Russell Drysdale Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Russell Drysdale Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 03, 2024
Russell Drysdale 1912-1981.
Est: $400 - $600
Russell Drysdale 1912-1981. 2x Silver Etchings. (1) "Caretaker and His Daughter, Whipple Creek Bore. Etching on sterling silver plate. Numbered 814/1000, dated July 1981 on verso. Signed in image lower right. 12 x 18cm. (2) "The Family". Etching on sterling silver plate. Numbered 250/1000, dated March 1982 on verso. Signed in image lower right. 12 x 18cm.
McKenzies Auctioneers
Dec. 01, 2024
'Russell Drysdale' (Australian, 1912-1981) Pen Sketch titled 'Australian Digger'
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
This sketch appeared on the cover on the 1943 publication 'The Australian Soldier' by John Hetherington
Smalls Auctions
Dec. 01, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE "STUDIES"
Est: $6,500 - $9,500
Fine original ink on paper signed lower right 38cm x28cm,Frame 71cm x 58cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Nov. 27, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE 1912-1981 Mother and Child 1965 oil on canvas 91.2 x 70 cm frame: original, maker unknown, London
Est: $1,000,000 - $1,500,000
RUSSELL DRYSDALE 1912-1981 Mother and Child 1965 oil on canvas signed ‘Russell Drysdale' lower right; signed, dated and inscribed ‘MOTHER & CHILD RUSSELL DRYSDALE 1965 / LEICESTER GALLERIES / 4 AUDLEY SQUARE / LONDON. W.1.' verso 91.2 x 70 cm frame: original, maker unknown, London PROVENANCE Russell Drysdale, Sydney Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney Mr and Mrs Phillip Simpson, Sydney, acquired from the above Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney Michael Gleeson-White, Sydney, acquired from the above Joseph Brown Gallery, Melbourne (stock 9202) Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 18 September 1984 EXHIBITED New Trends in Australian Art, Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney, June 1965, no. 9 Russell Drysdale, The Leicester Galleries, London, 30 September – 27 October 1965, no. 13 Art from the Collections of the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Blaxland Gallery, Sydney, 14-29 October 1981, no. 10 Russell Drysdale's Australia: Masterpieces from Private Collections, Smith & Singer (trading as Sotheby's Australia), Sydney, 10-23 March 2014, no. 35 LITERATURE PIX, Sydney, 19 June 1965, p. 46 (illustrated) Douglas Alexandra, ‘Some Recent Developments in the Art Gallery Movement', Art and Australia, Ure Smith, Sydney, Vol. 3, No. 3, December 1965, p. 189 (illustrated) Charles S. Spencer, ‘First Commonwealth Arts Festival: Australian Artists in London', Art and Australia, Ure Smith, Sydney, Vol. 3, No. 3, December 1965, p. 213 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Portrait Sketch of a Man, pencil on paper, 15 x 11 cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Portrait Sketch of a Man pencil on paper signed l.r.c. 'Russell Drysdale'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Poem 17, Blacks in the Todd Alice Springs, pen on paper, 26 x 17.5 cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Poem 17, Blacks in the Todd Alice Springs pen on paper signed l.m. 'Russell Drysdale'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Boudi Farm, 1977, pen and ink wash on paper, 19 x 14 cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Boudi Farm, 1977 pen and ink wash on paper inscribed, titled and dated l.l.c. 'For Miles: Xmas, Bouddi: 1977', signed l.r.c. 'Russell Drysdale'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Poem 24 Incidents on a Hot Saturday, pen on paper, 26 x 17.5 cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Poem 24 Incidents on a Hot Saturday pen on paper signed l.m. 'Russell Drysdale', inscribed verso 'Poem 24 Incidents on a Hot Saturday'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Xmas, 1976, pen on paper, 28 x 16 cm
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Xmas, 1976 pen on paper titled and dated l.l.c. 'Xmas, 1976', signed l.r.c. 'Russell Drysdale'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale, (1912-1981), Study for the Drought Series, 1945, ink and wash on paper, 25 x 37 cm
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Study for the Drought Series, 1945 ink and wash on paper inscribed verso 'Study for the Drought Series, Paintings of 1945'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
Sir Russell Drysdale (UK/Australia, 1912-1981), Aborigine, Ink
