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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, 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. William Dobell, Portrait of Joanna M Booth, pastel and chalk on paper
    Portrait of Joanna M Booth
    Pastel · Paper
    59.0 x 43.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 92
    A$5,891≈ $5,225≈ £3,187≈ €4,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗

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