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Garry Shead

Australian · b. 1942 · Painter

Garry Shead is an Australian artist and filmmaker. His paintings are in many galleries in Australia and overseas, and he has won several awards, including the Archibald Prize… (Wikipedia)

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The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997Smith & Singer · Nov 2018A$439,200≈ $319,254≈ £248,524≈ €279,533Sign up to see
Revelation (Royal Suite) 1997Menzies · Mar 2011A$312,000≈ $317,398≈ £196,373≈ €224,659Sign up to see
The Studio 2001Menzies · Mar 2016A$319,091≈ $241,175≈ £170,526≈ €215,894Sign up to see

Garry Shead’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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Garry Shead, Untitled, 1996, Ink, Wash & Gouache — Untitled, 1996
Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026
A$375Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Lovers, Sepia Ink & Wash — Lovers
Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026
A$200Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Study for Maurice O'Shea Series, Pen & Ink — Study for Maurice O'Shea Series
Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026
A$200Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Resurrection of Ern Malley, Pen & Ink — The Resurrection of Ern Malley
Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026
A$150Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Untitled, Ink & Wash — Untitled
Davidson Auctions · Jul 27, 2026
A$400Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Art Angel, 2000, Etching with Aquatint 8/50 — Art Angel, 2000
Davidson Auctions · May 30, 2026
A$140Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Supper, 1995-1996, etching, ed. 9/40 — Supper, 1995-1996
Leonard Joel · Apr 22, 2026
A$1,700Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Press, Colour Etching S/P IV/IV — The Press
Davidson Auctions · Mar 23, 2026
A$130Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Portrait of Jacqueline McKenzie, 1996, oil on board — Portrait of Jacqueline McKenzie, 1996
Leonard Joel · Mar 17, 2026
A$12,000Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Young Prince of Tyre 2003, 2003, oil on canvas — Young Prince of Tyre 2003, 2003
Menzies · Aug 20, 2025
A$122,727Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, D.H. Lawrence, Frieda and Roo, Thirroul, oil on board — D.H. Lawrence, Frieda and Roo, Thirroul
Menzies · Aug 20, 2025
A$36,818Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Royal Visitors 1995, 1995, oil on composition board — Royal Visitors 1995, 1995
Smith & Singer · Aug 19, 2025
A$61,364Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Girl Reclining, 1996, Pen & Ink — Girl Reclining, 1996
Davidson Auctions · Aug 17, 2025
A$300Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Horsebreaker, 2005, Colour Etching 24/55 — The Horsebreaker, 2005
Davidson Auctions · Jul 12, 2025
A$300Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Wattle Ann in Killara Park / Killara Derby, c.1966, Oil & Mixed Media on Board — Wattle Ann in Killara Park / Killara Derby, c.1966
Davidson Auctions · Mar 23, 2025
A$3,500Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Aboriginal [D.H. Lawrence], 1992, Oil on Board — Aboriginal [D.H. Lawrence], 1992
Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024
A$34,000Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Reclining Nude, 1985(?), Pencil — Reclining Nude, 1985(?)
Davidson Auctions · Oct 13, 2024
A$650Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Jibbon, 1991, Oil on Linen — Jibbon, 1991
Davidson Auctions · Aug 25, 2024
A$20,000Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Royal Opening, oil on board — The Royal Opening
Menzies · Jun 26, 2024
A$61,364Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Nocturne 1992, 1992, oil on board — Nocturne 1992, 1992
Menzies · Jun 26, 2024
A$31,909Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Divine Dance, oil on canvas — The Divine Dance
Menzies · Mar 27, 2024
A$31,909Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Three Friends, Thirroul, oil on board — Three Friends, Thirroul
Menzies · Mar 27, 2024
A$41,727Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Landscape, 1988, oil on canvas — Landscape, 1988
Leonard Joel · Mar 19, 2024
A$6,000Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Tango VI, Etching 12/50 — Tango VI
Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024
A$350Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Sentinel 1992, 1992, oil on board — Sentinel 1992, 1992
Menzies · Nov 29, 2023
A$61,364Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Art Angel (Painter and Muse), 2000, Etching with Aquatint 32/50 — Art Angel (Painter and Muse), 2000
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$180Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Flame, etching — Flame
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$200Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, BOOK, 'Garry Shead and the Erotic Muse,' Sasha Grishin, pub. Craftsman House, incl. artist's ink dedication and sketch dated 2001; limited edition 57/100, complete with linen-bound slip case. Lot includes original etching, 'Dancing Couple,' signed verso, ed. 58/100 (26.5x21.5cm) — BOOK, 'Garry Shead and the Erotic Muse,' Sasha Grishin, pub. Craftsman House, incl. artist's ink dedication and sketch dated 2001; limited edition 57/100, complete with linen-bound slip case. Lot includes original etching, 'Dancing Couple,' signed verso, ed. 58/100 (26.5x21.5cm)
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$375Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, (4), Etching with Aquatint (4) A/P V — (4)
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$500Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Flaming Kangaroo, 1994, Etching with Aquatint 18/50 — Flaming Kangaroo, 1994
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$225Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, (2), Etching with Aquatint (2) A/P — (2)
Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023
A$375Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Poem, Etching 21/65 — Poem
Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023
A$110Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Resurrection of Ern Malley, Coloured Etching 97/99 — Resurrection of Ern Malley
Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023
A$325Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Tango II, Coloured Etching 64/99 — Tango II
Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023
A$275Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Artist and Muse (Rembrandt), Etching 74/75 — Artist and Muse (Rembrandt)
Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023
A$300Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Evening on Sydney Harbour, 1981, S/Print 22/40 — Evening on Sydney Harbour, 1981
Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023
A$100Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Visitation (Small) 1996, 1996, oil on board — Visitation (Small) 1996, 1996
Menzies · Jun 28, 2023
A$60,000Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Visitation (also known as Aboriginal) 1993-94, 1993-94, oil on board — The Visitation (also known as Aboriginal) 1993-94, 1993-94
Menzies · Jun 28, 2023
A$49,091Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Flaming Kangaroo 1997, 1997, oil on board — Flaming Kangaroo 1997, 1997
Menzies · Jun 28, 2023
A$22,091Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Unbroken Horse 1987, 1987, oil on board — Unbroken Horse 1987, 1987
Menzies · Jun 28, 2023
A$14,727Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The First Vintage, Etching & Aquatint 1/50 — The First Vintage
Davidson Auctions · May 20, 2023
A$375Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Queens Music (2022), 2022, oil on board — The Queens Music (2022), 2022
Smith & Singer · May 2, 2023
A$18,409Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, The Struggle c1992, c1992, oil on board — The Struggle c1992, c1992
Menzies · Mar 29, 2023
A$67,500Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Queer Tango 2011, 2011, oil on canvas on board — Queer Tango 2011, 2011
Menzies · Mar 29, 2023
A$15,955Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Nocturne 2010, 2010, oil on board — Nocturne 2010, 2010
Menzies · Mar 29, 2023
A$19,636Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Dancers, Etching with Aquatint 8/50 (Blue) — Dancers
Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023
A$325Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Artist and Muse (Susanna), Etching & Aquatint A/P — Artist and Muse (Susanna)
Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023
A$425Sign up free to see

Garry Shead, Nude Study, 1981, Offset Lithograph 472/950 — Nude Study, 1981
Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022
A$180Sign up free to see

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