James Gleeson Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1915–2015

James Gleeson oil paintings have appeared at auction 185 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2026; 149 sold, a sell-through rate of 81%. Across 146 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.1kSign up free to see to $16.2kSign up free to see (median $3.8kSign up free to see). Filigree holds the top price on file: $104kSign up free to see at Deutscher and Hackett (April 2018). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (61), Deutscher and Hackett (42) and Smith & Singer (29).

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1. 
   Psychoscape

   Oil · Board

   11.5x9cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 26, 2026 · Lot 18A
   A$4,000≈ $2,795≈ £2,098≈ €2,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
2. 
   The Education of Hercules

   Oil · Board

   14x21cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 30, 2026 · Lot 2
   A$2,500≈ $1,793≈ £1,335≈ €1,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Beach Scene at Bermagui [NSW]' circa late, 1930s

   Oil · Canvas

   39.5x48cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 86
   A$1,200≈ $848≈ £634≈ €734HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   The Rules of Chance, 2003

   Oil · Linen

   136x177cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 4
   A$19,000≈ $13,427≈ £10,044≈ €11,620HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
5. 
   Prometheus Encyphered, 1986

   Oil · Canvas

   189 x 254cm

   Leonard Joel · Jan 15, 2026 · 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. 
   Spain II, 1959 - 61

   Oil · Canvas

   121.5 x 211.0 cm (overall)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Nov 26, 2025 · Lot 17
   A$141,136≈ $91,702≈ £69,513≈ €79,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
7. 
   The Trap

   Oil · Board

   36x26cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 18
   A$3,000≈ $1,966≈ £1,480≈ €1,700HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   The Dream of Endymion, 1963

   Oil · Board

   18x13.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 17
   A$2,500≈ $1,639≈ £1,234≈ €1,416HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   The Calibanned Coast 1989, 1989

   Oil · Canvas

   160 x 240 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 19, 2025 · 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. 
    Theseus and Poseidon

    Oil · Board

    19x14.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 44
    A$2,250≈ $1,443≈ £1,086≈ €1,289HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Figure in Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    15x12.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 43
    A$2,750≈ $1,763≈ £1,327≈ €1,575HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
12. 
    Greek Myth

    Oil · Board

    14.5x12cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 42
    A$2,750≈ $1,763≈ £1,327≈ €1,575HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    A Signal from the Abyss, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    121x91cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 17
    A$8,500≈ $5,450≈ £4,103≈ €4,869HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    Hercules in the Stymphalion Swamp, 1967

    Oil · Linen

    75 x 55cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 18, 2025 · Lot 47
    A$6,000≈ $3,820≈ £2,945≈ €3,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
15. 
    Magus 2

    Oil · Board

    15x12cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 21
    A$2,000≈ $1,282≈ £1,004≈ €1,212HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
16. 
    Figure in Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    15x12.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 20
    A$2,250≈ $1,442≈ £1,129≈ €1,363HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–3,250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
17. 
    Destiny

    Oil · Board

    20x15cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 19
    A$2,750≈ $1,763≈ £1,380≈ €1,666HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
18. 
    Reclining Nude in Landscape/Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    25x20cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 18
    A$3,250≈ $2,083≈ £1,631≈ €1,969HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
19. 
    The Sacrifice 1984, 1984

    Oil · Canvas

    173.0 x 230.0 cm; 180.0 x 236.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 79
    A$36,818≈ $23,967≈ £18,921≈ €22,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Untitled

    Oil · Board

    16 x 13.5 cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Nov 12, 2024 · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
21. 
    The Prepared Grove, 1991

    Oil · Canvas

    131.0 x 176.0 cm 139.5 x 184.0 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 10
    A$31,909≈ $21,344≈ £16,439≈ €19,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
22. 
    (Nude Male Figure against Surreal Landscape)

    Oil · Board

    20 x 14.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 21
    A$6,000≈ $4,013≈ £3,091≈ €3,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
23. 
    The Guardian

    Oil · Board

    15x12cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 39
    A$1,800≈ $1,190≈ £934≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
24. 
    Arion, the Threat

    Oil · Board

    15x19.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 38
    A$2,250≈ $1,488≈ £1,167≈ €1,372HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
25. 
    Figure in Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    14.5x12cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 37
    A$1,800≈ $1,190≈ £934≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
26. 
    Variation on the Titan Theme

