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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, The Sex Kitten (Kitten on a Balcony), oil on board
    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 ↗
  2. William Dobell, Self Portrait c1965, c1965, oil on composition board
    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 ↗
  3. William Dobell, MISS DOROTHY HELMRICH (1940), 1940, oil on composition board
    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 ↗
  4. William Dobell, SKETCH FOR WOODCARTER, oil on composition board
    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 ↗
  5. William Dobell, Portrait of Robert Menzies 1949, 1949, oil on paper
    Portrait of Robert Menzies 1949, 1949
    Oil · Paper
    26.0 x 21.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 110
    A$27,000≈ $26,423≈ £17,437≈ €20,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. William Dobell, Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait, pencil on paper
    Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 18.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 123
    A$1,227≈ $1,201≈ £792≈ €933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. 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 83
    A$36,818≈ $38,640≈ £23,984≈ €29,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. William Dobell, Wahgi Girl 1953, 1953, oil on board
    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 ↗
  9. William Dobell, The Country House, oil on cardboard
    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 ↗
  10. William Dobell, Sketch for Wangi Beach, watercolour on paper
    Sketch for Wangi Beach
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.0 x 22.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 80
    A$3,682≈ $3,819≈ £2,417≈ €2,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗

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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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