Donald Friend Gouaches: Auction Prices

Australian · 1915–1989

ArtSell has recorded 49 auction results for Donald Friend gouaches between 2010 and 2026, of which 34 sold (69% sell-through). Prices realised range from $409 to $15,013, with a median of $1,790 across 34 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $15,013 for “Roof Construction Studies, Bali c1975” at Menzies in 2013.

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1. 
   Bali Rooster

   Gouache

   13.5x18.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 30, 2026 · Lot 32
   A$750≈ $538≈ £401≈ €462HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
2. 
   Two Boys Standing

   Gouache

   69x49.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 29A
   A$4,000≈ $2,827≈ £2,115≈ €2,446HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Stepney Winter Scene 1953, 1953

   Gouache · Paper

   30.5 x 47.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 8, 2025 · Lot 73
   A$2,455≈ $1,487≈ £1,163≈ €1,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
4. 
   Boy with Ferns

   Gouache

   75x53.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 21
   A$800≈ $539≈ £413≈ €494HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
5. 
   Lizards

   Gouache · Board

   56x76cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 20
   A$1,400≈ $943≈ £723≈ €864HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
6. 
   Air and Earth Creatures

   Gouache

   56x77cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 135
   A$1,800≈ $1,190≈ £934≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
7. 
   Air and Earth Creatures

   Gouache

   56x77cm

   Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 67
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   Budal

   Gouache

   29.5x23cm

   Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023 · Lot 69
   A$1,600≈ $1,023≈ £801≈ €938HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   Three Boys - Cairns, 1947

   Gouache

   35x52cm

   Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023 · Lot 35
   A$4,500≈ $2,877≈ £2,254≈ €2,637HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
10. 
    Air and Earth Creatures

    Gouache

    56x77cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023 · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Figures

    Gouache · Paper

    54 x 37cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 27, 2023 · Lot 90
    A$2,600≈ $1,739≈ £1,366≈ €1,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
12. 
    Portrait with Fruit Bowl

    Gouache · Paper

    48 x 32.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 27, 2023 · Lot 88
    A$3,800≈ $2,542≈ £1,996≈ €2,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
13. 
    Male Study, 1988

    Gouache

    74.5x54cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 20, 2023 · Lot 100
    A$1,500≈ $999≈ £803≈ €924HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    Boy with Ferns

    Gouache

    75x53.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 20, 2023 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
15. 
    Tiger Fantasy

    Gouache · Board

    30.5 x 40.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    Youth, Death and The Maiden

    Gouache

    75x55.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–10,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
17. 
    Bali Boys

    Gouache

    77x55.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 193
    A$2,750≈ $1,840≈ £1,504≈ €1,717HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
18. 
    Lovers

    Gouache

    46x37cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 51
    A$600≈ $409≈ £333≈ €388HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
19. 
    North Queensland Town

    Gouache

    26x35cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 49
    A$1,300≈ $886≈ £721≈ €841HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
20. 
    Child with a Cuscus

    Gouache · Board

    78.5 x 56.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 23, 2022 · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    Man with Basket of Fish 1944, 1944

    Gouache · Board

    61 x 45 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 52
    A$7,364≈ $4,979≈ £4,183≈ €4,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
22. 
    Nude with Mask and Monkey, Bali

    Gouache · Board

    75x55.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 15, 2021 · Lot 48
    A$2,250≈ $1,654≈ £1,192≈ €1,405HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
23. 
    Nude with Mask and Monkey, Bali

    Gouache · Board

    75x55.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 11, 2021 · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
24. 
    Resting Boy

    Gouache

    61x46cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 29
    A$2,000≈ $1,551≈ £1,101≈ €1,279HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
25. 
    The Carver's Sons from Gianyar, Bali

    Gouache

    58x78.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 28
    A$4,750≈ $3,683≈ £2,615≈ €3,038HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
26. 
    Lovers

    Gouache

    62x46.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 27
    A$10,000≈ $7,754≈ £5,505≈ €6,396HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
27. 
    Xanthippe

