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William Dobell

William Dobell

Australian · 1899–1970 · Painter, Sculptor

Sir William Dobell was an Australian portrait and landscape artist of the 20th century. Dobell won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on three… (Wikipedia)

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  1. William Dobell, The Dead Landlord (1936), 1936, oil on boardThe Dead Landlord (1936)Smith & Singer · A$1,220,000≈ $825,428≈ £672,282≈ €743,361Sign up to see
  2. William Dobell, Woman in Restaurant (1934), 1934, oil on cardboardWoman in Restaurant (1934)Smith & Singer · A$939,400≈ $671,286≈ £513,923≈ €595,270Sign up to see
  3. William Dobell, Helena Rubinstein (1963), 1963, oil on composition boardHelena Rubinstein (1963)Smith & Singer · A$883,636≈ $570,953≈ £434,383≈ €494,288Sign up to see

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  1. William Dobell, Drunken Bridesmaids (1936), 1936, oil on canvas on board
    Drunken Bridesmaids (1936), 1936
    Oil · Canvas
    18.3 x 28.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 92
    A$25,773≈ $18,436≈ £13,524≈ €15,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. William Dobell, Study for Camille Gheysens (1957), 1957, oil on board
    Study for Camille Gheysens (1957), 1957
    Oil · Board
    24.5 x 21 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 72
    A$25,000≈ $18,286≈ £13,770≈ €15,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. William Dobell, Lady Lloyd Jones (1951), 1951, oil on composition board
    Lady Lloyd Jones (1951), 1951
    Oil · Board
    77 x 64 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$100,000≈ $73,347≈ £54,937≈ €61,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. William Dobell, Study for The Matriarch c1967, c1967, oil on composition board
    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 ↗

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