Howard Arkley Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1951–1999

ArtSell has recorded 69 auction results for Howard Arkley acrylic paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 59 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,739 to $1,593,540, with a median of $21,803 across 59 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,593,540 for “Contemporary Units 1988” at Smith & Singer in 2025.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Howard Arkley, Sampler: Formal 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Sampler: Formal 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$355,909≈ $213,748≈ £167,278≈ €193,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300,000–380,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Howard Arkley, Lattice 1981, 1981, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Lattice 1981, 1981
    Acrylic · Paper
    61.5 x 87.0 cm; 71.5 x 94.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 105
    A$19,636≈ $12,794≈ £10,145≈ €11,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Howard Arkley, Red Wedge 1981, 1981, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Red Wedge 1981, 1981
    Acrylic · Paper
    68.0 x 96.0 cm; 76.5 x 104.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 104
    A$16,568≈ $10,795≈ £8,560≈ €9,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Howard Arkley, Stapelia-Peduncle (also known as Neocummgii) 1985, 1985, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Stapelia-Peduncle (also known as Neocummgii) 1985, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    53.0 x 73.0 cm; 82.0 x 107.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    A$24,545≈ $16,256≈ £12,804≈ €14,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Howard Arkley, Sampler: Formal 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Sampler: Formal 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$350,000–550,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  11. Howard Arkley, Shadow Factories 1991, 1991, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Shadow Factories 1991, 1991
    Acrylic · Canvas
    175.5 x 135.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$1,043,182≈ $686,247≈ £547,028≈ €626,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800,000–1,000,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. Howard Arkley, Curvilinear with Grid, 1978, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Curvilinear with Grid, 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    203 x 78.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$30,000≈ $19,090≈ £15,626≈ €17,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  13. Howard Arkley, Psychedelic Head 1990, 1990, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Psychedelic Head 1990, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    175 x 135 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$490,909≈ $328,801≈ £263,483≈ €299,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  14. Howard Arkley, Discocacti, 1986, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Discocacti, 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    161 x 120cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$75,000≈ $47,412≈ £41,898≈ €48,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. Howard Arkley, Black and White Icon, 1995, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Black and White Icon, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    160 x 121cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 13
    A$30,000≈ $18,965≈ £16,759≈ €19,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  16. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Distorted Head), 1998, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (Distorted Head), 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    76 x 55.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 50
    A$24,000≈ $17,343≈ £12,967≈ €15,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  17. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Poles), 1976, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (Poles), 1976
    Acrylic · Paper
    39.5 x 63.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 45
    A$8,000≈ $6,048≈ £4,353≈ €5,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. Howard Arkley, Tulips - Still Life 1997, 1997, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Tulips - Still Life 1997, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    70.0 x 55.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 19
    A$31,909≈ $24,275≈ £17,642≈ €20,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Howard Arkley, Ornamentik (1981), 1981, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Ornamentik (1981), 1981
    Acrylic · Canvas
    200 x 120 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  20. Howard Arkley, Stucco House 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Stucco House 1988, 1988
    Acrylic · Canvas
    175.2 x 135.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$854,000≈ $589,474≈ £472,108≈ €522,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700,000–900,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Howard Arkley, Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    74.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 125
    A$25,773≈ $16,949≈ £13,139≈ €15,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. Howard Arkley, Discocacti 1986, 1986, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Discocacti 1986, 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    160.0 x 120.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$90,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. Howard Arkley, Plain and Fancy 1993, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Plain and Fancy 1993, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    173 x 135 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$1,220,000≈ $831,454≈ £644,438≈ €751,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600,000–800,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. Howard Arkley, Neapolitan Delight 1993, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Neapolitan Delight 1993, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    175.2 x 134.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    A$1,464,000≈ $997,745≈ £773,326≈ €902,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800,000–1,000,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Howard Arkley, Room with Pink Chair 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Room with Pink Chair 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150.0 x 120.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    A$429,545≈ $290,703≈ £235,216≈ €265,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$350,000–450,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. Howard Arkley, Model Tudor Village, Fitzroy Gardens 1986, 1986, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Model Tudor Village, Fitzroy Gardens 1986, 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    162.5 x 162.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$92,045≈ $62,293≈ £50,403≈ €56,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Howard Arkley, Rococo Rhythm 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Rococo Rhythm 1992, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    173.5 x 134.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 13
