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Robert MacPherson

Australian · 1937–2021 · Painter

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10auction results2010–2023years recorded60%sold (6)$15.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert MacPherson, Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002, 1997-2002, synthetic polymer paint on board (diptych)Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002Menzies · A$18,000≈ $17,107≈ £10,663≈ €12,541Sign up to see
  2. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair October Dingo Hire for D.P. 1999-2002, 1999-2002, synthetic polymer paint on board (diptych)Mayfair October Dingo Hire for D.P. 1999-2002Menzies · A$24,545≈ $16,247≈ £12,836≈ €14,853Sign up to see
  3. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999, 1993-1999, synthetic polymer paint on composition boardMayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999Smith & Singer · A$21,960≈ $16,183≈ £10,405≈ €14,892Sign up to see

Robert MacPherson’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 10 auction results for Robert MacPherson between 2010 and 2023, of which 6 sold (60%). Recorded sale prices range from $7.3kSign up free to see to $17.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17.1kSign up free to see for Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002 at Menzies in October 2013. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (7 lots). Most results come from Menzies (6), Davidson Auctions (2) and Smith & Singer (1).

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  1. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair October Dingo Hire for D.P. 1999-2002, 1999-2002, synthetic polymer paint on board (diptych)
    Mayfair October Dingo Hire for D.P. 1999-2002, 1999-2002
    Acrylic · Board
    91.0 x 122.0 cm (each); 91.0 x 244.0 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 56
    A$24,545≈ $16,247≈ £12,836≈ €14,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Robert MacPherson, (4), Dulux Weathershield Gloss Acrylic on Whitecote Masonite Board (4)
    (4)
    Acrylic · Board
    122x91.5cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 23
    A$12,000≈ $8,181≈ £6,652≈ €7,763HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Robert MacPherson, Sarah's Merle 1976-77, 1976-77, enamel on canvas (6)
    Sarah's Merle 1976-77, 1976-77
    enamel on canvas (6) · Canvas
    180.0 x 30.0 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 79
    A$9,818≈ $7,284≈ £5,651≈ €6,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999, 1993-1999, synthetic polymer paint on composition board
    Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999, 1993-1999
    Acrylic · Board
    91.5 x 122 cm (each); 91 x 244 cm (overall)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$21,960≈ $16,183≈ £10,405≈ €14,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Robert MacPherson, Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002, 1997-2002, synthetic polymer paint on board (diptych)
    Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002, 1997-2002
    Acrylic · Board
    91.5 x 122.5 cm (each)
    Menzies · · Lot 20
    A$18,000≈ $17,107≈ £10,663≈ €12,541HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Robert MacPherson, Black-White (Vindex) for E 1975, 1975, synthetic polymer paint on four canvas panels
    Black-White (Vindex) for E 1975, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    206.0 x 173.0 cm each
    Menzies · · Lot 43
    A$15,600≈ $14,784≈ £9,438≈ €11,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Robert MacPherson, (4), Dulux Weathershield Gloss Acrylic on Whitecote Masonite Board (4)
    (4)
    Acrylic · Board
    122x91.5cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–40,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Robert MacPherson, 555 Frog Poems by Robert Pene 1990-2006, 1990-2006, mixed media on paper (7)
    555 Frog Poems by Robert Pene 1990-2006, 1990-2006
    Mixed media · Paper
    29.5 x 41.0 cm (each)
    Menzies · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair (Swamp rats), 97 signs for C.P, J.P, B.W, G.W & R.W
    Mayfair (Swamp rats)
    97 signs for C.P, J.P, B.W, G.W & R.W · ed. 26/150
    100 x 148mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$150–250View at Art+Object ↗
  10. Robert MacPherson, Mayfair: (October) Lime Spider, for - Little E.E.W. 1999-2002, 1999-2002, synthetic polymer paint on Masonite (diptych)
    Mayfair: (October) Lime Spider, for - Little E.E.W. 1999-2002, 1999-2002
    Acrylic · Board
    244.0 x 91.5 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Menzies ↗

Robert MacPherson paintings (8)Robert MacPherson acrylic paintings (7)

Robert MacPherson: quick facts

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

$17,107Sign up free to see, for Old Dog - Hard Road 1997-2002 at Menzies (October 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert MacPherson?

The median sale price is $15.5kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert MacPherson have sold at auction?

6 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2023.

Which auction houses sell Robert MacPherson?

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

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