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Hugh Sawrey Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1919–1999

Hugh Sawrey paintings have appeared at auction 159 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 149 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%. Half of the priced sales fell between $3.3kSign up free to see and $10.6kSign up free to see, with a median of $6.6kSign up free to see. The Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South Mitchell, Western Queensland holds the top price on file: $65.8kSign up free to see at Menzies (March 2010). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (62), Leonard Joel (55) and Davidson Auctions (40).

A$72,000≈ $65,780≈ £44,050≈ €49,251Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South Mitchell, Western QueenslandMenzies159auction results2009–2026years recorded94%sold$6.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Hugh Sawrey paintings: key figures

Auction results
159
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$6.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$65.8kSign up free to see The Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South Mitchell, Western Queensland, Menzies, Mar 2010

Top auction houses: Menzies (62), Leonard Joel (55), Davidson Auctions (40)

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  1. In from the Selection by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Aug 2022
    In from the Selection
    Oil · Canvas
    74x99.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 35
    A$14,000≈ $9,651≈ £8,170≈ €9,650HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. The Nockatunga Bloke, West Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2022
    The Nockatunga Bloke, West Queensland
    Oil · Canvas
    75 x 90cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 70
    A$12,000≈ $8,332≈ £6,813≈ €7,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. The Absent Player by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2022
    The Absent Player
    Oil · Canvas
    74 x 100cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 69
    A$19,000≈ $13,193≈ £10,787≈ €12,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Waiting - The Outstation, Diamantina Lakes, Central Western Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on masonite, sold Jun 2022
    Waiting - The Outstation, Diamantina Lakes, Central Western Queensland
    Oil · Board
    73.5 x 98.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 67
    A$12,000≈ $8,332≈ £6,813≈ €7,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. The Pack - Horse Mail, W. QLD by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas on Board, sold May 2022
    The Pack - Horse Mail, W. QLD
    Oil · Canvas
    29x34cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 34
    A$5,500≈ $3,883≈ £3,089≈ €3,672HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Fording the Rising Dogwood (Cobb & Co. Series, Roma - Condamine Road QLD) by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold May 2022
    Fording the Rising Dogwood (Cobb & Co. Series, Roma - Condamine Road QLD)
    Oil · Canvas
    50x75cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 33
    A$16,000≈ $11,297≈ £8,986≈ €10,681HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Putting the Bite on the Publican (Kogan Creek Hotel, S.W. QLD) by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold May 2022
    Putting the Bite on the Publican (Kogan Creek Hotel, S.W. QLD)
    Oil · Canvas
    67x87cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$14,000≈ $9,885≈ £7,863≈ €9,346HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. A Confidential Moment in the Bar of the Cattle Camp Hotel, Charleville, Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold Feb 2022
    A Confidential Moment in the Bar of the Cattle Camp Hotel, Charleville, Queensland
    Oil · Board
    82.5 x 143cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 46
    A$55,000≈ $40,015≈ £29,440≈ €35,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Along the Paroo River, West Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, c.1982, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2022
    Along the Paroo River, West Queensland, c.1982
    Oil · Canvas
    74 x 99cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 45
    A$19,000≈ $13,823≈ £10,170≈ €12,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Getting the Sale Sheep Ready, Tilbooroo Station, West Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold Feb 2022
    Getting the Sale Sheep Ready, Tilbooroo Station, West Queensland
    Oil · Board
    74 x 98.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 44
    A$32,000≈ $23,282≈ £17,129≈ €20,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. Aboriginals at Wave Hill by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold Dec 2021
    Aboriginals at Wave Hill
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 88.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 116
    A$24,545≈ $17,522≈ £13,163≈ €15,487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. The Interlopers by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2021
    The Interlopers
    Oil · Canvas
    49.0 x 59.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$14,727≈ $10,513≈ £7,898≈ €9,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Man on a Horse, Kimberleys by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2021
    Man on a Horse, Kimberleys
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 x 60cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 31
