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Howard Arkley

Australian · 1951–1999 · Painter, Draughtsman

Howard Arkley was an Australian artist. He is known for his airbrushed paintings of Melbourne suburbia. (Wikipedia)

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113auction results2009–2026years recorded88%sold (100)$11.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Howard Arkley, Contemporary Units 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvasContemporary Units 1988Smith & Singer · A$2,454,545≈ $1,593,540≈ £1,178,566≈ €1,364,098Sign up to see
  2. Howard Arkley, Deluxe Setting 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvasDeluxe Setting 1992Menzies · A$1,534,091≈ $1,073,327≈ £844,209≈ €943,999Sign up to see
  3. Howard Arkley, Theatrical Façade 1996, 1996, synthetic polymer paint on canvasTheatrical Façade 1996Smith & Singer · A$1,472,727≈ $1,053,559≈ £782,211≈ €902,020Sign up to see

Howard Arkley’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 113 auction results for Howard Arkley between 2009 and 2026, of which 100 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.2kSign up free to see to $1.6MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.6MSign up free to see for Contemporary Units 1988 at Smith & Singer in August 2025. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (32 lots). Most results come from Menzies (55), Leonard Joel (39) and Smith & Singer (16).

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  1. Howard Arkley, The Triffids 1985, 1985, synthetic polymer paint on offset lithograph
    The Triffids 1985, 1985
    Lithograph
    69.0 x 56.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 78
    A$3,682≈ $2,647≈ £1,949≈ €2,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Howard Arkley, Sampler: Traditional 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Sampler: Traditional 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150.5 x 120.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 46
    A$306,818≈ $219,476≈ £161,001≈ €188,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Howard Arkley, The Triffids 1985, 1985, synthetic polymer paint on offset lithograph
    The Triffids 1985, 1985
    Lithograph
    69.0 x 56.5 cm (image); 101.0 x 71.0 cm (sheet); 106.5 x 76.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 108
    A$3,682≈ $2,672≈ £1,962≈ €2,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Howard Arkley, Brick Bracket 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas and wood
    Brick Bracket 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40.5 x 70.0 x 53.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    A$24,545≈ $17,812≈ £13,077≈ €15,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Howard Arkley, Theatrical Façade 1996, 1996, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Theatrical Façade 1996, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    200.2 x 150 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 50
    A$1,472,727≈ $1,053,559≈ £782,211≈ €902,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200,000–1,600,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Howard Arkley, Rite Room, 1998, archival pigment print, ed. 37/499
    Rite Room, 1998
    Photograph · ed. archival pigment print, ed. 37/499
    83 x 81.5cm (image); 90 x 89cm (sheet); 123 x 121cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$4,200≈ $3,004≈ £2,225≈ €2,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Howard Arkley, Nick Cave, 1999, archival pigment print, ed. 34/499
    Nick Cave, 1999
    Photograph · ed. archival pigment print, ed. 34/499
    69 x 53.5cm (image); 74.5 x 49cm (sheet); 107 x 92cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 41
    A$2,800≈ $2,003≈ £1,483≈ €1,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Howard Arkley, (Red & Yellow Flower Panel), 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    (Red & Yellow Flower Panel), 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    41 x 41cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 49
    A$9,500≈ $6,751≈ £5,060≈ €5,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Howard Arkley, Contemporary Units 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Contemporary Units 1988, 1988
    Acrylic · Canvas
    160 x 240.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 60
    A$2,454,545≈ $1,593,540≈ £1,178,566≈ €1,364,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700,000–900,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Howard Arkley, Deluxe Setting, 1992, archival pigment print, ed. 6/499
    Deluxe Setting, 1992
    Photograph · ed. archival pigment print, ed. 6/499
    93 x 73cm (image); 103 x 82.5cm (sheet); 122 x 99cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 44
    A$3,000≈ $1,912≈ £1,442≈ €1,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Howard Arkley: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Howard Arkley at auction?

$1,593,540Sign up free to see, for Contemporary Units 1988 at Smith & Singer (August 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Howard Arkley?

The median sale price is $11.9kSign up free to see across 100 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Howard Arkley have sold at auction?

100 of 113 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Howard Arkley?

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

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