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Donald Friend Drawings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1915–1989

ArtSell has recorded 50 auction results for Donald Friend drawings between 2009 and 2026, of which 45 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $98 to $13,025, with a median of $1,439 across 45 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $13,025 for “Boy, Ceylon” at Davidson Auctions in 2025.

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  1. Donald Friend, The Mysterious Carvings of Ye Puloh (Bali), c.1967-72, Ink & Wash
    The Mysterious Carvings of Ye Puloh (Bali), c.1967-72
    Drawing
    49x75cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 30
    A$3,750≈ $2,650≈ £1,982≈ €2,293HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Donald Friend, Ceylon Boy Studies, Ink & Wash
    Ceylon Boy Studies
    Drawing
    33x49cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 29
    A$3,500≈ $2,473≈ £1,850≈ €2,141HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Donald Friend, Self Portrait, 1938, ink and wash on paper
    Self Portrait, 1938
    Drawing · Paper
    32 x 22.5cm (52 x 40cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 46
    A$4,600≈ $3,229≈ £2,425≈ €2,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Donald Friend, Study, Bali, Pen & Ink
    Study, Bali
    Drawing
    19x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 95
    A$400≈ $262≈ £197≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Donald Friend, Windy Lagoon, Bali, Ink & Wash on Paper on Board
    Windy Lagoon, Bali
    Drawing · Board
    77x54.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 94
    A$2,250≈ $1,475≈ £1,110≈ €1,275HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Donald Friend, Bali Boy, Ink & W/Clr
    Bali Boy
    Drawing
    32.5x26.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 25
    A$900≈ $586≈ £433≈ €502HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Donald Friend, Boy, Ceylon, W/Clr & Ink
    Boy, Ceylon
    Drawing
    50x33cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 23
    A$20,000≈ $13,025≈ £9,620≈ €11,158HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Donald Friend, Julian Knitting, ink on paper
    Julian Knitting
    Drawing · Paper
    26 x 33cm (42 x 47cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 22
    A$200≈ $129≈ £96≈ €113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Donald Friend, The Grasshopper, 1951, Ink & Wash
    The Grasshopper, 1951
    Drawing
    30.5x47cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 56
    A$800≈ $513≈ £383≈ €458HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Donald Friend, Fishing Village, Ceylon, Ink & Wash
    Fishing Village, Ceylon
    Drawing
    21x33.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 54
    A$7,500≈ $4,809≈ £3,595≈ €4,296HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. Donald Friend, Reclining Nude, Bali, Ink & W/Clr
    Reclining Nude, Bali
    Drawing
    45.5x61cm 82x94cm (framed)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 166
    A$600≈ $404≈ £310≈ €370HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. Donald Friend, Bali Figure, Pen & Ink
    Bali Figure
    Drawing
    20x13cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 22
    A$350≈ $236≈ £181≈ €216HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. Donald Friend, Digging the Scene at Ubud, c.1967, Ink & W/Clr
    Digging the Scene at Ubud, c.1967
    Drawing
    56x75.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 134
    A$2,750≈ $1,818≈ £1,427≈ €1,677HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. Donald Friend, (2), Pen & Ink Drawings (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    14x19.5cm, & 19x13cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 333
    A$550≈ $365≈ £284≈ €334HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Donald Friend, Firenze, 1950, Pen & Ink
    Firenze, 1950
    Drawing
    30x47cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 248
    A$750≈ $498≈ £388≈ €455HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. Donald Friend, (2), Pen & Ink Drawings (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    14x19.5cm, & 19x13cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 164
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. Donald Friend, Figures (Bali), Ink & Wash
    Figures (Bali)
    Drawing
    76.5x56.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 71
    A$6,500≈ $4,155≈ £3,256≈ €3,809HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. Donald Friend, Ideas, Ink & Wash
    Ideas
    Drawing
    79.5x56cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 70
    A$2,250≈ $1,438≈ £1,127≈ €1,319HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. Donald Friend, Nude Playing a Guitar, 1939, Ink & W/Clr
    Nude Playing a Guitar, 1939
    Drawing
    32x26.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 34
    A$1,600≈ $1,023≈ £801≈ €938HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. Donald Friend, Youth, Death and the Maiden (S.H., D.F., & Marie X), Pen & Ink
    Youth, Death and the Maiden (S.H., D.F., & Marie X)
    Drawing
    24.5x34cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    A$2,750≈ $1,864≈ £1,532≈ €1,783HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  21. Donald Friend, Study for Noble Forest (for Songs of the Vagabond Scholars), c.1982, Crayon
    Study for Noble Forest (for Songs of the Vagabond Scholars), c.1982
    Drawing
    37x27cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 51
    A$800≈ $565≈ £449≈ €534HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  22. Donald Friend, Firenze, 1950, Pen & Ink
    Firenze, 1950
    Drawing
    30x46.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 23
    A$475≈ $355≈ £256≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. Donald Friend, Sleeper, ink and wash on paper
    Sleeper
    Drawing · Paper
    50.5 x 69.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 29
    A$7,000≈ $5,425≈ £3,834≈ €4,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  24. Donald Friend, (2), Pen & Ink (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    25x35cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1052
    A$3,000≈ $2,326≈ £1,652≈ €1,919HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  25. Donald Friend, Boy Climbing Coconut Tree, Bali, Pen & Ink
    Boy Climbing Coconut Tree, Bali
    Drawing