    A$11,000≈ $8,057≈ £5,847≈ €6,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. The Dawdling Mob - Along the Kogan-Warra Road, Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Jul 2021
    The Dawdling Mob - Along the Kogan-Warra Road, Queensland
    Oil · Board
    48.5x58.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    A$7,500≈ $5,605≈ £4,046≈ €4,726HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Corroboree of the Emu, Central Australia by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Jul 2021
    Corroboree of the Emu, Central Australia
    Oil · Canvas
    75x100cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 6
    A$11,000≈ $8,220≈ £5,935≈ €6,932HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–11,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. At the Top of the Rise by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2021
    At the Top of the Rise
    Oil · Canvas
    75.0 x 100.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 116
    A$22,091≈ $16,806≈ £12,214≈ €14,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. The Intro (from the Sentimental Bloke series) by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold Mar 2021
    The Intro (from the Sentimental Bloke series)
    Oil · Board
    29.0 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 113
    A$9,205≈ $7,003≈ £5,089≈ €5,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
  18. Boiling Up by the Billabong, W. Qld by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Mar 2021
    Boiling Up by the Billabong, W. Qld
    Oil · Board
    29.5x34.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1
    A$3,500≈ $2,709≈ £1,959≈ €2,278HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. Challis' Sheep, N.E. Victoria by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Nov 2020
    Challis' Sheep, N.E. Victoria
    Oil · Canvas
    50x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$7,500≈ $5,526≈ £4,144≈ €4,612HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. The Musterers by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2020
    The Musterers
    Oil · Canvas
    71.0 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 145
    A$12,273≈ $8,924≈ £6,741≈ €7,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. Bill Crummy, the Boundary Rider, Western Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2020
    Bill Crummy, the Boundary Rider, Western Queensland
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 60.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 141
    A$14,727≈ $10,709≈ £8,089≈ €9,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. The Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South of Mitchell, Western Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2020
    The Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South of Mitchell, Western Queensland
    Oil · Canvas
    150.0 x 201.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$67,500≈ $49,082≈ £37,077≈ €41,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. Horses in the Sand-fly Fires - Diamantina River by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Oct 2020
    Horses in the Sand-fly Fires - Diamantina River
    Oil · Board
    30x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1001
    A$2,200≈ $1,560≈ £1,208≈ €1,329HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. Woman of the Inland by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Aug 2020
    Woman of the Inland
    Oil · Canvas
    37.5x50cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    A$4,500≈ $3,217≈ £2,460≈ €2,723HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  25. Humping Water, W[estern] QLD,' from The Boundary Rider's by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Aug 2020
    Humping Water, W[estern] QLD,' from The Boundary Rider's
    Oil · Board
    48.5x59cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 12
    A$6,000≈ $4,289≈ £3,279≈ €3,631HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. Evening Gold, Western QLD by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold May 2020
    Evening Gold, Western QLD
    Oil · Canvas
    49x59cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$5,000≈ $3,266≈ £2,680≈ €2,993HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  27. The Boundary Rider's Cottage, Western QLD by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold May 2020
    The Boundary Rider's Cottage, Western QLD
    Oil · Canvas
    39.5x44cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$4,750≈ $3,103≈ £2,546≈ €2,844HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  28. The Trawlers, Southport, Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Mar 2020
    The Trawlers, Southport, Queensland
    Oil · Canvas
    49x59cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 27
    A$3,500≈ $2,056≈ £1,773≈ €1,907HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  29. The Artist's Camp, The Olgas, Central by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Mar 2020
    The Artist's Camp, The Olgas, Central
    Oil · Board
    49.5x59.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 26
    A$4,250≈ $2,497≈ £2,153≈ €2,315HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. The First Cut by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Mar 2020
    The First Cut
    Oil · Canvas
    48.5x58.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 25
    A$4,250≈ $2,497≈ £2,153≈ €2,315HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  31. The Camp at the Seven Mile by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Canvas, sold Mar 2020
    The Camp at the Seven Mile
