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William Dargie

Australian · 1912–2003 · Painter

Captain Sir William Alexander Dargie was a renowned Australian painter, known especially for his portrait paintings. He won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for… (Wikipedia)

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  1. William Dargie, Mount Dandenong Summit, at Olinda (painted from Sir Arthur Streeton's Gates), oil on canvasMount Dandenong Summit, at Olinda (painted from Sir Arthur Streeton's Gates)Leonard Joel · A$7,000≈ $5,210≈ £4,178≈ €4,926Sign up to see
  2. William Dargie, Bardia c1941, c1941, oil on boardBardia c1941Menzies · A$6,750≈ $4,777≈ £3,644≈ €4,259Sign up to see
  3. William Dargie, On the Island, oil on canvasOn the IslandLeonard Joel · A$6,500≈ $4,761≈ £3,455≈ €4,023Sign up to see

William Dargie’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 32 auction results for William Dargie between 2013 and 2026, of which 31 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $224Sign up free to see to $5.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.2kSign up free to see for Mount Dandenong Summit, at Olinda (painted from Sir Arthur Streeton's Gates) at Leonard Joel in November 2016. The most common medium is oil paintings (31 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (16), Davidson Auctions (15) and Menzies (1).

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  1. William Dargie, Mierop and the Mermaids, oil on panel
    Mierop and the Mermaids
    Oil · Panel
    14.5 x 19.5cm (30.5 x 36cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 52
    A$650≈ $467≈ £346≈ €401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,400–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. William Dargie, Carnations, Oil on Board
    Carnations
    Oil · Board
    55.5x38.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 92
    A$900≈ $590≈ £444≈ €510HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. William Dargie, House of Representatives Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra, Oil on Canvas
    House of Representatives Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra
    Oil · Canvas
    37.5x49cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1151
    A$350≈ $224≈ £176≈ €212HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. William Dargie, The Ballerinas' Changing Room, c.1951, oil on canvas
    The Ballerinas' Changing Room, c.1951
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 x 39cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 1
    A$4,000≈ $2,676≈ £2,061≈ €2,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. William Dargie, Riverina Stream, Oil on Canvas
    Riverina Stream
    Oil · Canvas
    39x49cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 104
    A$1,500≈ $992≈ £778≈ €915HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. William Dargie, Before the Mirror, 1935, oil canvas laid on board
    Before the Mirror, 1935
    Oil · Board
    71.5 x 55.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 17
    A$5,500≈ $3,585≈ £2,822≈ €3,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. William Dargie, The Valley of the Great Wall, oil on canvas
    The Valley of the Great Wall
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 65cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 63
    A$4,000≈ $2,529≈ £2,235≈ €2,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. William Dargie, Valley of the Great Wall, oil on canvas
    Valley of the Great Wall
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 65cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$5,000≈ $3,638≈ £2,676≈ €3,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. William Dargie, On the Island, oil on canvas
    On the Island
    Oil · Canvas
    65 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 30
    A$6,500≈ $4,761≈ £3,455≈ €4,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. William Dargie, Coastal Ti-tree, Eden, Oil on Canvas
    Coastal Ti-tree, Eden
    Oil · Canvas
    39.5x49.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 45
    A$2,000≈ $1,470≈ £1,060≈ €1,249HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

William Dargie paintings (31)William Dargie oil paintings (31)

William Dargie: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Dargie at auction?

$5,210Sign up free to see, for Mount Dandenong Summit, at Olinda (painted from Sir Arthur Streeton's Gates) at Leonard Joel (November 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Dargie?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 31 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Dargie have sold at auction?

31 of 32 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William Dargie?

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

About William Dargie

Captain Sir William Alexander Dargie was a renowned Australian painter, known especially for his portrait paintings. He won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on eight occasions; a record held since 1952.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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