Donald Friend Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1915–1989

Donald Friend works on paper have appeared at auction 297 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2026; 229 sold, a sell-through rate of 77%. The median price realised is $3.7kSign up free to see across 229 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$7.2kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $63.3kSign up free to see for Self Portrait In A Carved Mirror at Deutscher and Hackett in October 2013. The houses with the most results are Deutscher and Hackett (114), Davidson Auctions (68) and Smith & Singer (44).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   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 ↗
2. 
   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 ↗
3. 
   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 ↗
4. 
   The Destruction of Sodom, Viewed from Crows Nest on the North Shore of the Harbour

   Watercolor · Paper

   56 x 75.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 21, 2023 · Lot 19
   A$8,000≈ $5,343≈ £4,364≈ €4,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   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 ↗
6. 
   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 ↗
7. 
   Bali Boys

   Gouache

   77x55.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 193
   A$2,750≈ $1,840≈ £1,516≈ €1,717HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   Riders in the chariot (Study for sculpture in sheet copper), c.1964

   Watercolor · Paper

   55.5 x 75.0 cm 70.5 x 90.5 cm (frame)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 12
   A$6,136≈ $4,228≈ £3,510≈ €3,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
9. 
   Still life with a Paddington skyline, 1986

   Gouache · Paper

   56.0 x 76.0 cm 78.5 x 98.5 cm (frame)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 11
   A$8,591≈ $5,919≈ £4,914≈ €5,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
10. 
    Nude playing a guitar Signed and dated Donald Friend 39

    Watercolor

    31.7 x 26.5cm

    Woolley & Wallis · Dec 14, 2022 · Lot 223
    £600≈ $742≈ €697HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
11. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    Woolley & Wallis · Dec 14, 2022 · Lot 222
    £950≈ $1,175≈ €1,103HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
12. 
    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 ↗
13. 
    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 ↗
14. 
    The Jetty

    Gouache · Paper

    47.5 x 61.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Dec 1, 2022 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
15. 
    Mother and Children

    Watercolor · Board

    75.5 x 55.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 23, 2022 · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    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 ↗
17. 
    Musician II, Bali

    Watercolor · Board

    56.5 x 77.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 23, 2022 · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
18. 
    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 ↗
19. 
    Study of Omu 1953

    Drawing

    55 x 40cm

    Gorringe's · Oct 24, 2022 · Lot 662
    £700≈ $792≈ €804HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
20. 
    Still Life With A Figure, c.1986

    Watercolor · Paper

    57.0 x 76.0 cm (sheet) 79.5 x 98.5 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 16, 2022 · Lot 33
    A$7,364≈ $5,158≈ £4,288≈ €5,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
21. 
    Oh Doktor Man, 1988

    Gouache · Paper

    62.0 x 48.0 cm 92.5 x 76.5 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 9, 2022 · Lot 48
    A$3,682≈ $2,566≈ £2,119≈ €2,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
22. 
    Youth, Death and the Maiden (S.H., D.F., & Marie X)

    Drawing

    24.5x34cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 3, 2022 · Lot 7
    A$2,750≈ $1,864≈ £1,532≈ €1,788HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
23. 
    Sri Lankan Market Signed and inscribed Donald Friend Ceylon

    Watercolor

    34.7 x 50.5cm

    Woolley & Wallis · May 31, 2022 · Lot 289
    £8,500≈ $10,696≈ €9,984HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
24. 
    Study for Noble Forest (for Songs of the Vagabond Scholars), c.1982

    Drawing

    37x27cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 51
    A$800≈ $565≈ £453≈ €534HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
25. 
    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 ↗
26. 
    Seated Figure 1957, 1957

    Watercolor · Board

    47.7 x 31 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 12, 2022 · Lot 20
    A$9,818≈ $7,304≈ £5,613≈ €6,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
27. 
    The Younger Brother

    Watercolor · Board

    56.5 x 38.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 31, 2022 · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    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 ↗
29. 
    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 ↗
30. 
    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 ↗
31. 
    Diver, Bali

    Watercolor

    34.5x25cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 15, 2021 · Lot 49
    A$750≈ $551≈ £399≈ €468HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
32. 
    Nude with Mask and Monkey, Bali

    Gouache · Board

    75x55.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 15, 2021 · Lot 48
    A$2,250≈ $1,654≈ £1,196≈ €1,405HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
33. 
    Firenze, 1950

    Drawing

    30x46.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 11, 2021 · Lot 23
    A$475≈ $355≈ £256≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
34. 
    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 ↗
35. 
    Sleeper

    Drawing · Paper

    50.5 x 69.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 8, 2021 · Lot 29
    A$7,000≈ $5,425≈ £3,834≈ €4,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
36. 
    (2)

    Drawing

    25x35cm (each)

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 1052
    A$3,000≈ $2,326≈ £1,652≈ €1,919HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
37. 
    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 ↗
38. 
    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 ↗
39. 
    Lovers

    Gouache

    62x46.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 27
    A$10,000≈ $7,754≈ £5,506≈ €6,396HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
40. 
    Boy Climbing Coconut Tree, Bali

    Drawing

    18.5x14.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
41. 
    Xanthippe

    Gouache

    40.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 12
    A$600≈ $464≈ £335≈ €390HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
42. 
    Sicily

    Drawing

    20x28cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2020 · Lot 36
    A$550≈ $405≈ £304≈ €338HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
43. 
    Kadir (Bali)

    Drawing · Board

    56x77cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2020 · Lot 35
    A$3,000≈ $2,210≈ £1,658≈ €1,845HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
44. 
    Three Figure Studies (1965), 1965

    Watercolor · Board

    69 x 49.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 69
    A$5,000≈ $3,657≈ £2,754≈ €3,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
45. 
    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 ↗
46. 
    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 ↗
47. 
    Male Nude, Firenze, 1949

    Drawing

    29x47cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 16, 2020 · Lot 242
    A$2,000≈ $1,430≈ £1,091≈ €1,210HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
48. 
    Sleeping Boy

    Watercolor · Board

    52.0 x 70.5 cm

    Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 83
    A$12,273≈ $8,572≈ £6,776≈ €7,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
49. 
    (2)

    Drawing

    19.5x12cm (each)

    Davidson Auctions · May 24, 2020 · Lot 346
    A$150≈ $98≈ £80≈ €90HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
50. 
    (3)

    Drawing

    19x12cm (each)

    Davidson Auctions · May 24, 2020 · Lot 345
    A$325≈ $212≈ £174≈ €195HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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