    Gouache

    40.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 12
    A$600≈ $464≈ £336≈ €390HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
28. 
    Jaffna House, Ceylon

    Gouache · Board

    33 x 49cm

    Leonard Joel · Sep 22, 2020 · Lot 54
    A$15,000≈ $10,812≈ £8,449≈ €9,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
29. 
    Fortitude Valley Side Street 1945, 1945

    Gouache · Paper

    52.3 x 64.7 cm

    Smith & Singer · Oct 30, 2019 · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
30. 
    Fortitude Valley Side Street 1945, 1945

    Gouache · Paper

    52.3 x 64.7 cm

    Smith & Singer · Mar 20, 2019 · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
31. 
    Fortitude Valley Side Street 1945, 1945

    Gouache · Paper

    52.3 x 64.7 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 28, 2018 · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
32. 
    Irish Bob with the Cat (1965), 1965

    Gouache · Board

    78.5 x 56.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Oct 24, 2017 · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
33. 
    Balinese Boys

    Gouache · Board

    31.5 x 47.5 cm

    Menzies · Aug 10, 2017 · Lot 140
    A$3,927≈ $3,095≈ £2,382≈ €2,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,000View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Bali Boy

    Gouache · Board

    37 x 26.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 6, 2017 · Lot 6
    A$1,600≈ $1,198≈ £928≈ €1,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
35. 
    Irish Bob with the Cat (1965), 1965

    Gouache · Board

    78.5 x 56.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 3, 2017 · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
36. 
    Olive Grove at Tourrettes

    Gouache · Board

    35.5 x 45.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 29, 2016 · Lot 6
    A$1,800≈ $1,340≈ £1,074≈ €1,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
37. 
    The Montebanks (1964), 1964

    Gouache · Paper

    79.5 x 58 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 10, 2016 · Lot 106
    A$6,710≈ $4,929≈ £3,413≈ €4,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
38. 
    St. Mark

    Gouache · Paper

    26 x 19cm

    Leonard Joel · Dec 1, 2015 · Lot 32
    A$1,100≈ $802≈ £532≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
39. 
    Exhausted Footballer

    Gouache · Board

    49.5 x 36.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 175
    A$8,591≈ $5,981≈ £3,930≈ €5,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,000View at Menzies ↗
40. 
    Falling Figures 1965, 1965

    Gouache · Board

    76.5 x 55.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
41. 
    The Corner Table

    Gouache · Board

    35 x 47.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Mar 31, 2015 · Lot 363
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
42. 
    Omu 1953, 1953

    Gouache · Board

    47.3 x 30.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Mar 31, 2015 · Lot 304
    A$2,196≈ $1,669≈ £1,128≈ €1,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
43. 
    Village Rehearsal, Bali

    Gouache · Board

    56.0 x 78.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 230
    A$8,591≈ $6,738≈ £4,526≈ €6,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
44. 
    Woman Swallowed by Mythical Animal

    Gouache · Paper

    55.0 x 78.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 20, 2014 · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    Roof Construction Studies, Bali c1975, c1975

    Gouache · Board

    76.0 x 105.5 cm

    Menzies · May 21, 2013 · Lot 91
    A$15,341≈ $15,013≈ £9,908≈ €11,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
46. 
    The Family

    Gouache · Paper

    40.0 x 50.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 107
    A$3,436≈ $3,541≈ £2,252≈ €2,641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
47. 
    Paris 1971, 1971

    Gouache · Board

    35.5 x 45.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 108
    A$6,750≈ $6,915≈ £4,380≈ €5,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
48. 
    The Wash Basin

    Gouache · Board

    69.0 x 50.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 131
    A$6,750≈ $7,094≈ £4,440≈ €4,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
49. 
    Roof Construction Studies, Bali c1975, c1975

    Gouache · Board

    76.0 x 105.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 82
    A$10,800≈ $9,867≈ £6,608≈ €7,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗

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