    18.5x14.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. Donald Friend, Sicily, Pencil & Ink
    Sicily
    Drawing
    20x28cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 36
    A$550≈ $405≈ £304≈ €338HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  27. Donald Friend, Kadir (Bali), Ink & W/Clr on Paper on Board
    Kadir (Bali)
    Drawing · Board
    56x77cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 35
    A$3,000≈ $2,210≈ £1,658≈ €1,845HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  28. Donald Friend, Male Nude, Firenze, 1949, Pen & Ink
    Male Nude, Firenze, 1949
    Drawing
    29x47cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 242
    A$2,000≈ $1,430≈ £1,093≈ €1,210HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  29. Donald Friend, (2), Pen & Ink (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    19.5x12cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 346
    A$150≈ $98≈ £80≈ €90HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. Donald Friend, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    19x12cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 345
    A$325≈ $212≈ £174≈ €195HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  31. Donald Friend, Minister at the Pulpit, Pen & Ink
    Minister at the Pulpit
    Drawing
    19x12cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 92
    A$180≈ $106≈ £91≈ €98HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. Donald Friend, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    19x12cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  33. Donald Friend, (2), Pen & Ink (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    19.5x12cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  34. Donald Friend, Mother & Child, c, 1939, Charcoal & Ink
    Mother & Child, c, 1939
    Drawing
    43x27.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 89
    A$1,500≈ $881≈ £760≈ €817HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  35. Donald Friend, Untitled, brush and ink 65 x 43cm
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 350
    £1,150≈ $1,487≈ €1,336HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Sworders ↗
  36. Donald Friend, Selbsbildnis [Self Portrait]' c, 1947-48, Pen & Ink
    Selbsbildnis [Self Portrait]' c, 1947-48
    Drawing
    23x25.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$950≈ $670≈ £538≈ €598HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  37. Donald Friend, Two Italian Youths, Firenze, 1952, Ink, Wash & Chalk
    Two Italian Youths, Firenze, 1952
    Drawing
    48x31cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 30
    A$2,500≈ $1,764≈ £1,415≈ €1,573HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. Donald Friend, Rolando 1949, 1949, ink and wash on paper
    Rolando 1949, 1949
    Drawing · Paper
    48 x 30.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 54
    A$9,760≈ $7,177≈ £5,558≈ €6,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  39. Donald Friend, Head of a Boy - Ceylon, ink on paper
    Head of a Boy - Ceylon
    Drawing · Paper
    33 x 24 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 207
    A$732≈ $559≈ £458≈ €514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Smith & Singer ↗
  40. Donald Friend, LITTLE KEVIN'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY, KELLY'S GULLY, INK
    LITTLE KEVIN'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY, KELLY'S GULLY
    Drawing
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 85
    A$1,500≈ $1,067≈ £757≈ €967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  41. Donald Friend, (Three Balinese Boys), ink and wash on paper
    (Three Balinese Boys)
    Drawing · Paper
    48 x 63 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 97
    A$3,172≈ $2,338≈ £1,503≈ €2,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. Donald Friend, Head Study and Flower Piece, ink wash and crayon on paper
    Head Study and Flower Piece
    Drawing · Paper
    30.5 x 47 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 96
    A$1,952≈ $1,439≈ £925≈ €1,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. Donald Friend, Blind Man's Bluff: Art Critics at Work in the Athens of the Antipodes 1978 ink on paper titled, signed and dated lower right: Donald Friend: '78 26.5 x 36cm, drawing
    Blind Man's Bluff: Art Critics at Work in the Athens of the Antipodes 1978 ink on paper titled, signed and dated lower right: Donald Friend: '78 26.5 x 36cm
    Drawing
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 135
    A$1,300≈ $1,097≈ £701≈ €883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. Donald Friend, GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAIN 1, ink on paper
    GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAIN 1
    Drawing · Paper
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 196
    A$3,172≈ $3,011≈ £1,873≈ €2,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Smith & Singer ↗
  45. Donald Friend, HEAD STUDIES 1950, 1950, ink and wash on paper
    HEAD STUDIES 1950, 1950
    Drawing · Paper
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 126
    A$3,660≈ $3,464≈ £2,218≈ €2,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  46. Donald Friend, Girl with a Cigarette, ink on paper
    Girl with a Cigarette
    Drawing · Paper
    19.0 x 15.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 222
    A$3,840≈ $3,456≈ £2,111≈ €2,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗
  47. Donald Friend, Legong, Bali, ink on paper
    Legong, Bali
    Drawing · Paper
    18.5 x 13.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. Donald Friend, Eko 1939, 1939, pencil, pen, ink and wash on paper
    Eko 1939, 1939
    Drawing · Paper
    20.5 x 31.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 199
    A$4,320≈ $3,888≈ £2,375≈ €2,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Donald Friend, Ogoga (King) of Ikere 1939, 1939, pencil and ink on paper
    Ogoga (King) of Ikere 1939, 1939
    Drawing · Paper
    20.5 x 32.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 72
    A$4,320≈ $3,888≈ £2,375≈ €2,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Donald Friend, Sailor 1946, 1946, ink and wash on paper
    Sailor 1946, 1946
    Drawing · Paper
    37.0 x 24.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 87
    A$10,800≈ $8,625≈ £5,222≈ €6,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗

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