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Property of Margaret McCardell Description: Sir Russell Drysdale (UK/Australia, 1912-1981), Aborigine, Ink on Paper, ink and wash on paper, signed lower right, depicting a standing figure, matted and framed. Frame size: 22 1/4 in. x 18 3/4 in. Provenance: according to the consignor this was purchased in the mid 1970's from Faye and Arthur Simpson who were art dealers in Melbourne. Drysdale was born in Bognor Regis, England, to a pastoralist family, settling with them in Melbourne in 1923. He visited Europe in 1932 where he was influenced by the paintings of the post-impressionists and school of Paris. From 1935 to 1938 he studied under George Bell and Arnold Shore in Melbourne, then with Iain McNab at the Grosvenor School, London, and at La Grande Chaumire, Paris. Drysdale returned to Australia in 1939, where he intended to enlist for military service, but was prevented because of his defective vision. Drysdale moved to Sydney in 1940 and held his first solo exhibition at Macquarie Galleries in 1942. In 1944 Drysdale was commissioned by the Sydney Morning Herald to record the effect of serious drought conditions in western New South Wales. The publication of his drawings led to recognition of his great skill as a draughtsman.Drysdale exhibited regularly in London in the early 1950s with the support of British art historian Kenneth Clark, and was chosen with Sidney Nolan and William Dobell to represent Australia at its inaugural showing at the Venice Biennale in 1954. A visit to North Queensland in 1951, the first of many subsequent journeys throughout northern and western Australia, prompted studies of Aboriginal people, which evolved into numerous paintings during the late 1950s and 60s. These works eloquently convey the dispossession of indigenous Australians during this era when they were obliged to integrate into the country towns of far north Queensland. He was knighted for his contributions to Australian art in 1969 and number of surveys of his work have been held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1960, the National Gallery of Australia in 1997 and by the Tarrawarra Museum of Art in 2013. (Art Gallery NSW) Measurements: Height: by sight 14 1/8 in. x Width: 10. 1/8 in. Condition: Good condition, not viewed out of frame, mat burn. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS ISÕ, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Oct. 17, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), Blokes About The District, 1964, pencil and ink on paper, 31 x 24 cm. (12.2 x 9.4 in.), frame: 69 x 59 x 3 cm. (27.1 x 23.2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) Blokes About The District, 1964 pencil and ink on paper signed, dated and titled lower centre: Russell Drysdale 1964/Blokes About The District; The Drawings of Russell Drysdale exhibition,1980 label verso.
Lawsons
Oct. 10, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, INTERIOR OF CHURCH, HILL END
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, INTERIOR OF CHURCH, HILL END WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, INSCRIBED VERSO, 13.5 X 10.5CM, FRAME SIZE: 36 X 28CM
Leonard Joel
Oct. 03, 2024
Russell Drysdale, Richmond Hill Press 1979, Limited Edition of 500 (this copy is out of series), signed by artist, half leather in bookcase
Est: $150 - $200
Russell Drysdale, Richmond Hill Press 1979, Limited Edition of 500 (this copy is out of series), signed by artist, half leather in bookcase
Lawsons
Sep. 19, 2024
RUSSEL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), Stockman, pen and wash, 22 x 20 cm. (8.6 x 7.8 in.), frame: 46 x 39 x 3 cm. (18.1 x 15.3 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
RUSSEL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) Stockman pen and wash signed lower right
Lawsons
Aug. 25, 2024
DRYSDALE Russell (1912-1981), Outback Scene with Man on Verandah, Ink & Wash, 26x36cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
DRYSDALE, Russell (1912-1981) Outback Scene with Man on Verandah Signed lower left. Ink & Wash 26x36cm
Davidson Auctions
Aug. 25, 2024
Russell Drysdale
Est: $100 - $150
Two books on Russell Drysdale. 1) The Drawings of Russell Drysdale: 1980 Perth Survey of Drawing by Lou Klepac. Landscape paperback. 2) The Life and Work of Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac Published by Bay Books 1983. Quarto hardcovers in very good condition.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Aug. 22, 2024
Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac
Est: $30 - $50
Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac
Lawsons
Jul. 28, 2024
Russel Drysdale Signed Outback Australia
Est: $100 - $120
Journey Among Men by Jock Marshall and Russel Drysdale. First printed by Hodder and Stoughton, 1962. Signed by Drysdale on the half title page. Hard cover, dust wrapper taped to endpaper. Foxed.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Jul. 28, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) ORIGINAL SIGNED PORTRAIT PENCIL SKETCH
Est: $1,400 - $2,800
signed lower right 15cm x 11cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Jul. 24, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Back Verandah, decorative print, 39 x 50 cm. (15.3 x 19.6 in.), frame: 59 x 70 x 2 cm. (23.2 x 27.5 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $400 - $600
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Back Verandah decorative print titled verso
Lawsons
Jul. 21, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981), Limited edition signed folio
Est: $100 - $200
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Limited edition signed folio signed by the artist edition 34/500 published by Richmond Hill Press, Victoria 1979 leatherbound book with cloth slipcase along with six additional colour reproduction plates 49 x 33 x 3cm (overall folio size)
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981), Limited edition signed folio
Est: $100 - $200
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Limited edition signed folio signed by the artist edition 21/500 published by Richmond Hill Press, Victoria 1979 with 30 colour plates leatherbound book with cloth slipcase 49 x 33 x 3cm (overall folio size)
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981), Limited edition signed folio
Est: $100 - $200
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Limited edition signed folio signed by the artist edition 34/500 published by Richmond Hill Press, Victoria 1979 leatherbound book with cloth slipcase along with six additional colour reproduction plates 49 x 33 x 3cm (overall folio size) © Russell Drysdale/Copyright Agency, 2024
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981), Limited edition signed folio
Est: $100 - $200
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Limited edition signed folio signed by the artist edition 11/500 published by Richmond Hill Press, Victoria 1979 leatherbound book with cloth slipcase 49 x 33 x 3cm (overall folio size) © Russell Drysdale/Copyright Agency, 2024
Gibson's
Jul. 10, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Going to Town, 1975, etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003, 20.5 x 20.5 cm. (8.0 x 8.0 in.), box: 25 x 25 x 4 cm. (9.8 x 9.8 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Going to Town, 1975 etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003 signed in plate, in original box with certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Jul. 07, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Figure Studies, ink on paper, 25x37cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Figure Studies ink on paper signed lower right
Lawsons
Jul. 07, 2024
Russell Drysdale
Est: $120 - $180
Two books on Russell Drysdale. 1) The Drawings of Russell Drysdale: 1980 Perth Survey of Drawing by Lou Klepac. Landscape paperback. 2) The Life and Work of Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac Published by Bay Books 1983. Quarto hardcovers in very good condition.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Jul. 07, 2024
Russell Drysdale Signed
Est: $200 - $250
Russell Drysdale by Geoffrey Dutton. Signed and inscribed by Drysdale on the title page. Published by Thames and Hudson, 1964. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Dustwrapper a little creased and foxing to endpapers otherwise a very good copy. together with 2) Russell Drysdale 1912 - 81 by Geoffrey Smith. Published by the National Gallery of Victoria 1997. Very good paperback
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Jul. 04, 2024
Russell Drysdale, The Drawings of Russell Drysdale, 1980 Perth Survey of Drawing
Est: $20 - $40
Russell Drysdale, The Drawings of Russell Drysdale, 1980 Perth Survey of Drawing
Lawsons
Jul. 03, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), The Spieler, ink and wash on paper, 40.5 x 29 cm (frame: 53 x 40 x 3 cm)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) The Spieler ink and wash on paper signed lower right, titled verso.
