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William Dobell Paintings: Auction Prices

1899–1970

Of the 96 lots by William Dobell (paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 80 found a buyer (83%). Across 80 sales with a published price, the typical result was $9.2kSign up free to see to $42.7kSign up free to see (median $23.1kSign up free to see). The Dead Landlord (1936) holds the top price on file: $825kSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (August 2019). Most results come from Smith & Singer (49), Menzies (34) and Leonard Joel (8).

A$1,220,000≈ $825,428≈ £672,282≈ €743,361Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Dead Landlord (1936)Smith & Singer96auction results2009–2026years recorded83%sold$23.1kSign up free to seemedian price

William Dobell paintings: key figures

Auction results
96
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$23.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$825kSign up free to see The Dead Landlord (1936), Smith & Singer, Aug 2019

Top auction houses: Smith & Singer (49), Menzies (34), Leonard Joel (8)

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  1. Spring at Wangi (1959) by William Dobell, 1959, oil on composition board, sold Apr 2019
    Spring at Wangi (1959), 1959
    Oil · Board
    30.4 x 44.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$73,200≈ $52,308≈ £40,046≈ €46,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Woman in Restaurant (1934) by William Dobell, 1934, oil on cardboard, sold Apr 2019
    Woman in Restaurant (1934), 1934
    Oil · Board
    22.3 x 19.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 8
    A$939,400≈ $671,286≈ £513,923≈ €595,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Wangi Landscape by William Dobell, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2018
    Wangi Landscape
    Oil · Board
    48.5 x 59 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 27
    A$43,920≈ $32,297≈ £25,010≈ €27,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Study for The Sex Kitten by William Dobell, oil on board, offered May 2018
    Study for The Sex Kitten
    Oil · Board
    9.7 x 16 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960 by William Dobell, 1960, oil on composition board, offered May 2018
    Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 71 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Bondi Beach c1961 by William Dobell, c1961, oil on composition board, sold Apr 2018
    Bondi Beach c1961, c1961
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 75.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 5
    A$42,955≈ $32,525≈ £23,282≈ €26,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Peasant Ferry, Saigon 1964 by William Dobell, 1964, oil on panel, offered Nov 2017
    Peasant Ferry, Saigon 1964, 1964
    Oil · Panel
    24.5 x 32.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Study for Camille Gheysens (1957) by William Dobell, 1957, oil on board, offered Nov 2017
    Study for Camille Gheysens (1957), 1957
    Oil · Board
    25 x 21 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Study for Margaret Olley (1948) by William Dobell, 1948, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2017
    Study for Margaret Olley (1948), 1948
    Oil · Board
    77.5 x 61.9 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 11
    A$268,400≈ $203,356≈ £153,580≈ €173,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–220,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Wangi Landscape by William Dobell, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2017
    Wangi Landscape
    Oil · Board
    23.5 x 32.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 76
    A$24,400≈ $19,172≈ £14,898≈ €16,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  11. The Narrows Beach 1956 by William Dobell, 1956, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2017
    The Narrows Beach 1956, 1956
    Oil · Board
    22.5 x 33.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 6
    A$280,600≈ $220,481≈ £171,328≈ €188,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–200,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. The Fortune Teller (1935) by William Dobell, 1935, oil on paper on board, sold Aug 2017
    The Fortune Teller (1935), 1935
    Oil · Board
    22.6 x 24.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 4
    A$280,600≈ $220,481≈ £171,328≈ €188,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  13. Study for The Matriarch c1967 by William Dobell, c1967, oil on composition board, sold May 2017
    Study for The Matriarch c1967, c1967
    Oil · Board
    21.0 x 22.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 68
    A$36,818≈ $27,132≈ £21,108≈ €24,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. (Seated Woman) by William Dobell, oil on composition board, sold May 2017