    Oil · Canvas
    74x99cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 24
    A$9,500≈ $5,581≈ £4,812≈ €5,176HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. The Rider by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold Mar 2020
    The Rider
    Oil · Board
    44 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 23
    A$4,000≈ $2,402≈ £1,987≈ €2,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  33. Rocking the Cradle, Palmer by Hugh Sawrey, Oil on Board, sold Nov 2019
    Rocking the Cradle, Palmer
    Oil · Board
    29x34cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 117
    A$2,500≈ $1,701≈ £1,320≈ €1,541HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  34. Fogarty's Plant by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2019
    Fogarty's Plant
    Oil · Canvas
    74.0 x 99.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$13,500≈ $9,445≈ £7,429≈ €8,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. The Flaming Arrow by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2019
    The Flaming Arrow
    Oil · Canvas
    74.0 x 100.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. The Blue at the Crown by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2019
    The Blue at the Crown
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 60.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 134
    A$8,591≈ $6,080≈ £4,637≈ €5,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. A Convivial Gathering at the Prince Henry by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2019
    A Convivial Gathering at the Prince Henry
    Oil · Canvas
    60 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 47
    A$5,500≈ $3,908≈ £2,943≈ €3,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  38. The Publican's Acquisition by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    The Publican's Acquisition
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 x 35.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 5
    A$3,600≈ $2,609≈ £2,044≈ €2,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  39. A Question of Honour by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2018
    A Question of Honour
    Oil · Canvas
    120.0 x 160.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 48
    A$39,273≈ $29,137≈ £22,604≈ €25,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. The Meeting of the Elders by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2018
    The Meeting of the Elders
    Oil · Canvas
    55.5 x 75.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 132
    A$11,659≈ $8,828≈ £6,319≈ €7,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. The Listener, Western QLD by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2018
    The Listener, Western QLD
    Oil · Canvas
    74 x 98cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 43A
    A$15,000≈ $11,556≈ £8,258≈ €9,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  42. Plant Horse by Condamine River, Queensland by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2018
    Plant Horse by Condamine River, Queensland
    Oil · Canvas
    75 x 100cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 41
    A$10,000≈ $7,704≈ £5,505≈ €6,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  43. Lords of the Lachlan Country by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Lords of the Lachlan Country
    Oil · Canvas
    76.0 x 101.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 176
    A$19,636≈ $14,858≈ £11,033≈ €12,540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Sheep on the Wattle Creek Road, North East Victoria by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Sheep on the Wattle Creek Road, North East Victoria
    Oil · Canvas
    29.0 x 34.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 175
    A$9,818≈ $7,429≈ £5,517≈ €6,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Blue Water Boats Southport QLD by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2017
    Blue Water Boats Southport QLD
    Oil · Canvas
    64.5 x 89.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$8,500≈ $6,782≈ £5,233≈ €5,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  46. Kidman's Men - Owen Springs Station, Central Australia (Kidman Series) by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2017
    Kidman's Men - Owen Springs Station, Central Australia (Kidman Series)
    Oil · Canvas
    76.5 x 102.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 143
    A$14,727≈ $11,605≈ £8,933≈ €9,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. The Woolshed Hop by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, offered Aug 2017
    The Woolshed Hop
    Oil · Canvas
    75.5 x 95.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. The Beguiling Hour by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    The Beguiling Hour
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 x 35cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 73
    A$2,800≈ $2,096≈ £1,624≈ €1,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  49. Going out for the Muster by Hugh Sawrey, oil on board, sold May 2017
    Going out for the Muster
    Oil · Board
    50.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 132
    A$7,977≈ $5,878≈ £4,573≈ €5,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Yarding a Mob by Hugh Sawrey, oil on canvas, sold May 2017
    Yarding a Mob
    Oil · Canvas
    52.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 118
    A$6,136≈ $4,522≈ £3,518≈ €4,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗

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