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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, 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. William Dobell, The Artist's Paint Box and Brushes, Photograph, Materials Booklet and Uncompleted Sketch Pad
    The Artist's Paint Box and Brushes, Photograph, Materials Booklet and Uncompleted Sketch Pad
    27x22cm (framed photograph)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$650≈ $422≈ £338≈ €396HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. William Dobell, Grumia [?], Government House, Moresby, Russell Islander, c.1950, Study for the oil, 'Boy in White Lap Lap,' 1952
    Grumia [?], Government House, Moresby, Russell Islander, c.1950
    Oil
    16x11cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 6
    A$1,200≈ $779≈ £624≈ €731HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. 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 ↗

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About William Dobell

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 occasions. The Dobell Prize is named in his honour.

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