    (Seated Woman)
    Oil · Board
    27 x 19 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 70
    A$29,280≈ $21,875≈ £16,917≈ €20,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  15. Three Girls Carrying Leaves (circa 1951) by William Dobell, 1951, oil on composition board, sold May 2017
    Three Girls Carrying Leaves (circa 1951), 1951
    Oil · Board
    29 x 37.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 69
    A$30,500≈ $22,787≈ £17,622≈ €20,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  16. Angoram on the Sepik River (1952) by William Dobell, 1952, oil on board, sold May 2017
    Angoram on the Sepik River (1952), 1952
    Oil · Board
    20 x 23.9 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 26
    A$70,760≈ $52,866≈ £40,883≈ €48,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  17. Wangi Worker (Tom McCall) 1966 by William Dobell, 1966, oil on hardboard, sold Nov 2016
    Wangi Worker (Tom McCall) 1966, 1966
    Oil · Board
    31 x 25.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 77
    A$45,140≈ $33,481≈ £26,966≈ €31,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  18. At the Playground (circa 1935) by William Dobell, 1935, oil on canvas on board, sold Nov 2016
    At the Playground (circa 1935), 1935
    Oil · Canvas
    15 x 23.1 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 69
    A$7,320≈ $5,429≈ £4,373≈ €5,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  19. Storm Approaching, Wangi 1948 by William Dobell, 1948, oil on cardboard on composition board, sold Nov 2016
    Storm Approaching, Wangi 1948, 1948
    Oil · Board
    32.9 x 56 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 3
    A$408,700≈ $303,137≈ £244,150≈ €285,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  20. Watching Hyde Park Speakers (1933) by William Dobell, 1933, oil on cardboard, sold Aug 2016
    Watching Hyde Park Speakers (1933), 1933
    Oil · Board
    17.2 x 22.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 58
    A$63,440≈ $47,698≈ £36,339≈ €42,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Wahgi Valley, Hunter (1952) by William Dobell, 1952, oil on composition board, sold Jul 2016
    Wahgi Valley, Hunter (1952), 1952
    Oil · Board
    17.4 x 21 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 87
    A$7,930≈ $5,942≈ £4,520≈ €5,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. The Berry Pickers (1947) by William Dobell, 1947, oil on hardboard, sold May 2016
    The Berry Pickers (1947), 1947
    Oil · Board
    30.4 x 40 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 154
    A$70,760≈ $52,171≈ £36,107≈ €45,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  23. Sketch for Saddle-My-Nag (1937) by William Dobell, 1937, oil on wood, sold May 2016
    Sketch for Saddle-My-Nag (1937), 1937
    Oil · Panel
    15.2 x 36.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 153
    A$31,720≈ $23,387≈ £16,186≈ €20,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. Goldie (1950) by William Dobell, 1950, oil on cardboard, sold May 2016
    Goldie (1950), 1950
    Oil · Board
    10.5 x 14 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 74
    A$12,200≈ $8,961≈ £6,205≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Temporary Bridge over Thames (1936) by William Dobell, 1936, oil on canvas on board, sold May 2016
    Temporary Bridge over Thames (1936), 1936
    Oil · Canvas
    40.6 x 50.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 7
    A$28,060≈ $20,611≈ £14,271≈ €18,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  26. Study for Westerly Breeze 1948 by William Dobell, 1948, oil on composition board, sold Mar 2016
    Study for Westerly Breeze 1948, 1948
    Oil · Board
    23.5 x 28.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 49
    A$41,727≈ $31,538≈ £22,299≈ €28,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Drunken Bridesmaids (1936) by William Dobell, 1936, oil on canvas on board, sold Nov 2015
    Drunken Bridesmaids (1936), 1936
    Oil · Canvas
    18.3 x 28.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$31,720≈ $22,885≈ £15,174≈ €21,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. The Butcher Boy by William Dobell, oil on composition board, offered Aug 2015
    The Butcher Boy
    Oil · Board
    26.8 x 21.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 110
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. Head Study for 'Tired Lady' (1969) by William Dobell, 1969, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2014
    Head Study for 'Tired Lady' (1969), 1969
    Oil · Board
    29.7 x 25.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 40
    A$10,980≈ $9,367≈ £5,978≈ €7,540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  30. Untitled (Thatchers, New Guinea) c1950 by William Dobell, c1950, oil on board, sold Jul 2014
