Garry Shead Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1942

Of the 218 lots by Garry Shead (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 148 found a buyer (68%). Across 148 sales with a published price, the typical result was $16.3kSign up free to see to $60.7kSign up free to see (median $38.9kSign up free to see). The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997 holds the top price on file: $319kSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (November 2018). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (136), Deutscher and Hackett (49) and Smith & Singer (15).

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1. 
   Untitled (Floating Lovers), 1974

   Oil · Board

   100.5 x 80.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 5, 2018 · Lot 46
   A$8,500≈ $6,471≈ £4,844≈ €5,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   Royal Visitors 1996, 1996

   Oil · Board

   63.0 x 67.0 cm

   Menzies · Apr 26, 2018 · Lot 37
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
3. 
   The Regal Procession 1995, 1995

   Oil · Board

   91.5 x 122.0 cm

   Menzies · Apr 26, 2018 · Lot 24
   A$208,636≈ $157,977≈ £113,083≈ €129,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
4. 
   D. H. and Thirroulia 1996, 1996

   Oil · Canvas

   121.5 x 152.5 cm

   Menzies · Apr 26, 2018 · Lot 16
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   The Black Swan Of Trespass, 2003 (Ern Malley Series)

   Oil · Board

   63.0 x 46.0 cm

   Deutscher and Hackett · Apr 18, 2018 · Lot 67
   A$46,360≈ $36,000≈ £25,313≈ €29,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$38,000–46,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
6. 
   Intimate Couple 2000, 2000

   Oil · Board

   50.0 x 44.0 cm

   Menzies · Nov 30, 2017 · Lot 53
   A$51,545≈ $39,004≈ £28,962≈ €32,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   The Dub 1997, 1997

   Oil · Board

   75.5 x 60.0 cm

   Menzies · Nov 30, 2017 · Lot 48
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   Dancers

   Oil · Board

   27.0 x 23.5 cm

   Deutscher and Hackett · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 107
   A$19,520≈ $14,773≈ £11,029≈ €12,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
9. 
   (D.H. Lawrence and Kangaroo)

   Oil · Board

   17.5 x 22 cm

   Smith & Singer · Oct 24, 2017 · Lot 171
   A$12,200≈ $9,492≈ £7,207≈ €8,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
10. 
    The Sentinel, 1992 (From ‘D.H. Lawrence’ Series)

    Oil · Canvas

    91.0 x 121.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Sep 20, 2017 · Lot 33
    A$73,200≈ $59,023≈ £43,592≈ €49,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
11. 
    Apotheosis of D. H. Lawrence 1992, 1992

    Oil · Board

    91.0 x 121.0 cm

    Menzies · Aug 10, 2017 · Lot 51
    A$98,182≈ $77,369≈ £59,552≈ €65,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    Royal Accolade 1999, 1999

    Oil · Board

    92.0 x 122.5 cm

    Menzies · Aug 10, 2017 · Lot 34
    A$147,273≈ $116,054≈ £89,327≈ €98,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    Brumby 1987-88, 1987-88

    Oil · Board · ed. 87/88

    91.0 x 121.5 cm

    Menzies · May 11, 2017 · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
14. 
    Queen and Subjects

    Oil · Board

    60.0 x 44.5 cm

    Menzies · May 11, 2017 · Lot 58
    A$67,500≈ $49,742≈ £38,698≈ €45,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    The Kiss, 2001 (From Artist And The Muse Series)

    Oil · Canvas

    122.0 x 91.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 10, 2017 · Lot 50
    A$61,000≈ $45,034≈ £34,756≈ €41,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
16. 
    The Presentation, 1995

    Oil · Canvas

    106.5 x 91.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 10, 2017 · Lot 49
    A$134,200≈ $99,074≈ £76,464≈ €91,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
17. 
    Painter Admiring Model 2001, 2001

    Oil · Paper

    27.0 x 20.0 cm

    Menzies · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 103
    A$5,216≈ $3,994≈ £3,178≈ €3,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
18. 
    Swooning 2000, 2000

    Oil · Board

    85.5 x 62.5 cm

    Menzies · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 69
    A$51,545≈ $39,464≈ £31,406≈ €36,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
19. 
    We Are in Australia c1996, c1996

    Oil · Board

    92.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 31
    A$73,636≈ $56,378≈ £44,865≈ €52,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Artist And Muse, c.2003

    Oil · Board

    76.0 x 60.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Sep 13, 2016 · Lot 38
    A$34,160≈ $25,719≈ £19,383≈ €22,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
21. 
    The Secret Ii, 1992 (From ‘D.H.Lawrence’ Series)

    Oil · Board

    60.0 x 58.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Sep 13, 2016 · Lot 37
    A$29,280≈ $22,045≈ £16,614≈ €19,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
22. 
    Morning, 1994 (From ‘D.H. Lawrence’ Series)