    Oil · Board

    20x14.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 36
    A$3,250≈ $2,149≈ £1,686≈ €1,982HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
27. 
    Seated Figure Writing in Landscape

    Oil · Board

    17x25.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 35
    A$1,400≈ $926≈ £726≈ €854HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
28. 
    Oceania Mutants, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    176.5 x 132.5 184.5 x 140.5 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 14, 2024 · Lot 8
    A$31,909≈ $21,097≈ £16,802≈ €19,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
29. 
    Nude in Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    20.5 x 15.5 cm; 47.5 x 41.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Nov 29, 2023 · Lot 81
    A$8,591≈ $5,690≈ £4,482≈ €5,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    The Discovery of Fire

    Oil · Board

    15x11cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 24
    A$1,700≈ $1,116≈ £888≈ €1,023HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
31. 
    The Searcher

    Oil · Board

    14.5x12cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 23
    A$6,500≈ $4,269≈ £3,395≈ €3,911HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
32. 
    The Discontinued Line, 1981

    Oil · Board

    50.5x40.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 22
    A$15,000≈ $9,851≈ £7,835≈ €9,025HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
33. 
    The Wall, 1986

    Oil · Canvas

    188.5 x 254cm

    Leonard Joel · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 42
    A$28,000≈ $17,818≈ £14,584≈ €16,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
34. 
    Orion Blinded by Oenopian, c.1968

    Oil · Board

    9.5 x 13.5cm (31 x 35.5cm framed)

    Leonard Joel · Sep 19, 2023 · Lot 19
    A$2,200≈ $1,423≈ £1,146≈ €1,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
35. 
    Evidence of uncertainties, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    138.0 x 178.5 cm 145.5 x 186.0 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Sep 5, 2023 · Lot 5
    A$24,545≈ $15,623≈ £12,453≈ €14,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
36. 
    Prometheus and The Wanderer (Variation 6)

    Oil · Board

    15x12.5cm (each panel)

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 20, 2023 · Lot 13
    A$5,000≈ $3,196≈ £2,505≈ €2,930HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
37. 
    Prometheus and the Wanderer (Variation 13)

    Oil · Board

    15.5 x 20.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 28, 2023 · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
38. 
    An Ordered Flow 1995, 1995

    Oil · Linen

    133.0 x 178.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 28, 2023 · Lot 82
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
39. 
    Sans titre

    Oil · Board

    15.2 x 12.7cm (6 x 5in).

    Bonhams · Jun 1, 2023 · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    Images For A Darkening Time, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    178.0 x 132.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 3, 2023 · Lot 60
    A$29,455≈ $19,637≈ £15,696≈ €17,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
41. 
    Woman In Classical Landscape, c.1953

    Oil · Board

    30.0 x 19.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · May 3, 2023 · Lot 52
    A$27,000≈ $18,001≈ £14,388≈ €16,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
42. 
    An Unusual Concurrence 1999, 1999

    Oil · Canvas

    133 x 178 cm

    Smith & Singer · May 2, 2023 · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
43. 
    Infested Dune 1984, 1984

    Oil · Linen

    139.0 x 93.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 40
    A$24,545≈ $16,382≈ £13,289≈ €15,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
44. 
    Evening Ceremonies 1986, 1986

    Oil · Canvas

    175.5 x 266.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 29
    A$61,364≈ $40,956≈ £33,222≈ €37,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    Prometheus and The Wanderer (Variation 6)

    Oil · Board

    15x12.5cm (each panel)

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
46. 
    The Pursuit - Impromptu No. 6, 1996

    Oil · Canvas

    63.5x80cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 17
    A$5,500≈ $3,681≈ £3,031≈ €3,434HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
47. 
    Storm Signals - Impromptu No. 9, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    63x80cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 16
    A$5,000≈ $3,346≈ £2,756≈ €3,122HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
48. 
    An event in the islands, 1996

    Oil · Canvas

    134.0 x 200.0 cm 137.0 x 203.0 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 15
    A$29,455≈ $20,295≈ £16,848≈ €18,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
49. 
    An Active Barrier, 2005

    Oil · Linen

    76 x 89cm

    Leonard Joel · Oct 25, 2022 · Lot 46
    A$8,000≈ $5,057≈ £4,469≈ €5,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
50. 
    Psychoscape

    Oil · Board

    5"h x 4.25"w

    Alderfer Auction · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 5227
    $375≈ £346≈ €386HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗

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