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William Dobell Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Australian · 1899–1970

ArtSell has recorded 74 auction results for William Dobell works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 60 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $84 to $26,423, with a median of $886 across 60 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $26,423 for “Portrait of Robert Menzies 1949” at Menzies in 2013.

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  1. William Dobell, Army Recruits Training and Builders c., 1941-44, pencil, pen and ink on paper
    Army Recruits Training and Builders c., 1941-44
    Drawing · Paper
    14.5 x 22.5cm (31 x 38cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 35
    A$700≈ $505≈ £373≈ €435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. William Dobell, Oxen, 1933, pencil on paper
    Oxen, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    24.5 x 34.5cm (41.5 x 51.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 71
    A$1,200≈ $862≈ £640≈ €740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. William Dobell, Male Nude, pencil on paper
    Male Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    16.5 x 21cm (36.5 x 42cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$450≈ $323≈ £240≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. William Dobell, Study of a Woman, Pencil
    Study of a Woman
    Drawing
    9.5x6.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1064
    A$120≈ $84≈ £63≈ €73HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. William Dobell, Lake View, Wangi 1947, 1947, gouache on paper
    Lake View, Wangi 1947, 1947
    Gouache · Paper
    12.0 x 17.0 cm; 33.0 x 38.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$13,500≈ $8,759≈ £6,675≈ €7,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. William Dobell, London, 1932, pencil and chalk on paper
    London, 1932
    Drawing · Paper
    13 x 17cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 56
    A$1,400≈ $911≈ £669≈ €785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. William Dobell, Trees in a Barren Landscape, Pastel
    Trees in a Barren Landscape
    Pastel
    24x29.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 154
    A$375≈ $240≈ £180≈ €215HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. William Dobell, Men Working, New Guinea, Ink & Wash
    Men Working, New Guinea
    Drawing
    11x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 152
    A$500≈ $321≈ £240≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. William Dobell, Trees in a Barren Landscape, Pastel
    Trees in a Barren Landscape
    Pastel
    24x29.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. William Dobell, (6), Pencil, Pen & Ink, Brushed Ink
    (6)
    Drawing
    20x12.5cm (sheet, average)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. William Dobell, Boy in Three-quarter Profile, Pencil
    Boy in Three-quarter Profile
    Drawing
    32x27cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$300≈ $188≈ £146≈ €174HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. William Dobell, Seated Woman, Ink & Gouache
    Seated Woman
    Gouache
    27.5x23cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 30
    A$500≈ $314≈ £243≈ €290HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. William Dobell, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    20.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 29
    A$275≈ $173≈ £134≈ €160HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. William Dobell, Two Studies on One Sheet, Sir Winston Churchill, Pen & Ink
    Two Studies on One Sheet, Sir Winston Churchill
    Drawing
    20x13cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 28
    A$1,000≈ $628≈ £486≈ €580HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. William Dobell, Christmas Card - Wangi Wangi, 1956-57, Gouache
    Christmas Card - Wangi Wangi, 1956-57
    Gouache
    7x7cm (sight), Dia.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 26
    A$1,000≈ $628≈ £486≈ €580HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. William Dobell, Studies of a Woman, and Abstract Sketches, Pen & Ink
    Studies of a Woman, and Abstract Sketches
    Drawing
    24.5x17.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. William Dobell, Sketches of the Artist's Cocker Spaniel, Pen & Ink
    Sketches of the Artist's Cocker Spaniel
    Drawing
    23.5x19cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 24
    A$500≈ $314≈ £243≈ €290HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. William Dobell, Artist's Sketch Book with Four Gouache Studies, Reeves Greyhound Pastel Book No. 3
    Artist's Sketch Book with Four Gouache Studies
    Pastel
    14.5x24.5cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 23
    A$900≈ $565≈ £437≈ €522HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. William Dobell, Sketch Book, c.1950/60s, Pen & Ink, Ink & Wash
    Sketch Book, c.1950/60s
    Drawing
    23x17.5cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 22
    A$2,000≈ $1,256≈ £972≈ €1,160HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. William Dobell, Men Working, New Guinea, Ink & Wash
    Men Working, New Guinea
    Drawing
    11x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  21. William Dobell, Bush Growth, Gouache
    Bush Growth
    Gouache
    15.5x23cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 19
    A$1,200≈ $754≈ £583≈ €696HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  22. William Dobell, An Important Mid 1930s London Sketch Pad, Pencil, Pen & Ink
    An Important Mid 1930s London Sketch Pad
    Drawing
    18x13cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$6,500≈ $4,082≈ £3,158≈ €3,770HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. William Dobell, Study of a Bearded Man, Pencil
    Study of a Bearded Man
    Drawing
    29.5x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 19
    A$600≈ $389≈ £312≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. William Dobell, Sir Robert Menzies, Pencil
    Sir Robert Menzies
    Drawing
    32x27cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$550≈ $357≈ £286≈ €335HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  25. William Dobell, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    20.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. William Dobell, Abstract Landscape, Gouache
