Donald Friend Mixed Media: Auction Prices

Australian · 1915–1989

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for Donald Friend mixed media between 2011 and 2026, of which 15 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $524 to $10,850, with a median of $4,150 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $10,850 for “Figures by the Water” at Leonard Joel in 2021.

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All mixed media results

1. 
   Temple Offering and Village Animals, Bali

   Mixed media · Paper

   78 x 133cm

   Leonard Joel · Oct 6, 2026 · Lot 26
   A$14,000≈ $9,775≈ £7,379≈ €8,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   Goat and Kid

   Mixed media · Paper

   37x49cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 101
   A$800≈ $524≈ £395≈ €453HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Bali, Gamelan with Deer Effigies

   Mixed media · Paper

   147.5x107.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 16
   A$11,000≈ $7,210≈ £5,428≈ €6,232HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   The Saint Kbolwo at Batudjimbar

   Mixed media · Paper

   68 x 102cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 18, 2025 · Lot 83
   A$7,000≈ $4,457≈ £3,436≈ €4,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   The Overlander, 1960

   Mixed media · Paper

   68x102cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 27
   A$16,000≈ $10,580≈ £8,300≈ €9,757HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
6. 
   Forest Hermit, Bali

   Mixed media · Paper

   56.5x77cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 196
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
7. 
   Forest Hermit, Bali

   Mixed media · Paper

   56.5x77cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 50
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–10,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   Venezia, with San Barnaba Church, 1952

   Mixed media · Paper

   32x47.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Dec 5, 2021 · Lot 26
   A$2,000≈ $1,411≈ £1,065≈ €1,250HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   Forest Hermit, Bali

   Mixed media · Paper

   56.5x77cm

   Davidson Auctions · Dec 5, 2021 · Lot 25
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
10. 
    Sayang, Bali

    Mixed media · Paper

    55x75.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 5, 2021 · Lot 24
    A$5,500≈ $3,882≈ £2,927≈ €3,438HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–10,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Figures by the Water

    Mixed media · Board

    30 x 40cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 8, 2021 · Lot 61
    A$14,000≈ $10,850≈ £7,669≈ €8,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
12. 
    Carvings at the Church of Vezelay

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5x46.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 17, 2020 · Lot 1021
    A$1,000≈ $709≈ £549≈ €604HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    Peasants Threshing, San Giminiano, 1952

    Mixed media · Board

    29.5x47.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 21, 2019 · Lot 31
    A$950≈ $670≈ £538≈ €598HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    Day Book - Preliminary Notes and Sketches for Projected Illustrated Books 1978-80, 1978-80

    Mixed media

    28.5 x 22.0 x 3.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 30, 2017 · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Farm Machinery, Henham, Essex, 1950

    Mixed media · Paper

    30 x 47cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 28, 2017 · Lot 25
    A$1,000≈ $761≈ £573≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
16. 
    Roadside Shrine 1950, 1950

    Mixed media · Paper

    33.0 x 48.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 20, 2014 · Lot 8
    A$6,136≈ $5,535≈ £3,356≈ €4,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Two Boys, Ceylon

    Mixed media · Paper

    47.5 x 29.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 17, 2013 · Lot 10
    A$4,000≈ $3,845≈ £2,443≈ €2,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
18. 
    Calvaire, Brittany (Crucifixion Sculpture)

    Mixed media · Paper

    45.5 x 35.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 19, 2013 · Lot 16
    A$4,000≈ $4,150≈ £2,744≈ €3,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
19. 
    Horseplay off the Jetty

    Mixed media · Board

    55 x 76.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 59
    A$4,700≈ $4,924≈ £3,063≈ €3,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
20. 
    The Garden Shrine

    Mixed media · Board

    76.0 x 55.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$14,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗

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