Hugh Sawrey Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1919–1999

Hugh Sawrey paintings have appeared at auction 160 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 150 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 $6.4kSign 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 QueenslandMenzies2010160auction results2009–2026years recorded94%sold$6.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Hugh Sawrey paintings: key figures

Auction results: 160
Sold rate: 94%
Active at auction: 2009–2026
Median price: $6.4kSign 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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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.

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All paintings results

By the Blood-Red Sand Hills, Coopers Creek, Western Queensland
Oil · Canvas
50.0 x 60.5 cm
Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 132
A$10,800≈ $9,867≈ £6,608≈ €7,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
The Cockatoo
Oil · Board
75.0 x 100.0 cm
Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 125
A$24,000≈ $21,927≈ £14,683≈ €16,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
The Binde-Bango Shed in Full Swing, South Mitchell, Western Queensland
Oil · Canvas
150.0 x 201.0 cm
Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 91
A$72,000≈ $65,780≈ £44,050≈ €49,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
Changing the Horses (Cobb and Co Series)
Oil · Canvas
122.0 x 155.5 cm
Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 87
A$62,400≈ $57,009≈ £38,177≈ €42,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
The Boundary Rider's Kids
Oil · Canvas
30.0 x 35.0 cm
Menzies · Dec 16, 2009 · Lot 205
A$6,240≈ $5,616≈ £3,430≈ €3,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
The Travelling Mob, Along the Barcoo River
Oil · Canvas
50.5 x 60.5 cm
Menzies · Dec 16, 2009 · Lot 204
A$12,000≈ $10,799≈ £6,597≈ €7,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
The Wedge-Tail Eagle's Nest
Oil · Canvas
76.0 x 101.5 cm
Menzies · Dec 16, 2009 · Lot 165
A$28,800≈ $25,918≈ £15,833≈ €17,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
Quart-Pot Charlie
Oil · Board
30.5 x 20.5 cm
Menzies · Sep 23, 2009 · Lot 119
A$4,270≈ $3,734≈ £2,272≈ €2,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
Stockman 1960, 1960
Oil · Board
38.0 x 46.0 cm
Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 155
A$3,840≈ $3,067≈ £1,857≈ €2,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,200–2,800View at Menzies ↗
Under the Dog Star
Oil · Canvas
76.0 x 101.5 cm
Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 109
A$20,400≈ $14,256≈ £9,764≈ €10,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