Robert Dickerson

Australian · 1924–2015 · Painter

Robert Henry Dickerson was an Australian figurative painter and former member of the Antipodeans group of artists. Dickerson is one of Australia's most recognised figurative… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Robert Dickerson, Early Morning, Randwick 1994, 1994, oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvasEarly Morning, Randwick 1994Menzies · A$282,273≈ $205,252≈ £155,048≈ €173,472Sign up to see
  2. Robert Dickerson, The Bottle (1954), 1954, enamel paint on composition boardThe Bottle (1954)Smith & Singer · A$183,000≈ $170,527≈ £102,901≈ €129,265Sign up to see
  3. Robert Dickerson, Girl in the Paddock 1998, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvasGirl in the Paddock 1998Menzies · A$171,818≈ $130,714≈ £94,996≈ €111,483Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 481 auction results for Robert Dickerson between 2009 and 2026, of which 397 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $106Sign up free to see to $205kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $205kSign up free to see for Early Morning, Randwick 1994 at Menzies in November 2020. The most common medium is drawings (144 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (182), Menzies (146) and Leonard Joel (100).

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  1. Robert Dickerson, (Portrait of a Woman), pastel on paper
    (Portrait of a Woman)
    Pastel · Paper
    74 x 54cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 104
    A$6,000≈ $4,189≈ £3,162≈ €3,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Robert Dickerson, (Portrait of a Woman), charcoal on paper
    (Portrait of a Woman)
    Drawing · Paper
    74.5 x 53cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 106
    A$5,500≈ $3,840≈ £2,899≈ €3,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Robert Dickerson, Boy with Cat, c.1969, charcoal on paper
    Boy with Cat, c.1969
    Drawing · Paper
    71 x 53cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 111
    A$5,500≈ $3,840≈ £2,899≈ €3,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Robert Dickerson, Baby Sitting, charcoal on paper
    Baby Sitting
    Drawing · Paper
    76 x 56cm (92.5 x 72cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 28
    A$1,800≈ $1,299≈ £959≈ €1,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Robert Dickerson, The Strapper 1968, 1968, oil on board
    The Strapper 1968, 1968
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 122.0 cm; 103.5 x 134.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    A$49,091≈ $35,296≈ £25,988≈ €30,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Robert Dickerson, Boy in Blue c1968, c1968, oil on board
    Boy in Blue c1968, c1968
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 61.0 cm; 112.0 x 83.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    A$24,545≈ $17,648≈ £12,994≈ €15,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Robert Dickerson, The Bathers (1952), 1952, enamel paint on composition board
    The Bathers (1952), 1952
    enamel paint on composition board · Board
    101.5 x 76 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 34
    A$24,545≈ $17,558≈ £12,880≈ €15,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Robert Dickerson, Motor Boat on Keel Blocks, Pastel
    Motor Boat on Keel Blocks
    Pastel
    37.5x57cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 124
    A$2,000≈ $1,398≈ £1,049≈ €1,227HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Robert Dickerson, The Player, Pastel
    The Player
    Pastel
    75x55cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 93
    A$3,500≈ $2,446≈ £1,836≈ €2,147HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Robert Dickerson, Street Conversation, Charcoal
    Street Conversation
    Drawing
    74x54.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 94
    A$3,000≈ $2,096≈ £1,573≈ €1,841HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Robert Dickerson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Dickerson at auction?

$205,252Sign up free to see, for Early Morning, Randwick 1994 at Menzies (November 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Dickerson?

The median sale price is $3.3kSign up free to see across 397 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Dickerson have sold at auction?

397 of 481 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Robert Dickerson?

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

About Robert Dickerson

Robert Henry Dickerson was an Australian figurative painter and former member of the Antipodeans group of artists. Dickerson is one of Australia's most recognised figurative artists and one of a generation of influential artists who include Ray Crooke, Charles Blackman, Laurence Hope, Margaret Olley and Inge King.

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