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Douglas Watson

Australian · 1920–1972 · Painter

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19auction results2020–2026years recorded89%sold (17)$536Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Douglas Watson, Double-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'Mechanical, Oil on BoardDouble-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'MechanicalDavidson Auctions · A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421Sign up to see
  2. Douglas Watson, Living, 1957, Oil on BoardLivingDavidson Auctions · A$1,800≈ $1,287≈ £984≈ €1,089Sign up to see
  3. Douglas Watson, Untitled, 1961, Mixed Media on BoardUntitledDavidson Auctions · A$1,000≈ $715≈ £547≈ €605Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Douglas Watson between 2020 and 2026, of which 17 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $143Sign up free to see to $2.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.9kSign up free to see for Double-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'Mechanical at Davidson Auctions in August 2020. The most common medium is oil paintings (12 lots). Results come from Davidson Auctions (19).

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  1. Douglas Watson, Double-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'Mechanical, Oil on Board
    Double-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'Mechanical
    Oil · Board
    102.5x91.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 337
    A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Douglas Watson, Living, 1957, Oil on Board
    Living, 1957
    Oil · Board
    91.5x61cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 338
    A$1,800≈ $1,287≈ £984≈ €1,089HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Douglas Watson, Dancing Figures, 1959, Mixed Media on Ply
    Dancing Figures, 1959
    Mixed media
    45x55cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 339
    A$800≈ $572≈ £437≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Douglas Watson, Untitled, Oil on Board
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    105x45cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 340
    A$800≈ $572≈ £437≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Douglas Watson, Untitled Abstract, 1957, Oil on Board
    Untitled Abstract, 1957
    Oil · Board
    137.5x41cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 341
    A$800≈ $572≈ £437≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Douglas Watson, Nude, 1965, Oil & Mixed Media on Board
    Nude, 1965
    Oil · Board
    82x113cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 342
    A$750≈ $536≈ £410≈ €454HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Douglas Watson, Event No. 2, 1965, Mixed Media on Board
    Event No. 2, 1965
    Mixed media · Board
    60x78cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 343
    A$550≈ $393≈ £301≈ €333HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Douglas Watson, 2 Study, c, 1965, Mixed Media on Board
    2 Study, c, 1965
    Mixed media · Board
    91x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 344
    A$200≈ $143≈ £109≈ €121HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Douglas Watson, Head Study, Oil on Board
    Head Study
    Oil · Board
    137.5x61cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 345
    A$750≈ $536≈ £410≈ €454HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Douglas Watson, Christ, 1957, Oil on Board
    Christ, 1957
    Oil · Board
    137.5x61cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 346
    A$850≈ $608≈ £465≈ €514HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

Douglas Watson paintings (19)Douglas Watson oil paintings (12)Douglas Watson mixed media (7)

Douglas Watson: quick facts

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

$2,859Sign up free to see, for Double-sided panel: 'Head of Christ' & 'Mechanical at Davidson Auctions (August 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Douglas Watson?

The median sale price is $536Sign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Douglas Watson have sold at auction?

17 of 19 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Douglas Watson?

Davidson Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions

Related artists — Australian, born 1895–1945