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Ian Fairweather

Australian · 1891–1974 · Painter

Ian Fairweather was a Scottish painter resident in Australia for much of his life. He combined Western and Asian influences in his work. (Wikipedia)

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45auction results2009–2026years recorded67%sold (30)$152kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ian Fairweather, Chanting the Ching 1964, 1964, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboardChanting the Ching 1964Menzies · A$434,727≈ $445,378≈ £282,063≈ €324,407Sign up to see
  2. Ian Fairweather, Composition V 1969, 1969, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboardComposition V 1969Menzies · A$422,727≈ $435,705≈ £277,078≈ €324,910Sign up to see
  3. Ian Fairweather, Fascismo 1963, 1963, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboardFascismo 1963Menzies · A$386,727≈ $394,423≈ £250,237≈ €310,471Sign up to see

Ian Fairweather’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 45 auction results for Ian Fairweather between 2009 and 2026, of which 30 sold (67%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.4kSign up free to see to $445kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $445kSign up free to see for Chanting the Ching 1964 at Menzies in September 2011. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (24 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (22), Menzies (22) and Davidson Auctions (1).

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  1. Ian Fairweather, Fascismo 1963, 1963, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboard
    Fascismo 1963, 1963
    Watercolor · Board
    106.0 x 70.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 40
    A$294,545≈ $213,748≈ £156,926≈ €181,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$240,000–300,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Ian Fairweather, African Family 1963, 1963, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on board
    African Family 1963, 1963
    Watercolor · Board
    67.0 x 97.0 cm; 82.0 x 112.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 42
    A$368,182≈ $237,080≈ £175,914≈ €203,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$260,000–360,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Ian Fairweather, Mulberries, Hangchow (1936), 1936, oil and pencil on paper on cardboard
    Mulberries, Hangchow (1936), 1936
    Oil · Board
    49.2 x 54.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 8
    A$184,091≈ $111,537≈ £87,241≈ €101,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–250,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Ian Fairweather, Seated Women 1949, 1949, gouache on paper on hardboard
    Seated Women 1949, 1949
    Gouache · Paper
    54 x 49 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$147,273≈ $89,230≈ £69,793≈ €81,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Ian Fairweather, (Mother and Child) 1958, 1958, gouache on cardboard
    (Mother and Child) 1958, 1958
    Gouache · Board
    52.5 x 37.0 cm; 85.5 x 68.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$88,977≈ $57,921≈ £45,726≈ €54,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Ian Fairweather, Rooster, c.1915, Ink on Paper
    Rooster, c.1915
    Drawing · Paper
    18.5x15cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 244
    A$2,250≈ $1,431≈ £1,175≈ €1,359HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Ian Fairweather, Summer (1964), 1964, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboard
    Summer (1964), 1964
    Acrylic · Board
    72.1 x 101.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 7
    A$331,364≈ $221,941≈ £177,852≈ €202,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Ian Fairweather, Two Figures, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboard
    Two Figures
    Acrylic · Board
    93 x 68.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 18
    A$171,818≈ $116,166≈ £97,602≈ €111,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Ian Fairweather, Composition (1961), 1961, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard
    Composition (1961), 1961
    Acrylic · Board
    42 x 58 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 70
    A$55,227≈ $40,531≈ £30,139≈ €35,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Ian Fairweather, On the Lake (1964), 1964, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on hardboard
    On the Lake (1964), 1964
    Acrylic · Board
    69 x 93 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$331,364≈ $257,765≈ £184,579≈ €213,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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Ian Fairweather: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ian Fairweather at auction?

$445,378Sign up free to see, for Chanting the Ching 1964 at Menzies (September 2011) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ian Fairweather?

The median sale price is $152kSign up free to see across 30 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ian Fairweather have sold at auction?

30 of 45 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ian Fairweather?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Davidson Auctions

About Ian Fairweather

Ian Fairweather was a Scottish painter resident in Australia for much of his life. He combined Western and Asian influences in his work.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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