John Perceval Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Australian · 1923–2000

ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for John Perceval works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 24 sold (71% sell-through). Prices realised range from $783 to $27,341, with a median of $1,422 across 24 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $27,341 for “Moses and the Insects 1969-70” at Menzies in 2015.

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1. 
   (Portrait of a Woman)

   felt tip pen on paper · Paper

   67 x 41cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 17, 2026 · Lot 76
   A$2,000≈ $1,421≈ £1,065≈ €1,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   [Angel] Touching Toes, 1961

   Oil · Paper

   68x43cm

   Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2025 · Lot 25
   A$1,200≈ $783≈ £593≈ €677HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   [Angel] Touching Toes, 1961

   Oil · Paper

   68x43cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 44
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Angel, First Born, 1957

   Oil · Paper

   37 x 31cm

   Leonard Joel · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 24
   A$2,600≈ $1,739≈ £1,339≈ €1,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   Rooster and Dog, 1958

   Drawing · Paper

   44 x 67.5cm (67.2 x 90.5cm framed)

   Leonard Joel · Mar 29, 2022 · Lot 80
   A$1,900≈ $1,424≈ £1,084≈ €1,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
6. 
   Landscape with Trees and Bright Sun, 1990

   Pastel · Paper

   26.5 x 37cm (45 x 55cm framed)

   Leonard Joel · Sep 21, 2021 · Lot 36
   A$1,400≈ $1,014≈ £742≈ €864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
7. 
   Adam and Eve 1961, 1961

   Oil · Paper

   75.5 x 53.5 cm

   Menzies · Jun 30, 2021 · Lot 109
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   Searching Amongst the Leaves, 1961

   Oil · Paper

   66 x 41cm

   Leonard Joel · Nov 27, 2018 · Lot 21
   A$3,500≈ $2,536≈ £1,987≈ €2,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
9. 
   The Mother the Insects II 1969, 1969

   Oil · Paper

   53.0 x 73.0 cm

   Menzies · Dec 10, 2015 · Lot 152
   A$1,166≈ $851≈ £562≈ €777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
10. 
    Untitled (Figure in Garden) 1998, 1998

    Acrylic · Paper

    55.0 x 75.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 228
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
11. 
    Black Swans at Williamstown 1957, 1957

    felt tip pen on paper · Paper

    43.5 x 68.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 227
    A$7,609≈ $5,297≈ £3,481≈ €4,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    Moses and the Insects 1969-70, 1969-70

    Watercolor · Board

    61.5 x 89.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 55
    A$39,273≈ $27,341≈ £17,967≈ €24,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    Nude in an Armchair 1982, 1982

    Pastel · Paper

    54.0 x 73.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 25, 2015 · Lot 152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
14. 
    Angel 1961, 1961

    Mixed media · Paper

    70.0 x 40.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Nudes

    Drawing · Paper

    35.0 x 51.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2014 · Lot 388
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    Self Portrait

    Oil · Paper

    31.0 x 37.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 24, 2014 · Lot 387
    A$1,595≈ $1,415≈ £863≈ €1,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,600View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Six Positions, 1940

    Drawing

    36 x 26cm

    Leonard Joel · Dec 3, 2013 · Lot 55
    A$900≈ $822≈ £501≈ €605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
18. 
    ADAM AND EVE 1961, 1961

    Oil · Paper

    Smith & Singer · Jun 18, 2013 · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
19. 
    The Woodchopper 1948, 1948

    Watercolor · Canvas

    61.0 x 77.0 cm

    Menzies · May 21, 2013 · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    LONDON BRIDGE, PORTSEA 1957, 1957

    Watercolor · Board

    Smith & Singer · May 14, 2013 · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300,000–400,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
21. 
    The Swagman, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    27.5 x 20cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 19, 2013 · Lot 3
    A$900≈ $934≈ £617≈ €721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
22. 
    Woman with Tear Drop, 1970

    Drawing

    16.5 x 13cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 14, 2013 · Lot 57
    A$950≈ $983≈ £634≈ €738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
23. 
    No. 3 Indian Dancer (Angel), 1963

    Oil · Paper

    43 x 68cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 24, 2012 · Lot 68
    A$2,400≈ $2,409≈ £1,549≈ €1,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
24. 
    Nude with Cigarette and Butterflies 1986, pencil on paper, dated lower left, 26.5 x 17cm

    Drawing

    Leonard Joel · Nov 28, 2011 · Lot 5
    A$1,200≈ $1,192≈ £767≈ €893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
25. 
    Whittlesea 1990, 1990

    Pastel · Paper

    27.0 x 37.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 24, 2011 · Lot 7
    A$2,400≈ $2,442≈ £1,511≈ €1,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
26. 
    Circus in Carlton 1978, 1978

    Drawing · Paper

    26.5 x 31.5 cm (sheet)

    Menzies · Dec 15, 2010 · Lot 119
    A$3,360≈ $3,341≈ £2,133≈ €2,501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
27. 
    Camel 1995, 1995

    Oil · Paper

    53.0 x 64.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 164
    A$3,840≈ $2,683≈ £1,838≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    Angel Joseph in his Coat of Many Colours c1967, c1967

    Mixed media · Paper

    74.5 x 54.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 116
    A$6,000≈ $4,193≈ £2,872≈ €3,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    Cat 1987, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    35.5 x 26.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 93
    A$1,140≈ $797≈ £546≈ €590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Babies at Breakfast c1946, c1946

    Drawing · Paper

    47.0 x 46.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
31. 
    Nativity c1947, c1947

    Drawing · Paper

    36.5 x 27.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 91
    A$3,840≈ $2,683≈ £1,838≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
32. 
    Ladders 1986, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    17.5 x 25.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 90
    A$1,200≈ $839≈ £574≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
33. 
    Female Figure 1987, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    29.0 x 20.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 89
    A$2,280≈ $1,593≈ £1,091≈ €1,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Nude 1987, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    29.0 x 20.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 25, 2009 · Lot 88
    A$1,560≈ $1,090≈ £747≈ €808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗

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