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James Gleeson

Australian · 1915–2015 · Painter

James Timothy Gleeson was an Australian artist. He served on the board of the National Gallery of Australia. (Wikipedia)

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184auction results2009–2026years recorded79%sold (145)$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Gleeson, Armed Crater 1987, 1987, oil on linenArmed Crater 1987Menzies · A$56,455≈ $58,984≈ £36,618≈ €45,689Sign up to see
  2. James Gleeson, Wind Grids 1989, 1989, oil on canvasWind Grids 1989Menzies · A$56,455≈ $44,280≈ £29,744≈ €40,354Sign up to see
  3. James Gleeson, The Wall 1986, 1986, oil on canvasThe Wall 1986Menzies · A$55,227≈ $41,742≈ £29,514≈ €37,366Sign up to see

James Gleeson’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).

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ArtSell has recorded 184 auction results for James Gleeson between 2009 and 2026, of which 145 sold (79%). Recorded sale prices range from $475Sign up free to see to $59kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $59kSign up free to see for Armed Crater 1987 at Menzies in September 2012. The most common medium is oil paintings (139 lots). Most results come from Menzies (75), Smith & Singer (49) and Davidson Auctions (30).

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  1. James Gleeson, Psychoscape, Oil on Board
    Psychoscape
    Oil · Board
    11.5x9cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18A
    A$4,000≈ $2,795≈ £2,098≈ €2,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. James Gleeson, The Education of Hercules, Oil on Board
    The Education of Hercules
    Oil · Board
    14x21cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$2,500≈ $1,793≈ £1,335≈ €1,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. James Gleeson, The Rules of Chance, 2003, Oil on Linen
    The Rules of Chance, 2003
    Oil · Linen
    136x177cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$19,000≈ $13,427≈ £10,044≈ €11,620HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. James Gleeson, Beach Scene at Bermagui [NSW]' circa late, 1930s, Oil on Canvas on Board
    Beach Scene at Bermagui [NSW]' circa late, 1930s
    Oil · Canvas
    39.5x48cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 86
    A$1,200≈ $848≈ £634≈ €734HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. James Gleeson, Prometheus Encyphered, 1986, oil on canvas
    Prometheus Encyphered, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    189 x 254cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$20,000≈ $13,375≈ £9,980≈ €11,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. James Gleeson, The Dream of Endymion, 1963, Oil on Board
    The Dream of Endymion, 1963
    Oil · Board
    18x13.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 17
    A$2,500≈ $1,639≈ £1,234≈ €1,416HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. James Gleeson, The Trap, Oil on Board
    The Trap
    Oil · Board
    36x26cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$3,000≈ $1,966≈ £1,480≈ €1,700HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. James Gleeson, Figure in Psychoscape, Ink & Gouache
    Figure in Psychoscape
    Gouache
    19.5x14.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 19
    A$900≈ $590≈ £444≈ €510HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. James Gleeson, The Calibanned Coast 1989, 1989, oil on canvas
    The Calibanned Coast 1989, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    160 x 240 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 11
    A$31,909≈ $20,716≈ £15,321≈ €17,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. James Gleeson, Sketch for Mazeppa No.1, c.1952, W/Clr & Gouache
    Sketch for Mazeppa No.1, c.1952
    Gouache
    16.5x22.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 31
    A$5,000≈ $3,256≈ £2,405≈ €2,790HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,800View at Davidson Auctions ↗

James Gleeson paintings (142)James Gleeson oil paintings (139)James Gleeson works on paper (41)James Gleeson pastels (5)James Gleeson drawings (7)

James Gleeson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by James Gleeson at auction?

$58,984Sign up free to see, for Armed Crater 1987 at Menzies (September 2012) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Gleeson?

The median sale price is $2.8kSign up free to see across 145 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Gleeson have sold at auction?

145 of 184 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell James Gleeson?

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

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