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William Delafield Cook

Australian · 1936–2015 · Painter

William Delafield Cook AM (1936–2015) was an Australian artist who was known for his photorealistic landscapes. He won a number of awards, including the Order of Australia. (Wikipedia)

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18auction results2015–2026years recorded89%sold (16)$100kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. William Delafield Cook, A Haystack 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvasA Haystack 1992Smith & Singer · A$490,909≈ $318,197≈ £251,998≈ €302,153Sign up to see
  2. William Delafield Cook, Headland, Hawkesbury River 1985, 1985, synthetic polymer paint on canvasHeadland, Hawkesbury River 1985Smith & Singer · A$366,000≈ $273,995≈ £203,260≈ €232,514Sign up to see
  3. William Delafield Cook, Hillside, Euroa, 1987, synthetic polymer paint on canvasHillside, EuroaLeonard Joel · A$275,000≈ $192,005≈ £144,942≈ €170,383Sign up to see

William Delafield Cook’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 18 auction results for William Delafield Cook between 2015 and 2026, of which 16 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $229Sign up free to see to $318kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $318kSign up free to see for A Haystack 1992 at Smith & Singer in November 2024. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (13 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (9), Menzies (5) and Leonard Joel (3).

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  1. William Delafield Cook, Hillside, Euroa, 1987, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Hillside, Euroa, 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    111 x 281.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$275,000≈ $192,005≈ £144,942≈ €170,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. William Delafield Cook, Bombo 1982, 1982, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Bombo 1982, 1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    68.6 x 134.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 45
    A$233,182≈ $166,802≈ £122,361≈ €143,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–250,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. William Delafield Cook, Gate 1973, 1973, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Gate 1973, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    153.0 x 152.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 33
    A$73,636≈ $53,437≈ £39,231≈ €45,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. William Delafield Cook, A Haystack 1992, 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    A Haystack 1992, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    82.5 x 127 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 22
    A$490,909≈ $318,197≈ £251,998≈ €302,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400,000–600,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. William Delafield Cook, Interior 1972, 1972, conté and ink on paper on canvas
    Interior 1972, 1972
    Drawing · Canvas
    96.0 x 141.5 cm; 99.0 x 144.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    A$12,273≈ $8,172≈ £6,457≈ €7,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. William Delafield Cook, Abstract Composition, charcoal with pastel and chalk
    Abstract Composition
    Pastel
    41.5cm x 32.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 91
    £180≈ $229≈ €208HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  7. William Delafield Cook, Painting 1954, 1954, oil on canvas on board
    Painting 1954, 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    47.0 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 108
    A$3,436≈ $2,293≈ £1,860≈ €2,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. William Delafield Cook, Green Cage No. 2, 1969, oil on canvas
    Green Cage No. 2, 1969
    Oil · Canvas
    91 x 100.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 37
    A$6,000≈ $4,007≈ £3,273≈ €3,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. William Delafield Cook, Gundagai Revisited 2006, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Gundagai Revisited 2006, 2006
    Acrylic · Canvas
    76.5 x 183 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 50
    A$233,182≈ $160,987≈ £136,591≈ €162,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–250,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. William Delafield Cook, Waterfall 2004, 2004, synthetic polymer paint on linen
    Waterfall 2004, 2004
    Acrylic · Linen
    106.0 x 92.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$233,182≈ $160,749≈ £132,151≈ €152,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗

William Delafield Cook paintings (15)William Delafield Cook acrylic paintings (13)William Delafield Cook works on paper (3)

William Delafield Cook: quick facts

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

$318,197Sign up free to see, for A Haystack 1992 at Smith & Singer (November 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Delafield Cook?

The median sale price is $100kSign up free to see across 16 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Delafield Cook have sold at auction?

16 of 18 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William Delafield Cook?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Leonard Joel

About William Delafield Cook

William Delafield Cook AM (1936–2015) was an Australian artist who was known for his photorealistic landscapes. He won a number of awards, including the Order of Australia.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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