    A$1,098,000≈ $742,885≈ £605,054≈ €669,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800,000–1,000,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. Howard Arkley, Zappo (Cityscape Mural) 1984, 1984, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Zappo (Cityscape Mural) 1984, 1984
    Acrylic · Paper
    149.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$61,364≈ $42,933≈ £33,769≈ €37,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$24,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Howard Arkley, Deluxe Setting 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Deluxe Setting 1992, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    173.0 x 135.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$1,534,091≈ $1,073,327≈ £844,209≈ €943,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800,000–1,200,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Howard Arkley, CHRISTINE JOHNSON born 1959 Suburban Landscape 1987, 1987, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    CHRISTINE JOHNSON born 1959 Suburban Landscape 1987, 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    160 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 78
    A$97,600≈ $69,744≈ £53,395≈ €61,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. Howard Arkley, House and Native Tree 1996, 1996, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    House and Native Tree 1996, 1996
    Acrylic · Paper
    160 x 120.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 1
    A$207,400≈ $150,759≈ £117,359≈ €132,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. Howard Arkley, Mask For Baudelaire 1994, 1994, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Mask For Baudelaire 1994, 1994
    Acrylic · Paper
    76.0 x 55.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 92
    A$6,382≈ $4,829≈ £3,586≈ €4,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Howard Arkley, Curlicue Console 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on board and suite of three synthetic polymer paintings on canvas
    Curlicue Console 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    shelf: 36.0 x 100.0 x 21.0 cm; canvas: 23.0 x 31.0 cm (each)
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    A$39,273≈ $30,948≈ £23,821≈ €26,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Howard Arkley, Mod Style 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Mod Style 1992, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    172.8 x 135.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 39
    A$646,600≈ $486,153≈ £370,374≈ €436,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400,000–500,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  35. Howard Arkley, Untitled 1979, 1979, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled 1979, 1979
    Acrylic · Paper
    86.0 x 62.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Head) 1988, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (Head) 1988, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    75.0 x 55.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Howard Arkley, Tudor House, Fitzroy Gardens 1987, 1987, synthetic paint on paper on canvas
    Tudor House, Fitzroy Gardens 1987, 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    169 x 118 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 68
    A$29,455≈ $20,506≈ £13,476≈ €18,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Howard Arkley, Tulips - Still Life 1997, 1997, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Tulips - Still Life 1997, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    70.0 x 55.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 60
    A$15,955≈ $12,350≈ £7,853≈ €11,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Howard Arkley, Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    74.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 9
    A$14,727≈ $11,400≈ £7,249≈ €10,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–14,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. Howard Arkley, Untitled, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    160.0 x 121.0 cm (sheet size)
    Menzies · · Lot 265
    A$6,136≈ $5,443≈ £3,320≈ €4,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Howard Arkley, Third Overpass 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Third Overpass 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    160.0 x 135.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$92,045≈ $81,644≈ £49,798≈ €63,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Howard Arkley, Untitled (The Sunshade Home) 1997, 1997, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (The Sunshade Home) 1997, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    74.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 107
    A$20,864≈ $18,820≈ £11,413≈ €13,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Home with a Column) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (Home with a Column) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    74.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 106
    A$20,864≈ $18,820≈ £11,413≈ €13,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Howard Arkley, Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (The Second Village) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    74.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 60
    A$11,045≈ $9,963≈ £6,042≈ €7,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,500–12,500View at Menzies ↗
  45. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Stillife [sic] Petunia) 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Untitled (Stillife [sic] Petunia) 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150.5 x 110.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 53
    A$54,000≈ $48,709≈ £29,538≈ €35,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Howard Arkley, Untitled Head, 1998, acrylic on arches paper
    Untitled Head, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    75 x 55cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 82
    A$3,000≈ $2,739≈ £1,668≈ €2,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. Howard Arkley, Untitled Head, 1998, acrylic on arches paper
    Untitled Head, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    75 x 55cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 81
    A$3,000≈ $2,739≈ £1,668≈ €2,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  48. Howard Arkley, House 1993, 1993, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    House 1993, 1993
    Acrylic · Paper
    75.0 x 55.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 87
    A$23,000≈ $21,859≈ £13,624≈ €16,024HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–26,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Howard Arkley, Untitled (Suburban House) c1995, c1995, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Untitled (Suburban House) c1995, c1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    75.0 x 55.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$16,000≈ $15,206≈ £9,478≈ €11,147HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Howard Arkley, Front Gate and Home 1997, 1997, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Front Gate and Home 1997, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    76.0 x 55.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$15,955≈ $14,857≈ £9,726≈ €11,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–26,000View at Menzies ↗

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