Garry Shead Paintings: Auction Prices

b. 1942

Garry Shead paintings have appeared at auction 162 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 110 sold, a sell-through rate of 68%. Half of the priced sales fell between $15.7kSign up free to see and $61.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $38.7kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $319kSign up free to see for The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997 at Smith & Singer in November 2018. Most results come from Menzies (130), Smith & Singer (15) and Leonard Joel (11).

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1. 
   To See the Queen

   Oil · Board

   52.5 x 54.0 cm

   Menzies · Jun 30, 2021 · Lot 19
   A$98,182≈ $73,601≈ £53,142≈ €61,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
2. 
   Sacrament at Mount Pleasant 2015, 2015

   Oil · Board

   Menzies · Jun 30, 2021 · Lot 6
   A$49,091≈ $36,801≈ £26,571≈ €30,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Menzies ↗
3. 
   Summer at Mount Pleasant 2011, 2011

   Oil · Board

   64 x 55 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 58
   A$58,909≈ $45,825≈ £32,814≈ €38,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
4. 
   Untitled (Landscape) 1976, 1976

   Oil · Canvas

   65.0 x 91.0 cm

   Menzies · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 78
   A$23,318≈ $17,740≈ £12,892≈ €15,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   Dante's Inferno 2011, 2011

   Oil · Linen

   90.0 x 120.5 cm

   Menzies · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 42
   A$148,500≈ $112,974≈ £82,103≈ €96,353Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
6. 
   Queen and Royal Procession II 1997, 1997

   Oil · Board

   91.0 x 122.0 cm

   Menzies · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 32
   A$135,000≈ $102,704≈ £74,639≈ €87,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   Madonna and Child 2020, 2020

   Oil · Board

   30.5 x 31.0 cm

   Menzies · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 5
   A$19,636≈ $14,938≈ £10,856≈ €12,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   The Tragedy

   Oil

   15x20cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 39
   A$170≈ $132≈ £95≈ €111HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$180–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   Untitled 1975, 1975

   Oil · Canvas

   121.0 x 182.5 cm

   Menzies · Nov 19, 2020 · Lot 137
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
10. 
    Royal Visit 1997, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    48.5 x 57.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 19, 2020 · Lot 46
    A$73,636≈ $53,544≈ £40,447≈ €45,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
11. 
    The Miracle 2001, 2001

    Oil · Canvas

    122.5 x 153.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 19, 2020 · Lot 35
    A$196,364≈ $142,784≈ £107,859≈ €120,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    The Novel Kangaroo 1995, 1995

    Oil · Board

    40.0 x 39.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 19, 2020 · Lot 17
    A$27,000≈ $19,633≈ £14,831≈ €16,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    The Arrival (D. H. Lawrence Series)

    Oil · Board

    60.5 x 68cm

    Leonard Joel · Sep 22, 2020 · Lot 20
    A$42,000≈ $30,273≈ £23,656≈ €25,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
14. 
    Retinue of Dionysus 2010, 2010

    Oil · Linen

    152 x 122 cm

    Smith & Singer · Sep 2, 2020 · Lot 13
    A$193,750≈ $142,110≈ £106,441≈ €119,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
15. 
    Kiss of the Angel 2003, 2003

    Oil · Board

    91.5 x 71.0 cm

    Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 36
    A$42,955≈ $30,001≈ £23,715≈ €26,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    The Queen in Australia 1999, 1999

    Oil · Canvas

    122.0 x 152.5 cm

    Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 25
    A$171,818≈ $120,005≈ £94,858≈ €105,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Arrival at Cooee 1994, 1994

    Oil · Board

    18.5 x 23.0 cm

    Menzies · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 6
    A$20,864≈ $14,572≈ £11,519≈ €12,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
18. 
    The Bucolic Dance

    Oil · Board

    40 x 40cm

    Leonard Joel · May 5, 2020 · Lot 30
    A$24,000≈ $15,467≈ £12,418≈ €14,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–30,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
19. 
    Artist and Muse (Rembrandt) 1999, 1999

    Oil · Board

    75.0 x 60.0 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Untitled (DH Lawrence series) 1992-93, 1992-93

    Oil · Board

    90.0 x 120.5 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    The Coronation 1997, 1997

    Oil · Board

    75.0 x 59.5 cm

    Menzies · Feb 27, 2020 · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
22. 
    Lady in the Outback, 1987

    Oil · Board

    59 x 75cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 26, 2019 · Lot 84
    A$5,500≈ $3,730≈ £2,901≈ €3,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
23. 
    Romeo and Juliet 2015, 2015

    Oil · Board

    88.5 x 119.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 26, 2019 · Lot 47
    A$122,727≈ $83,058≈ £67,204≈ €75,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
24. 
    My Deer 1995, 1995

    Oil · Board

    75.5 x 90.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
25. 
    The Sleeping Model 2000, 2000

    Oil · Board

    75.5 x 60.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Aug 27, 2019 · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
26. 
    Untitled Lanscape with Nudes, 1960s

    Oil · Board

    76x61cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 21, 2019 · Lot 68
    A$1,300≈ $917≈ £736≈ €818HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
27. 
    Morning in Thirroul (1994), 1994

    Oil · Board

    91.5 x 122.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 40
    A$79,300≈ $56,667≈ £43,383≈ €50,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
28. 
    The Studio 2001, 2001

    Oil · Canvas

    181.0 x 282.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 44
    A$319,091≈ $225,840≈ £172,239≈ €201,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$260,000–360,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    The Crowning Glory 1998, 1998

    Oil · Linen

    112.0 x 137.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 35
    A$147,273≈ $104,234≈ £79,495≈ €92,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Queen and Royal Procession II 1997, 1997

    Oil · Board

    91.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 33
    A$147,273≈ $106,823≈ £83,002≈ €93,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
31. 
    Dancers (Sloping) 2000, 2000

    Oil · Board

    74.5 x 59.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 22, 2018 · Lot 27
    A$46,636≈ $33,827≈ £26,284≈ €29,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
32. 
    The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    167.5 x 213 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 20, 2018 · Lot 7
    A$439,200≈ $319,254≈ £248,524≈ €279,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$350,000–450,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
33. 
    The Jealous Muse (Rembrandt) 2000, 2000

    Oil · Board

    90.5 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Aug 9, 2018 · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Tango Lesson

    Oil · Board

    76.5 x 61.0 cm

    Menzies · Aug 9, 2018 · Lot 29
    A$67,500≈ $50,078≈ £38,850≈ €43,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
35. 
    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 ↗
36. 
    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 ↗
37. 
    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 ↗
38. 
    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 ↗
39. 
    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 ↗
40. 
    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 ↗
41. 
    (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 ↗
42. 
    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 ↗
43. 
    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 ↗
44. 
    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 ↗
45. 
    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 ↗
46. 
    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 ↗
47. 
    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 ↗
48. 
    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 ↗
49. 
    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 ↗
50. 
    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 ↗

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