Garry Shead Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Australian · b. 1942

ArtSell has recorded 30 auction results for Garry Shead works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 21 sold (70% sell-through). Prices realised range from $105 to $8,990, with a median of $1,917 across 21 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $8,990 for “Smiling Queen” at Menzies in 2010.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled

   Drawing

   14x13cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026 · Lot 1055
   A$400≈ $280≈ £210≈ €246HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
2. 
   The Resurrection of Ern Malley

   Drawing

   21x18cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026 · Lot 1054
   A$150≈ $105≈ £79≈ €92HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Study for Maurice O'Shea Series

   Drawing

   31x23cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026 · Lot 1053
   A$200≈ $140≈ £105≈ €123HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Lovers

   Drawing

   18x13cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026 · Lot 1052
   A$200≈ $140≈ £105≈ €123HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1996

   Gouache

   33x25.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026 · Lot 1051
   A$375≈ $262≈ £197≈ €230HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
6. 
   Girl Reclining, 1996

   Drawing

   30.5x47.5cm (sheet)

   Davidson Auctions · Aug 17, 2025 · Lot 107
   A$300≈ $195≈ £144≈ €167HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
7. 
   Reclining Nude, 1985(?)

   Drawing

   48x64cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 96
   A$650≈ $438≈ £336≈ €401HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   (2)

   Drawing · Paper

   Figure Study 5.7.76, 1976 (43x35.5cm); & Nude Sketch 4.1.77, 1977 (41.5x30cm).

   Davidson Auctions · May 20, 2023 · Lot 339
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   (2)

   Drawing · Paper

   Figure Study 5.7.76, 1976 (43x35.5cm); & Nude Sketch 4.1.77, 1977 (41.5x30cm).

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 168
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
10. 
    Nude Study, 1974

    Drawing

    40.5x29cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 24, 2021 · Lot 26
    A$550≈ $412≈ £300≈ €355HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Rembrandt & Model

    Oil · Paper

    28.5x20cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 16, 2021 · Lot 11
    A$7,500≈ $5,816≈ £4,129≈ €4,797HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
12. 
    The Malley, 2002

    Drawing

    34.5x26cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2020 · Lot 163
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    Dancers

    Mixed media · Paper

    26 x 20.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
14. 
    Untitled - Figure & Nude, 1996

    Mixed media · Paper

    33x25.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 16, 2019 · Lot 49
    A$425≈ $289≈ £224≈ €262HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
15. 
    The Malley, 2002

    Drawing

    34.5x26cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 16, 2019 · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
16. 
    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 ↗
17. 
    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 ↗
18. 
    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 ↗
19. 
    Boult to Marina (from the Ern Malley series)

    Drawing · Paper

    27.5 x 21.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,500–8,500View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Untitled (Female Figure) c2000, c2000

    Watercolor · Paper

    34.5 x 21.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 15, 2010 · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$9,000–11,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    Artist with a Geisha (Artist with Model) c2000, c2000

    Oil · Paper

    27.0 x 20.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 23, 2010 · Lot 95
    A$7,200≈ $6,824≈ £4,356≈ €5,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
22. 
    Springwood Nymphs

    Drawing · Paper

    53.5 x 61.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 133
    A$7,200≈ $6,578≈ £4,405≈ €4,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,500–8,500View at Menzies ↗
23. 
    Smiling Queen

    Oil · Paper

    28.0 x 21.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 6
    A$9,840≈ $8,990≈ £6,020≈ €6,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
24. 
    Artist and Model

    Oil · Paper

    26.5 x 19.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 5
    A$7,200≈ $6,578≈ £4,405≈ €4,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
25. 
    The Mask

    Drawing · Paper

    27.0 x 27.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 16, 2009 · Lot 223
    A$4,080≈ $3,672≈ £2,243≈ €2,522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
26. 
    The Feast

    Drawing · Paper

    36.0 x 28.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 107
    A$2,640≈ $2,108≈ £1,276≈ €1,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
27. 
    Le Petit Dejeuner

    Drawing · Paper

    21.0 x 15.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 106
    A$1,800≈ $1,438≈ £870≈ €1,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    Temptation

    Drawing · Board

    18.0 x 12.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 105
    A$2,400≈ $1,917≈ £1,160≈ €1,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    The Pearl Necklace

    Acrylic · Paper

    27.0 x 19.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 103
    A$8,400≈ $6,709≈ £4,061≈ €4,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Dancing Couple 1998, 1998

    Watercolor · Paper

    18.5 x 13.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 100
    A$2,880≈ $2,013≈ £1,378≈ €1,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗

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