australian modernism". (Wikipedia)

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  1. Danila Vassilieff, Three Forms (1953), 1953, Lilydale marbleThree Forms (1953)Smith & Singer · A$63,440≈ $47,492≈ £35,232≈ €40,302Sign up to see
  2. Danila Vassilieff, Soap Box Derby 1938, 1938, oil on plywoodSoap Box Derby 1938Menzies · A$58,909≈ $45,103≈ £35,892≈ €42,183Sign up to see
  3. Danila Vassilieff, Children Playing in Collingwood School (1939), 1939, oil on woodChildren Playing in Collingwood School (1939)Smith & Singer · A$43,920≈ $32,576≈ £26,237≈ €30,726Sign up to see

Danila Vassilieff’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 66 auction results for Danila Vassilieff between 2009 and 2026, of which 51 sold (77%). Recorded sale prices range from $48Sign up free to see to $47.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $47.5kSign up free to see for Three Forms (1953) at Smith & Singer in May 2018. The most common medium is oil paintings (36 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (18), Menzies (18) and Davidson Auctions (16).

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  1. Danila Vassilieff, Robur Tea Shop, Fitzroy (1938), 1938, oil on composition board
    Robur Tea Shop, Fitzroy (1938), 1938
    Oil · Board
    36.6 x 54 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$42,955≈ $30,727≈ £22,540≈ €26,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Danila Vassilieff, Portrait of Nazareth Karagheusian c1936, c1936, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Nazareth Karagheusian c1936, c1936
    Oil · Canvas
    62.5 x 57.5 cm; 76.5 x 71.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    A$6,750≈ $4,379≈ £3,337≈ €3,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Danila Vassilieff, Untitled, Gouache on Paper
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    26.5x40.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1013
    A$800≈ $502≈ £388≈ €464HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Danila Vassilieff, Children with Bicycle, Fitzroy (1949), 1949, oil on board
    Children with Bicycle, Fitzroy (1949), 1949
    Oil · Board
    41.5 x 49.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 46
    A$34,364≈ $23,158≈ £17,771≈ €20,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Danila Vassilieff, Street Urchin (Glimpses in Wartime)' 1943/4, W/Clr & Gouache
    Street Urchin (Glimpses in Wartime)' 1943/4
    Gouache
    22.5x18.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 213
    A$550≈ $364≈ £285≈ €335HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Danila Vassilieff, [Person] in the Street (Glimpses in Wartime)' 1943/4, W/Clr & Gouache
    [Person] in the Street (Glimpses in Wartime)' 1943/4
    Gouache
    22.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 214
    A$950≈ $628≈ £493≈ €579HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Danila Vassilieff, Deciding, c.1945-46, W/Clr & Gouache
    Deciding, c.1945-46
    Gouache
    33.5x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 247
    A$475≈ $302≈ £248≈ €287HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Danila Vassilieff, Lisa Picking Plums, 1947, oil on canvas
    Lisa Picking Plums, 1947
    Oil · Canvas
    67 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 91
    A$14,000≈ $9,366≈ £7,355≈ €8,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Danila Vassilieff, Blue Head, c.1955, gouache on paper
    Blue Head, c.1955
    Gouache · Paper
    27.5 x 37cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 101
    A$2,000≈ $1,336≈ £1,091≈ €1,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Danila Vassilieff, Fitzroy Street Scene, c.1938, oil on plywood panel
    Fitzroy Street Scene, c.1938
    Oil · Panel
    45 x 54.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 65
    A$22,000≈ $13,908≈ £12,290≈ €14,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Danila Vassilieff: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Danila Vassilieff at auction?

$47,492Sign up free to see, for Three Forms (1953) at Smith & Singer (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Danila Vassilieff?

The median sale price is $3.8kSign up free to see across 51 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Danila Vassilieff have sold at auction?

51 of 66 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Danila Vassilieff?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Davidson Auctions

About Danila Vassilieff

Danila Vassilieff was a Russian-born Australian painter and sculptor. He has been called the "father of Australian modernism".

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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