Lawsons
Jun. 26, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Going to Town, 1975, etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003, 20.5 x 20.5 cm. (8.0 x 8.0 in.), box: 25 x 25 x 4 cm. (9.8 x 9.8 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Going to Town, 1975 etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003 signed in plate, in original box with certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Jun. 26, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981), The Ball Game 1979
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) The Ball Game 1979 ink on paper 30.0 x 46.0 cm; 50.0 x 66.0 cm (framed) signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
Menzies
Jun. 13, 2024
Russell Drysdale, Lou Klepac
Est: $30 - $50
Russell Drysdale, Lou Klepac
Lawsons
Jun. 12, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Going to Town, 1975, etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003, 20.5 x 20.5 cm. (8.0 x 8.0 in.), box: 25 x 25 x 4 cm. (9.8 x 9.8 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $250 - $350
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Going to Town, 1975 etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003 signed in plate, in original box with certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Jun. 09, 2024
George Russell Drysdale, Australia (1912-1981), Portrait Sketch of a Man, Pencil on paper
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
George Russell Drysdale Australia (1912-1981) Portrait Sketch of a Man Pencil on paper Signed lower right
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 04, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Unfinished Portrait c.1964 oil on board 77.5 x 64.5cm (86 x 72.5cm framed)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Unfinished Portrait c.1964 oil on board artist's name and date inscribed verso 77.5 x 64.5cm (86 x 72.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Stanislav Rapotec, Sydney, gift of the artist The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney EXHIBITIONS: The Faces in the Crowd, Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Queensland, 2-28 November 1992, Tweed River Regional Art Gallery, New South Wales, 9 December 1992 - 3 January 1993, cat. no. 33
Leonard Joel
Jun. 04, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) A Sleeping Figure pen on paper 15 x 22cm (38.5 x 46cm framed)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) A Sleeping Figure pen on paper signed lower right: Russell Drysdale 15 x 22cm (38.5 x 46cm framed) PROVENANCE: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
May. 30, 2024
Russell Drysdale (Klepac)
Est: $30 - $50
Russell Drysdale (Klepac)
Lawsons
May. 29, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912-1981), Going to Town, 1975, etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003, 20.5 x 20.5 cm. (8.0 x 8.0 in.), box: 25 x 25 x 4 cm. (9.8 x 9.8 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $300 - $500
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) Going to Town, 1975 etching on sterling silver plate, ed. 618/1003 signed in plate, in original box with certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
May. 26, 2024
(GEORGE) RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981), Sketch of Amah and three Sikhs, pen and ink on paper, 20 x 17.5cm; framed 55 x 51cm overall.
Est: $400 - $500
(GEORGE) RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981), Sketch of Amah and three Sikhs, pen and ink on paper, 20 x 17.5cm; framed 55 x 51cm overall.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 22, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), Mother and Child, etching, ed. 19/50, 13.5 x 13 cm. (5.3 x 5.1 in.), frame: 47 x 37 x 2 cm. (18 1/2 x 14.5 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) Mother and Child etching, ed. 19/50 studio stamp signature
Lawsons
May. 16, 2024
Sir Russell Drysdale, Australian 1912-1981, Three figures, Ink, 20.5 x 17cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sir Russell Drysdale Australian, 1912-1981 Three figures Ink signed "Russell Drysdale" lower right Provenance: Christies, Australian International and Contemporary Art, Melbourne 03/05/2004. Lot 360 Private Collection Melbourne
For-Auction
May. 09, 2024
Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac
Est: $30 - $50
Russell Drysdale by Lou Klepac
Lawsons
May. 08, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), The Family, etching on sterling silver plaque, ed. 27/1000, 12 x 17.5 cm. (4.7 x 6.8 in.), frame: 28 x 33 x 3 cm. (11.0 x 12.9 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) The Family etching on sterling silver plaque, ed. 27/1000 signed in plate, certificate of authenticity verso
Lawsons
May. 08, 2024
RUSSELL DRYSDALE, (1912 - 1981), Mother and Child, etching, ed. 19/50, 13.5 x 13 cm. (5.3 x 5.1 in.), frame: 47 x 37 x 2 cm. (18 1/2 x 14.5 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $250 - $350
RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912 - 1981) Mother and Child etching, ed. 19/50 studio stamp signature
Lawsons
May. 07, 2024
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Study for the Rabbiters, c.1947
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Russell Drysdale (Australian, 1912-1981) Study for the Rabbiters, c.1947 signed lower right: 'Russell Drysdale' gouache, watercolour, ink and pencil on paper 24.5 x 31.0cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/16in).
Bonhams
May. 07, 2024
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Study for Home Town, 1943
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) Study for Home Town, 1943 signed and inscribed lower right: 'Russell Drysdale' watercolour, ink and pencil on paper 36.5 x 24.0cm (14 3/8 x 9 7/16in).
Bonhams