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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, Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960, 1960, oil on composition board
    Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 71.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. William Dobell, Odette 1933, 1933, ink and wash on paper
    Odette 1933, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    25.5 x 17 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. William Dobell, Study for The Sex Kitten, oil on board
    Study for The Sex Kitten
    Oil · Board
    9.7 x 16 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. William Dobell, Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960, 1960, oil on composition board
    Colour Abstract (Scene on the Harbour) 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 71 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. William Dobell, Study for Woman at the Trash Bin c1966, c1966, gouache on newspaper
    Study for Woman at the Trash Bin c1966, c1966
    Gouache · Paper
    24.5 x 31.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. William Dobell, Peasant Ferry, Saigon 1964, 1964, oil on panel
    Peasant Ferry, Saigon 1964, 1964
    Oil · Panel
    24.5 x 32.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. William Dobell, Study for Camille Gheysens (1957), 1957, oil on board
    Study for Camille Gheysens (1957), 1957
    Oil · Board
    25 x 21 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. William Dobell, A collection of six notebooks, sketchbooks and newspaper clippings c1936, c1936, pencil, ink and watercolour on paper
    A collection of six notebooks, sketchbooks and newspaper clippings c1936, c1936
    Watercolor · Paper
    Menzies · · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. William Dobell, The Butcher Boy, oil on composition board
    The Butcher Boy
    Oil · Board
    26.8 x 21.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 110
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. William Dobell, Trapping the Flying Fox, New Guinea 1964, 1964, oil on board
    Trapping the Flying Fox, New Guinea 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    15.0 x 31.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View 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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