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Garry Shead Paintings: Value & 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).

A$439,200≈ $319,254≈ £248,524≈ €279,533Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997Smith & Singer162auction results2009–2026years recorded68%sold$38.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Garry Shead paintings: key figures

Auction results
162
Sold rate
68%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$38.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$319kSign up free to see The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997, Smith & Singer, Nov 2018

Top auction houses: Menzies (130), Smith & Singer (15), Leonard Joel (11)

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  1. The Smile 2009 by Garry Shead, 2009, oil on linen, offered Mar 2016
    The Smile 2009, 2009
    Oil · Linen
    92.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. The Studio 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2016
    The Studio 2001, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    181.0 x 282.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$319,091≈ $241,175≈ £170,526≈ €215,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$260,000–360,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Queen of Spades 1995 by Garry Shead, 1995, oil on board, offered Dec 2015
    Queen of Spades 1995, 1995
    Oil · Board
    74.0 x 89.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Dancing up the Stairs 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on board, offered Dec 2015
    Dancing up the Stairs 2001, 2001
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Velázquez and Muse (Homage to Las Meninas) by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Sep 2015
    Velázquez and Muse (Homage to Las Meninas)
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$54,000≈ $37,593≈ £24,705≈ €33,443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Sentinel 1993 by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on board, sold Sep 2015
    Sentinel 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    92.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$73,636≈ $51,263≈ £33,688≈ €45,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Artist and the Muse in Studio by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Jun 2015
    Artist and the Muse in Studio
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 56.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 46
    A$64,432≈ $49,874≈ £31,715≈ €44,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. The Royal Touch 1996 by Garry Shead, 1996, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    The Royal Touch 1996, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$202,500≈ $156,747≈ £99,674≈ €139,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Velázquez and Night Model by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Jun 2015
    Velázquez and Night Model
    Oil · Board
    17.5 x 15.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 19
    A$17,182≈ $13,300≈ £8,457≈ €11,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Horse and Lady 1987 by Garry Shead, 1987, oil on board, sold Mar 2015
    Horse and Lady 1987, 1987
    Oil · Board
    91.5 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$13,500≈ $10,589≈ £7,113≈ €9,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. The Stockman 1987 by Garry Shead, 1987, oil on board, sold Mar 2015
    The Stockman 1987, 1987
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 90
    A$11,045≈ $8,663≈ £5,819≈ €7,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. Monarchy at Sunset 1995 by Garry Shead, 1995, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2015
    Monarchy at Sunset 1995, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    76.0 x 90.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 73
    A$46,636≈ $36,579≈ £24,571≈ €33,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Bundeena Icon 1990 by Garry Shead, 1990, oil on board (triptych), sold Mar 2015
    Bundeena Icon 1990, 1990
    Oil · Board
    101.0 x 155.0 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 68
    A$45,409≈ $35,617≈ £23,925≈ €32,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. The Artistic Muse (Rembrandt) 2003 by Garry Shead, 2003, oil on board, sold Mar 2015
    The Artistic Muse (Rembrandt) 2003, 2003
    Oil · Board
    121.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$58,909≈ $46,205≈ £31,037≈ €42,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. The Opening Chapters 1993 by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on board, sold Mar 2015
    The Opening Chapters 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 59.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$36,818≈ $28,878≈ £19,398≈ €26,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Dancers (The Kiss) 2002 by Garry Shead, 2002, oil on board, sold Dec 2014
    Dancers (The Kiss) 2002, 2002
    Oil · Board
    57.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 82
    A$55,227≈ $45,587≈ £29,077≈ €36,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$36,000–44,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. Before the Start 1989 by Garry Shead, 1989, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2014
    Before the Start 1989, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    182.0 x 182.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    A$46,636≈ $38,496≈ £24,554≈ €30,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. The Great White Goddess 1996 by Garry Shead, 1996, oil on canvas on board, sold Dec 2014
    The Great White Goddess 1996, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    72.0 x 83.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$45,409≈ $37,483≈ £23,908≈ €30,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Untitled (Lawrence and Frieda) 1991 by Garry Shead, 1991, oil on board, sold Dec 2014
    Untitled (Lawrence and Frieda) 1991, 1991
    Oil · Board
    30.0 x 46.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$44,182≈ $36,470≈ £23,262≈ €29,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. By the Coast (D. H. Lawrence series) 1993 by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on board, offered Sep 2014
    By the Coast (D. H. Lawrence series) 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 64.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. Thirroulia 1994 by Garry Shead, 1994, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2014
    Thirroulia 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$122,727≈ $108,859≈ £66,398≈ €84,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$110,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. Artist with Muse - The Unexpected Muse (Velazquez) 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on board, sold Sep 2014
    Artist with Muse - The Unexpected Muse (Velazquez) 2001, 2001
