Russell Drysdale Gouaches: Auction Prices

Australian · 1912–1981

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Russell Drysdale gouaches between 2014 and 2026, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,648 to $122,915, with a median of $17,800 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $122,915 for “Composition (1946)” at Smith & Singer in 2026.

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1. 
   Composition (1946), 1946

   Gouache · Board

   60.7 x 75.9 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 28, 2026 · Lot 25
   A$171,818≈ $122,915≈ £91,258≈ €105,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
2. 
   Head of a Boy (1945), 1945

   Gouache · Board

   43.5 x 35.2 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 8, 2025 · Lot 16
   A$34,364≈ $20,820≈ £16,285≈ €19,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
3. 
   Shapes for Textile Designs, c.1946

   Gouache

   25.5x23cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 23
   A$3,750≈ $2,648≈ £2,106≈ €2,503HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Study for Bushfire (1944), 1944

   Gouache · Paper

   21.3 x 25.7 cm

   Smith & Singer · Aug 26, 2014 · Lot 2
   A$15,860≈ $14,779≈ £8,918≈ €11,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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