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Murray Griffin

Australian · 1903–1992 · Painter

Murray Griffin, born Vaughan Murray Griffin, was an Australian print maker and painter. He also was an art teacher, and, during World War II, was an Australian war artist and a… (Wikipedia)

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71auction results2009–2026years recorded100%sold (71)$1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Murray Griffin, The Wharf, Oil on boardThe WharfLeonard Joel · A$6,500≈ $5,023≈ £3,554≈ €4,113Sign up to see
  2. Murray Griffin, Bull, oil on boardBullLeonard Joel · A$4,600≈ $3,565≈ £2,520≈ €2,927Sign up to see
  3. Murray Griffin, Lyre Bird Feeding, 1936, linocut, ed. 6/17Lyre Bird FeedingLeonard Joel · A$4,800≈ $3,133≈ £2,514≈ €2,883Sign up to see

Murray Griffin’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 71 auction results for Murray Griffin between 2009 and 2026, of which 71 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $355Sign up free to see to $5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5kSign up free to see for The Wharf at Leonard Joel in May 2021. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (61 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (67), Davidson Auctions (3) and Menzies (1).

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  1. Murray Griffin, Forest, Oil on Board
    Forest
    Oil · Board
    53x44cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 65
    A$1,500≈ $1,048≈ £787≈ €920HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Murray Griffin, (2), Oil on Board (2)
    (2)
    Oil · Board
    19.5x29cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 66
    A$1,800≈ $1,258≈ £944≈ €1,104HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Murray Griffin, Golden Heron, c.1960, linocut, ed. 13/25
    Golden Heron, c.1960
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 13/25
    50.5 x 33.5cm (image); 64.5 x 49cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 73
    A$1,800≈ $1,147≈ £865≈ €1,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Murray Griffin, Australian Darter, c.1974, linocut, ed. 25/27
    Australian Darter, c.1974
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 25/27
    45 x 33.5cm (image); 64.5 x 49cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 74
    A$2,400≈ $1,530≈ £1,153≈ €1,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Murray Griffin, Red and Gold, 1974, linocut, ed. 14/22
    Red and Gold, 1974
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 14/22
    34 x 54.5cm (image); 54 x 64.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 75
    A$1,200≈ $765≈ £577≈ €674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Murray Griffin, Woodduck, 1940, linocut, ed. 22/28
    Woodduck, 1940
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 22/28
    34 x 45.5cm (image); 54.5 x 64cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 76
    A$1,000≈ $637≈ £481≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Murray Griffin, Masked Owl, c.1966, linocut, ed. 12/26
    Masked Owl, c.1966
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 12/26
    50.5 x 34.5cm (image); 64.5 x 49cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 77
    A$1,400≈ $892≈ £673≈ €786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Murray Griffin, Grey Hawk, c.1974, linocut, ed. 10/27
    Grey Hawk, c.1974
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 8/27
    45.5 x 34cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 78
    A$750≈ $478≈ £360≈ €421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Murray Griffin, Green and Gold, c.1950, linocut, ed. 23/26
    Green and Gold, c.1950
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 23/26
    27.5 x 50cm (image); 44 x 54cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 79
    A$800≈ $510≈ £384≈ €449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Murray Griffin, The Journey No. 9 (Sleeping Man), 1969, linocut, ed. 10/27
    The Journey No. 9 (Sleeping Man), 1969
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 24/27
    34.5 x 45.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 80
    A$1,000≈ $637≈ £481≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Murray Griffin: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Murray Griffin at auction?

$5,023Sign up free to see, for The Wharf at Leonard Joel (May 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Murray Griffin?

The median sale price is $1kSign up free to see across 71 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Murray Griffin have sold at auction?

71 of 71 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Murray Griffin?

Leonard Joel, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions · Menzies

About Murray Griffin

Murray Griffin, born Vaughan Murray Griffin, was an Australian print maker and painter. He also was an art teacher, and, during World War II, was an Australian war artist and a prisoner of war.

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