    Oil · Canvas

    90.5 x 121.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Sep 13, 2016 · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
23. 
    Bare Queen (1995), 1995

    Oil · Board

    66 x 51 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 31, 2016 · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
24. 
    The Guests (1995), 1995

    Oil · Board

    90.5 x 122 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 31, 2016 · Lot 14
    A$103,700≈ $77,968≈ £59,400≈ €70,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
25. 
    D.H. Lawrence Series 1991, 1991

    Oil · Board

    30 x 52 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 10, 2016 · Lot 107
    A$13,420≈ $9,857≈ £6,825≈ €8,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
26. 
    The Smile 2009, 2009

    Oil · Linen

    92.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 23, 2016 · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
27. 
    The Studio 2001, 2001

    Oil · Canvas

    181.0 x 282.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 23, 2016 · Lot 30
    A$319,091≈ $241,175≈ £170,526≈ €215,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$260,000–360,000View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    Queen of Spades 1995, 1995

    Oil · Board

    74.0 x 89.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 10, 2015 · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    Dancing up the Stairs 2001, 2001

    Oil · Board

    75.0 x 60.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 10, 2015 · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Adieu Australia, 1994

    Oil · Canvas

    92.0 x 120.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Dec 2, 2015 · Lot 65
    A$79,300≈ $58,081≈ £38,636≈ €54,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
31. 
    Velázquez and Muse (Homage to Las Meninas)

    Oil · Board

    75.0 x 60.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 52
    A$54,000≈ $37,593≈ £24,705≈ €33,443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
32. 
    Sentinel 1993, 1993

    Oil · Board

    92.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 27
    A$73,636≈ $51,263≈ £33,688≈ €45,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
33. 
    Degas' Muse

    Oil · Paper

    27.0 x 19.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Artist and Model

    Oil · Paper

    28.0 x 22.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
35. 
    Artist and the Muse in Studio

    Oil · Board

    76.0 x 56.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 46
    A$64,432≈ $49,874≈ £31,715≈ €44,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
36. 
    The Royal Touch 1996, 1996

    Oil · Canvas

    121.5 x 152.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 31
    A$202,500≈ $156,747≈ £99,674≈ €139,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
37. 
    Velázquez and Night Model

    Oil · Board

    17.5 x 15.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 19
    A$17,182≈ $13,300≈ £8,457≈ €11,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
38. 
    The Monument, 1994

    Oil · Board

    91.0 x 121.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 6, 2015 · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
39. 
    Horse and Lady 1987, 1987

    Oil · Board

    91.5 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 91
    A$13,500≈ $10,589≈ £7,113≈ €9,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
40. 
    The Stockman 1987, 1987

    Oil · Board

    91.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 90
    A$11,045≈ $8,663≈ £5,819≈ €7,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
41. 
    Monarchy at Sunset 1995, 1995

    Oil · Canvas

    76.0 x 90.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 73
    A$46,636≈ $36,579≈ £24,571≈ €33,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
42. 
    Bundeena Icon 1990, 1990

    Oil · Board

    101.0 x 155.0 cm (overall)

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 68
    A$45,409≈ $35,617≈ £23,925≈ €32,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
43. 
    The Artistic Muse (Rembrandt) 2003, 2003

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 121.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 32
    A$58,909≈ $46,205≈ £31,037≈ €42,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
44. 
    The Opening Chapters 1993, 1993

    Oil · Board

    59.0 x 59.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 23
    A$36,818≈ $28,878≈ £19,398≈ €26,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    Dancers (The Kiss) 2002, 2002

    Oil · Board

    57.5 x 44.5 cm

    Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 82
    A$55,227≈ $45,587≈ £29,077≈ €36,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$36,000–44,000View at Menzies ↗
46. 
    Before the Start 1989, 1989

    Oil · Canvas

    182.0 x 182.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 54
    A$46,636≈ $38,496≈ £24,554≈ €30,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
47. 
    The Great White Goddess 1996, 1996

    Oil · Canvas

    72.0 x 83.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 30
    A$45,409≈ $37,483≈ £23,908≈ €30,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
48. 
    Untitled (Lawrence and Frieda) 1991, 1991

    Oil · Board

    30.0 x 46.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 18
    A$44,182≈ $36,470≈ £23,262≈ €29,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
49. 
    By the Coast (D. H. Lawrence series) 1993, 1993

    Oil · Board

    59.0 x 64.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2014 · Lot 240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
50. 
    Thirroulia 1994, 1994

    Oil · Canvas

    121.5 x 152.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2014 · Lot 52
    A$122,727≈ $108,859≈ £66,398≈ €84,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$110,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗

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