Gordon Bennett

Australian · 1955–2014 · Painter, Printmaker

Gordon Bennett was an Birri Gubba and Darumbal artist of Aboriginal and Anglo-Celtic descent. Born in Monto, Queensland, Bennett was a significant figure in contemporary… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Gordon Bennett, Home Decor (Preston + De Stijl = Citizen) Men with Weapons 1997, 1997, synthetic polymer paint on linen (diptych)Home Decor (Preston + De Stijl = Citizen) Men with Weapons 1997Smith & Singer · A$79,300≈ $63,010≈ £41,229≈ €57,665Sign up to see
  2. Gordon Bennett, AUSTRALIAN ICON (1989), 1989, synthetic polymer paint on canvasAUSTRALIAN ICON (1989)Smith & Singer · A$60,000≈ $62,328≈ £39,153≈ €48,660Sign up to see
  3. Gordon Bennett, Home Décor (Algebra) Relâche 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvasHome Décor (Algebra) Relâche 1998Smith & Singer · A$54,900≈ $41,099≈ £30,489≈ €34,877Sign up to see

Gordon Bennett’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).

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Gordon Bennett between 2010 and 2025, of which 17 sold (81%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.3kSign up free to see to $63kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $63kSign up free to see for Home Decor (Preston + De Stijl = Citizen) Men with Weapons 1997 at Smith & Singer in April 2015. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (13 lots). Most results come from Menzies (11), Smith & Singer (6) and Leonard Joel (4).

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  1. Gordon Bennett, Mirror (Altered Body Print: Rear View) 1994, 1994, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Mirror (Altered Body Print: Rear View) 1994, 1994
    Acrylic · Canvas
    173.0 x 134.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 56
    A$41,727≈ $27,072≈ £20,631≈ €23,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Gordon Bennett, Re-enactment 2006, 2006, archival inkjet
    Re-enactment 2006, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 7/20
    38.5 x 27.0 cm (image); 48.5 x 33.0 cm (sheet); 60.0 x 46.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 41
    A$1,964≈ $1,277≈ £949≈ €1,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Gordon Bennett, Camouflage #4 2003, 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen
    Camouflage #4 2003, 2003
    Acrylic · Linen
    183.0 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    A$34,364≈ $22,370≈ £17,660≈ €21,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Gordon Bennett, Penetration 1994, 1994, colour aquatint
    Penetration 1994, 1994
    Aquatint · ed. edition of 20
    78.5 x 59.5 cm (image); 116.0 x 87.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 53
    A$1,964≈ $1,331≈ £1,007≈ €1,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Gordon Bennett, The Inland Sea, 1988, oil on material (printed fabric)
    The Inland Sea, 1988
    Oil
    61 x 71cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$10,000≈ $6,651≈ £5,243≈ €6,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Gordon Bennett, Psychotopographical Landscape (Cage), 1991, oil on canvas
    Psychotopographical Landscape (Cage), 1991
    Oil · Canvas
    100 x 100cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 38
    A$15,000≈ $10,020≈ £7,892≈ €9,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Gordon Bennett, Psychotopographical Landscape (Pastoral) no. 10, 1990, synthetic polymer paint on Hans Heysen print on composition board
    Psychotopographical Landscape (Pastoral) no. 10, 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    61 x 72 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 75
    A$11,000≈ $8,317≈ £5,985≈ €6,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Gordon Bennett, Thin Lines #21, 2004, acrylic on paper
    Thin Lines #21, 2004
    Acrylic · Paper
    122 x 80cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 68
    A$2,800≈ $1,954≈ £1,542≈ €1,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Gordon Bennett, Edge (With Displaced Point of Identification)1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Edge (With Displaced Point of Identification)1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150 x 150 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 4
    A$42,700≈ $31,400≈ £24,315≈ €26,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Gordon Bennett, Psychotopographical Landscape (Pastoral) No.12 1990, 1990, synthetic polymer paint on Hans Heysen print on board
    Psychotopographical Landscape (Pastoral) No.12 1990, 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    61.0 x 71.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 114
    A$7,364≈ $5,463≈ £4,238≈ €4,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗

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Gordon Bennett: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Gordon Bennett at auction?

$63,010Sign up free to see, for Home Decor (Preston + De Stijl = Citizen) Men with Weapons 1997 at Smith & Singer (April 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Gordon Bennett?

The median sale price is $8.3kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Gordon Bennett have sold at auction?

17 of 21 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Gordon Bennett?

Menzies, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

About Gordon Bennett

Gordon Bennett was an Birri Gubba and Darumbal artist of Aboriginal and Anglo-Celtic descent. Born in Monto, Queensland, Bennett was a significant figure in contemporary Indigenous Australian art.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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