Russell Drysdale, Sofala

Russell Drysdale

Australian · 1912–1981 · Painter, Photographer

Sir George Russell Drysdale, also known as Tass Drysdale, was an Australian artist. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize for Sofala in 1947, and represented Australia at the… (Wikipedia)

A$2,319,545≈ $1,659,356≈ £1,231,982≈ €1,420,682Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDrovers on the Barkly's (1957)Smith & Singer162auction results2009–2026years recorded86%sold (139)$6.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Drovers on the Barkly's (1957) by Russell Drysdale, 1957, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026Drovers on the Barkly's (1957)Smith & Singer · A$2,319,545≈ $1,659,356≈ £1,231,982≈ €1,420,682Sign up to see
  2. Country Child c1948 by Russell Drysdale, c1948, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2011Country Child c1948Menzies · A$1,322,727≈ $1,355,134≈ £858,223≈ €987,059Sign up to see
  3. Warrego Jim c1964 by Russell Drysdale, c1964, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2010Warrego Jim c1964Menzies · A$1,260,000≈ $1,252,868≈ £799,839≈ €937,776Sign up to see

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  1. Study for Caretaker and His Daughter, Whipple Creek Bore by Russell Drysdale, pencil on paper, offered Jun 2009
    Study for Caretaker and His Daughter, Whipple Creek Bore
    Drawing · Paper
    17.0 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗
  2. Diver, Broome 1959 by Russell Drysdale, 1959, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2009
    Diver, Broome 1959, 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    76.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗

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About Russell Drysdale

Sir George Russell Drysdale, also known as Tass Drysdale, was an Australian artist. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize for Sofala in 1947, and represented Australia at the Venice Biennale in 1954. He was influenced by abstract and surrealist art, and "created a new vision of the Australian scene as revolutionary and influential as that of Tom Roberts".

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