Ian Fairweather Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1891–1974

Of the 19 lots by Ian Fairweather (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 14 found a buyer (74%). Across 14 sales with a published price, the typical result was $58.5kSign up free to see to $147kSign up free to see (median $87.7kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $237kSign up free to see for African Family 1963 at Menzies in August 2025. Most results come from Menzies (11), Smith & Singer (5) and Deutscher and Hackett (2).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Canal scene, China, 1954

   Gouache · Board

   37.0 x 51.0 cm

   Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 26, 2026 · Lot 57
   A$73,636≈ $52,907≈ £38,816≈ €45,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
2. 
   Penelope, 1961

   Gouache · Board

   80.5 x 60.5 cm

   Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 26, 2026 · Lot 40
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$220,000–280,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
3. 
   Fascismo 1963, 1963

   Watercolor · Board

   106.0 x 70.5 cm

   Menzies · May 7, 2026 · Lot 40
   A$294,545≈ $213,748≈ £156,926≈ €181,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$240,000–300,000View at Menzies ↗
4. 
   African Family 1963, 1963

   Watercolor · Board

   67.0 x 97.0 cm; 82.0 x 112.0 cm (framed)

   Menzies · Aug 20, 2025 · Lot 42
   A$368,182≈ $237,080≈ £175,914≈ €203,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$260,000–360,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   Seated Women 1949, 1949

   Gouache · Paper

   54 x 49 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 8, 2025 · Lot 9
   A$147,273≈ $89,230≈ £69,793≈ €81,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
6. 
   (Mother and Child) 1958, 1958

   Gouache · Board

   52.5 x 37.0 cm; 85.5 x 68.0 cm (framed)

   Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 31
   A$88,977≈ $57,921≈ £45,726≈ €54,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   Rooster, c.1915

   Drawing · Paper

   18.5x15cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 8, 2023 · Lot 244
   A$2,250≈ $1,431≈ £1,175≈ €1,359HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   Women and Children 1957, 1957

   Gouache · Board

   51.0 x 36.0 cm

   Menzies · Nov 19, 2020 · Lot 30
   A$67,500≈ $49,082≈ £37,077≈ €41,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
9. 
   Conversation in the Rain (1957), 1957

   Gouache · Board

   96.5 x 71.2 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 28, 2018 · Lot 41
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
10. 
    Kneeling Figures (circa 1951), 1951

    Gouache · Board

    67.5 x 50.7 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 23, 2016 · Lot 5
    A$103,700≈ $76,915≈ £61,949≈ €72,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
11. 
    Bridge in China (also known as Bridge in Pekin) 1933, 1933

    Oil · Paper

    40.0 x 60.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 23, 2016 · Lot 44
    A$79,773≈ $60,294≈ £42,632≈ €53,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    Warriors (circa 1955), 1955

    Gouache · Board

    52 x 37 cm

    Smith & Singer · Nov 24, 2015 · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
13. 
    Kneeling Figures (1951), 1951

    Gouache · Board

    73 x 50.7 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 13, 2014 · Lot 11
    A$115,900≈ $108,594≈ £64,505≈ €79,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
14. 
    Village c1934, c1934

    Oil · Paper

    40.0 x 55.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 27, 2013 · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$120,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Balinese Woman 1933, 1933

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 44.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 24, 2011 · Lot 35
    A$144,000≈ $146,491≈ £90,634≈ €103,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    Abstract 1959, 1959

    Acrylic · Paper

    46.0 x 56.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2010 · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Zoo 1964, 1964

    Gouache · Board

    66.0 x 94.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2010 · Lot 44
    A$216,000≈ $197,340≈ £132,150≈ €147,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–240,000View at Menzies ↗
18. 
    Balinese Woman 1933, 1933

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 44.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 23, 2009 · Lot 32
    A$168,000≈ $146,903≈ £89,373≈ €99,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–250,000View at Menzies ↗
19. 
    Horse and Rider c1956, c1956

    Gouache · Board

    51.5 x 37.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 32
    A$108,000≈ $86,254≈ £52,218≈ €61,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$110,000–130,000View at Menzies ↗

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