    Untitled (Thatchers, New Guinea) c1950, c1950
    Oil · Board
    14.0 x 28.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$7,364≈ $6,951≈ £4,087≈ €5,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–14,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Trapping the Flying Fox, New Guinea 1964 by William Dobell, 1964, oil on board, offered Mar 2014
    Trapping the Flying Fox, New Guinea 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    15.0 x 31.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Self Portrait c1965 by William Dobell, c1965, oil on composition board, sold Jun 2013
    Self Portrait c1965, c1965
    Oil · Board
    17.5 x 17.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 95
    A$18,409≈ $17,142≈ £11,222≈ €13,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–26,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. The Sex Kitten (Kitten on a Balcony) by William Dobell, oil on board, sold Jun 2013
    The Sex Kitten (Kitten on a Balcony)
    Oil · Board
    112.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$41,727≈ $38,856≈ £25,436≈ €29,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. SKETCH FOR WOODCARTER by William Dobell, oil on composition board, sold Jun 2013
    SKETCH FOR WOODCARTER
    Oil · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 120
    A$10,980≈ $10,392≈ £6,653≈ €7,770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  35. MISS DOROTHY HELMRICH (1940) by William Dobell, 1940, oil on composition board, sold Jun 2013
    MISS DOROTHY HELMRICH (1940), 1940
    Oil · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 118
    A$34,160≈ $32,330≈ £20,698≈ €24,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  36. Study for The Matriarch c1967 by William Dobell, c1967, oil on composition board, sold Dec 2012
    Study for The Matriarch c1967, c1967
    Oil · Board
    21.0 x 22.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 83
    A$36,818≈ $38,640≈ £23,984≈ €29,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Wahgi Girl 1953 by William Dobell, 1953, oil on board, sold Mar 2012
    Wahgi Girl 1953, 1953
    Oil · Board
    26.0 x 15.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 163
    A$6,136≈ $6,364≈ £4,027≈ €4,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. The Country House by William Dobell, oil on cardboard, sold Mar 2012
    The Country House
    Oil · Board
    10.5 x 21.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 79
    A$10,432≈ $10,819≈ £6,847≈ €8,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Untitled by William Dobell, oil on board, sold Jun 2011
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    14.5 x 13.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$4,418≈ $4,643≈ £2,906≈ €3,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗
  40. Portion of Study for Mural 1944 by William Dobell, 1944, oil on wood panel, sold Mar 2011
    Portion of Study for Mural 1944, 1944
    Oil · Panel
    14.0 x 50.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 9
    A$7,200≈ $7,325≈ £4,532≈ €5,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Study for The Matriarch c1967 by William Dobell, c1967, oil on composition board, sold Jun 2010
    Study for The Matriarch c1967, c1967
    Oil · Board
    21.0 x 22.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 94
    A$31,200≈ $26,982≈ £18,011≈ €22,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Study of a Young Girl by William Dobell, oil on board, sold Jun 2010
    Study of a Young Girl
    Oil · Board
    16.0 x 16.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 11
    A$10,800≈ $9,340≈ £6,234≈ €7,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Koki Beach, New Guinea 1955 by William Dobell, 1955, oil on board, offered Jun 2009
    Koki Beach, New Guinea 1955, 1955
    Oil · Board
    21.0 x 28.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$11,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Under the Palm Trees Mt. Hagen, New Guinea by William Dobell, oil on board, sold Mar 2009
    Under the Palm Trees Mt. Hagen, New Guinea
    Oil · Board
    11.0 x 16.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$8,400≈ $5,870≈ £4,021≈ €4,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Study for Carnival by William Dobell, oil on board, offered Mar 2009
    Study for Carnival
    Oil · Board
    12.5 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Boats in a Landscape (Scene at Wangi - Boats at High Wind) c1960 by William Dobell, c1960, oil on composition board, sold Mar 2009
    Boats in a Landscape (Scene at Wangi - Boats at High Wind) c1960, c1960
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 72.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 59
    A$23,400≈ $16,352≈ £11,200≈ €12,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗

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