Douglas Roberts

Australian · 1919–1976 · Painter

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5auction results2015–2024years recorded60%sold (3)$306Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Douglas Roberts, Dancing Figures (circa 1940-1944), 1940-1944, ink and watercolour on paperDancing Figures (circa 1940-1944)Smith & Singer · A$1,037≈ $710≈ £551≈ €638Sign up to see
  2. Douglas Roberts, , 6PM CLOSE, 1946, OIL ON CANVASBOARD, 55 X 41CM, oil, 6PM CLOSE, 1946, OIL ON CANVASBOARD, 55 X 41CMLeonard Joel · A$420≈ $306≈ £203≈ €280Sign up to see
  3. Douglas Roberts, , DROUGHT, OIL ON BOARD, 61 X 61CM (A/F), oil, DROUGHT, OIL ON BOARD, 61 X 61CM (A/F)Leonard Joel · A$220≈ $161≈ £106≈ €147Sign up to see

Douglas Roberts’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).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Douglas Roberts between 2015 and 2024, of which 3 sold (60%). Recorded sale prices range from $161Sign up free to see to $710Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $710Sign up free to see for Dancing Figures (circa 1940-1944) at Smith & Singer in October 2019. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (2), Davidson Auctions (2) and Smith & Singer (1).

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  1. Douglas Roberts, Dancing Figures (circa 1940-1944), 1940-1944, ink and watercolour on paper
    Dancing Figures (circa 1940-1944), 1940-1944
    Watercolor · Paper
    27 x 24.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 187
    A$1,037≈ $710≈ £551≈ €638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Douglas Roberts, , 6PM CLOSE, 1946, OIL ON CANVASBOARD, 55 X 41CM, oil
    , 6PM CLOSE, 1946, OIL ON CANVASBOARD, 55 X 41CM
    Oil
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3245
    A$420≈ $306≈ £203≈ €280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Douglas Roberts, , DROUGHT, OIL ON BOARD, 61 X 61CM (A/F), oil
    , DROUGHT, OIL ON BOARD, 61 X 61CM (A/F)
    Oil
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3262
    A$220≈ $161≈ £106≈ €147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Douglas Roberts, (2), Pen & Ink (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    28x16.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Douglas Roberts, (2), Pen & Ink (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    28x16.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗

Douglas Roberts works on paper (3)

Douglas Roberts: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Douglas Roberts at auction?

$710Sign up free to see, for Dancing Figures (circa 1940-1944) at Smith & Singer (October 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Douglas Roberts?

The median sale price is $306Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Douglas Roberts have sold at auction?

3 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Douglas Roberts?

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

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