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David Edgar Strachan

Australian · 1919–1970 · Painter

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11auction results2009–2025years recorded91%sold (10)$3.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David Edgar Strachan, Flowers and Fruit 1966, 1966, oil on canvasFlowers and Fruit 1966Menzies · A$15,955≈ $10,999≈ £9,042≈ €10,458Sign up to see
  2. David Edgar Strachan, Still Life with Compote of Oranges 1967, 1967, oil on composition boardStill Life with Compote of Oranges 1967Smith & Singer · A$9,150≈ $8,573≈ £5,092≈ €6,256Sign up to see
  3. David Edgar Strachan, (Female Figure at the Writing Desk) 1947, 1947, oil on canvas(Female Figure at the Writing Desk) 1947Menzies · A$6,600≈ $5,771≈ £3,511≈ €3,904Sign up to see

David Edgar Strachan’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).

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ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for David Edgar Strachan between 2009 and 2025, of which 10 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $349Sign up free to see to $11kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $11kSign up free to see for Flowers and Fruit 1966 at Menzies in June 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (9 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (4), Menzies (3) and Leonard Joel (2).

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  1. David Edgar Strachan, Yachts, 1955, oil on canvas
    Yachts, 1955
    Oil · Canvas
    26.5 x 21cm (32.5 x 27.5cm)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$2,200≈ $1,420≈ £1,052≈ €1,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. David Edgar Strachan, Flowers and Fruit 1966, 1966, oil on canvas
    Flowers and Fruit 1966, 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    45.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 71
    A$15,955≈ $10,999≈ £9,042≈ €10,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. David Edgar Strachan, Untitled (Tableau), Ink & Wash
    Untitled (Tableau)
    Drawing
    18.5x27.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 54
    A$450≈ $349≈ £248≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. David Edgar Strachan, The Poet, 1951, Lithograph ed. 75
    The Poet, 1951
    Lithograph
    26x36cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 55
    A$475≈ $368≈ £262≈ €304HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–550View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. David Edgar Strachan, Still Life with Lemons, oil on board
    Still Life with Lemons
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 74.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 11
    A$5,000≈ $3,488≈ £2,753≈ €3,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. David Edgar Strachan, Still Life with Pears and Yellow Flowers, oil on canvas
    Still Life with Pears and Yellow Flowers
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 51 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 85
    A$4,880≈ $3,653≈ £2,710≈ €3,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. David Edgar Strachan, Nature Morte 1953, 1953, oil on canvas
    Nature Morte 1953, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    54.7 x 38 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 115
    A$7,320≈ $5,377≈ £3,723≈ €4,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. David Edgar Strachan, (Old Building North Italy) 1959, 1959, oil on canvas
    (Old Building North Italy) 1959, 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 65.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 154
    A$4,514≈ $3,405≈ £2,427≈ €3,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. David Edgar Strachan, Still Life with Compote of Oranges 1967, 1967, oil on composition board
    Still Life with Compote of Oranges 1967, 1967
    Oil · Board
    40.5 x 50.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 6
    A$9,150≈ $8,573≈ £5,092≈ €6,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. David Edgar Strachan, (Female Figure at the Writing Desk) 1947, 1947, oil on canvas
    (Female Figure at the Writing Desk) 1947, 1947
    Oil · Canvas
    31.0 x 43.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 62
    A$6,600≈ $5,771≈ £3,511≈ €3,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗

David Edgar Strachan paintings (9)David Edgar Strachan oil paintings (9)

David Edgar Strachan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David Edgar Strachan at auction?

$10,999Sign up free to see, for Flowers and Fruit 1966 at Menzies (June 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David Edgar Strachan?

The median sale price is $3.6kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David Edgar Strachan have sold at auction?

10 of 11 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell David Edgar Strachan?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Leonard Joel

Related artists — Australian, born 1894–1944