    Abstract Landscape
    Gouache
    19x17.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 16
    A$2,500≈ $1,623≈ £1,300≈ €1,523HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  27. William Dobell, Kilted Scotsman, Gouache on Buff Paper
    Kilted Scotsman
    Gouache · Paper
    29x23cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 15
    A$170≈ $110≈ £88≈ €104HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  28. William Dobell, Plant in Landscape, Gouache
    Plant in Landscape
    Gouache
    16.5x11.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    A$500≈ $325≈ £260≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  29. William Dobell, Stand of Trees by Water, and Stockman, Gouache
    Stand of Trees by Water, and Stockman
    Gouache
    18.5x13cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 12
    A$1,000≈ $649≈ £520≈ €609HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. William Dobell, Artist's Sketch Book with Four Gouache Studies, Reeves Greyhound Pastel Book No. 3
    Artist's Sketch Book with Four Gouache Studies
    Pastel
    14.5x24.5cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  31. William Dobell, Crossing a Torrent, c.1952, Gouache
    Crossing a Torrent, c.1952
    Gouache
    12x19.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    A$2,000≈ $1,298≈ £1,040≈ €1,219HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. William Dobell, Volcano Erupting, New Guinea, Gouache
    Volcano Erupting, New Guinea
    Gouache
    12x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 5
    A$2,500≈ $1,623≈ £1,300≈ €1,523HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  33. William Dobell, An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book, Pencil, Pen & Ink
    An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book
    Drawing
    22.5x18cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$20,000≈ $12,980≈ £10,403≈ €12,186HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  34. William Dobell, The Artist's Cocker Spaniel, Pen & Ink
    The Artist's Cocker Spaniel
    Drawing
    18.5x24cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$600≈ $389≈ £312≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  35. William Dobell, Interior of the Artist's Home, W/Clr & Gouache
    Interior of the Artist's Home
    Gouache
    13.5x23.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1
    A$3,750≈ $2,434≈ £1,951≈ €2,285HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  36. William Dobell, Study of an Unknown Woman, London Period, c.1930s, Ink & Wash
    Study of an Unknown Woman, London Period, c.1930s
    Drawing
    22x17cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 101
    A$2,000≈ $1,314≈ £1,045≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  37. William Dobell, (7), Blue Ballpoint Pen (5) Pencil (2)
    (7)
    Drawing
    11.5x19cm each (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 298
    A$1,200≈ $767≈ £601≈ €703HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. William Dobell, (7), Blue Ballpoint Pen (5) Pencil (2)
    (7)
    Drawing
    11.5x19cm each (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  39. William Dobell, (6), W/Clr & Gouache (6)
    (6)
    Gouache
    4x7.5cm (largest)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 157
    A$1,800≈ $1,205≈ £984≈ €1,124HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  40. William Dobell, (6), W/Clr & Gouache (6)
    (6)
    Gouache
    4x7.5cm (largest)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  41. William Dobell, Portrait of Joanna M. Booth, pastel and chalk on card on board
    Portrait of Joanna M. Booth
    Pastel · Board
    58.0 x 43.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. William Dobell, Study for Suzanne and Goldfish 1948, 1948, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Study for Suzanne and Goldfish 1948, 1948
    Watercolor · Paper
    15.0 x 22.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 2
    A$22,000≈ $14,634≈ £12,241≈ €14,173HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. William Dobell, (2), W/Clr & Gouache (2)
    (2)
    Gouache
    19.5x32cm, & 20x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 147
    A$1,100≈ $777≈ £618≈ €734HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  44. William Dobell, Bathers, c.1967-69, W/Clr & Gouache
    Bathers, c.1967-69
    Gouache
    20x33.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 146
    A$1,500≈ $1,059≈ £842≈ €1,001HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  45. William Dobell, Odette 1933, 1933, ink and wash on paper
    Odette 1933, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    25.5 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 70
    A$3,436≈ $2,572≈ £1,960≈ €2,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. William Dobell, (3), W/Clr & Gouache (3)
    (3)
    Gouache
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 237
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  47. William Dobell, The Burglar, 1930s, Pencil
    The Burglar, 1930s
    Drawing
    33.5x19cm (fragment)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 236
    A$300≈ $212≈ £160≈ €188HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  48. William Dobell, Una Storia di S. Nicolò da Bari,' 1937 - sketch after Lorenzo Monaco (Siena 1370-1425), Ink
    Una Storia di S. Nicolò da Bari,' 1937 - sketch after Lorenzo Monaco (Siena 1370-1425)
    Drawing
    4x9.5cm (image) 22.5x13.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 235
    A$300≈ $212≈ £160≈ €188HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  49. William Dobell, An Original Sketch for the 1943 Archibald Prize Winning Portrait of 'Mr Joshua Smith, Pencil
    An Original Sketch for the 1943 Archibald Prize Winning Portrait of 'Mr Joshua Smith
    Drawing
    22.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 232
    A$5,000≈ $3,529≈ £2,661≈ €3,125HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  50. William Dobell, Resting Horse, On personal note paper (William Dobell, Wangi Wangi, NSW'). Signed in biro
    Resting Horse
    On personal note paper (William Dobell, Wangi Wangi, NSW'). Signed in biro · Paper
    12.5x20cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 88
    A$1,700≈ $1,318≈ £936≈ €1,087HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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