    Oil · Board
    91.5 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$79,773≈ $70,759≈ £43,159≈ €55,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. The Intrusion by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Jul 2014
    The Intrusion
    Oil · Board
    56.5 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$46,636≈ $44,022≈ £25,885≈ €32,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  24. Dancers (Red Dress) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on board, offered Mar 2014
    Dancers (Red Dress) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    49.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Tom Thompson by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on board, sold Dec 2013
    Tom Thompson, 1993
    Oil · Board
    193 x 122cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 65
    A$13,000≈ $11,868≈ £7,230≈ €8,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  26. The Second Awakening c1993 by Garry Shead, c1993, oil on board, offered Oct 2013
    The Second Awakening c1993, c1993
    Oil · Board
    92.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$85,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Thirroulia 1994 by Garry Shead, 1994, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2013
    Thirroulia 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. Before the Start 1989 by Garry Shead, 1989, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2013
    Before the Start 1989, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    182.0 x 182.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 81
    A$29,455≈ $27,428≈ £17,955≈ €21,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Transfiguration of Ern Malley c2005 by Garry Shead, c2005, oil on canvas, offered May 2013
    Transfiguration of Ern Malley c2005, c2005
    Oil · Canvas
    76.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Le Petit D\xE9jeuner by Garry Shead, oil on board, offered May 2013
    Le Petit D\xE9jeuner
    Oil · Board
    60.5 x 78.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Wahroonga Lady in her Naked Lunch by Garry Shead, oil and paper on board, sold Dec 2012
    Wahroonga Lady in her Naked Lunch
    Oil · Board
    29 x 31.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 6
    A$1,900≈ $1,991≈ £1,238≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  32. Tango 2003 by Garry Shead, 2003, oil on board, sold Dec 2012
    Tango 2003, 2003
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$45,409≈ $47,657≈ £29,580≈ €36,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. The Guests c1995 by Garry Shead, c1995, oil on board, offered Dec 2012
    The Guests c1995, c1995
    Oil · Board
    90.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Visitation (Large) 1996 by Garry Shead, 1996, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2012
    Visitation (Large) 1996, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    170.0 x 214.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$260,000–320,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. The Travellers by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Dec 2012
    The Travellers
    Oil · Board
    55.5 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$49,091≈ $51,521≈ £31,979≈ €39,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Crown Land 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on composition board, offered Sep 2012
    Crown Land 1997, 1997
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Brumby 1987-88 by Garry Shead, 1987-88, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    Brumby 1987-88, 1987-88
    Oil · Board · ed. 87/88
    91.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. New Land 1993 by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    New Land 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    90.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Writer and Muse c1992 by Garry Shead, c1992, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2012
    Writer and Muse c1992, c1992
    Oil · Canvas
    91.5 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. Dance 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    Dance 1997, 1997
    Oil · Board
    75.5 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993 by Garry Shead, c1993, oil on plaster on board, offered Mar 2012
    Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993, c1993
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 58.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Carnal Dancers 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2012
    Carnal Dancers 2001, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    122.0 x 92.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 110
    A$71,182≈ $73,823≈ £46,720≈ €56,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. The Offering c1992 by Garry Shead, c1992, oil on board, sold Mar 2012
    The Offering c1992, c1992
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 17
    A$49,091≈ $50,912≈ £32,221≈ €38,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Queen and Subjects by Garry Shead, oil on board, offered Dec 2011
    Queen and Subjects
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Dusk 1992 by Garry Shead, 1992, oil on composition board, offered Dec 2011
    Dusk 1992, 1992
    Oil · Board
    89.5 x 120.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–125,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Ern Malley series 2007 by Garry Shead, 2007, oil on board, sold Sep 2011
    Ern Malley series 2007, 2007
    Oil · Board
    39.5 x 29.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 79
    A$31,909≈ $32,691≈ £20,703≈ €23,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Queen of Spades 1995 by Garry Shead, 1995, oil on board, offered Sep 2011
    Queen of Spades 1995, 1995
    Oil · Board
    74.0 x 89.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. Artist and the Muse (Goya) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2011
    Artist and the Muse (Goya) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    A$92,045≈ $94,300≈ £59,721≈ €68,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Artist and Muse (Velázquez) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on board, sold Mar 2011
    Artist and Muse (Velázquez) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    90.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$90,000≈ $91,557≈ £56,646≈ €64,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Revelation (Royal Suite) 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2011
    Revelation (Royal Suite) 1997, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    173.0 x 229.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 36
    A$312,000≈ $317,398≈ £196,373≈ €224,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–320,000View at Menzies ↗

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