William (1899) Ricketts Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William (1899) Ricketts Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 20, 2024
William Ricketts (1889-1993) Two fine pottery sculptured plaques depicting bearded tribal elder, the other an indigenous child. Both signed Heights 13cm x 8cm & 6.5cm x 7.5cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ricketts (1889-1993) Two fine pottery sculptured plaques depicting bearded tribal elder, the other an indigenous child. Both signed Heights 13cm x 8cm & 6.5cm x 7.5cm
Christian McCann Auctions
Oct. 14, 2024
William Ricketts, (Australia 1899-1993), "Out of the rocks they come, spirits from the eternal sun", Clay Sculpture, 9cm tall
Est: -
William Ricketts (Australia, 1899-1993) "Out of the rocks they come, spirits from the eternal sun" Clay Sculpture Signed verso, and inscribed title
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Oct. 14, 2024
William Ricketts, (Australia 1899-1993), Clay Sculpture, 12cm High
Est: -
William Ricketts (Australia, 1899-1993) Clay Sculpture Aboriginal elder portrait, signed verso.
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Aug. 18, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS - SEATED ABORIGINAL - NATURAL FORMED CLAY FIRED SCULPTURE
Est: $600 - $800
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993) SEATED ABORIGINAL Signed on base Natural formed clay fired sculpture 15cm (Height) Estimate $600/800 AUD
GFL Fine Art
Jul. 28, 2024
William Ricketts (1898-1993) Signed Piece + Another
Est: $120 - $240
William Ricketts (1898-1993) Signed Piece + Another William was an Australian potter and sculptor of the arts and crafts movement Born in Richmond Victoria 1898. William briefly worked as a potter with Australian Porcelain Company, then in the early 30's William settled in Mount Dandenong Victoria. Aboriginal spirituality and respect for the natural world was his general message throughout his artworks.... His major works include the "Dromana" in the Seawinds Garden Arthurs Seat Victoria, and "Gun Brute" at the William Ricketts Sanctuary Mount Dandenong Victoria.... Many smaller works are in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Photographic records of his sculptures particularly those from the sanctuaries of Pitchi Richi and Mount Dandenong are held in the archives of Australia's libraries. William supported himself through commissioned sales of his art and made pieces as gifts These signed original small pieces are increasingly sought after for private collections. The last one i saw online sold for $1995.00, grab this bargain. This piece is signed, and also comes with another carved face mask piece (unsigned). The Ricketts piece measures approx 12cm high
Danielle Elizabeth Antique & Estate Auctioneers
Jul. 21, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Young Aboriginal sculptured clay incised verso: Wm Ricketts 15cm high, 12cm wide, 6.5cm deep
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Young Aboriginal sculptured clay incised verso: Wm Ricketts 14.5cm high, 17cm wide 15cm deep
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal Boy
Est: $100 - $200
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Young Aboriginal Boy sculptured clay incised verso: Wm Ricketts 16cm high, 12.5cm wide, 6cm deep
Gibson's
Jul. 21, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Young Aboriginal sculptured clay incised verso: Wm Ricketts 15.5cm high, 18cm wide, 13cm deep
Gibson's
Jun. 23, 2024
William Ricketts (Australia 1898-1993) sculpture
Est: $100 - $200
William Ricketts (Australia 1898-1993) sculpture the clay sculpture incised to base: Wm Ricketts / 'out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun' dated and signed 16th December 1942 measures 9cm H with studio pottery figure group unsigned chipped 12.2cm H (2)
Lugosi Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 01, 2024
William Ricketts (1899-1993),
Est: $150 - $250
Untitled, Three Aboriginal Portraits (double sided) clay sculpture, a/f crack to base signed and 'alice springs' inscribed to base 24cm x 15cm
Aalders Auctions
Jun. 01, 2024
William Ricketts (1899-1993),
Est: $300 - $600
Two Plaques (2) both signed verso 6.5cm x 8cm and 13cm x 9cm (2)
Aalders Auctions
Jun. 01, 2024
William Ricketts (1899-1993),
Est: $300 - $500
Untitled, Figural Bowl signed 'WM Ricketts, Potters, Santctuary, Mt Dandenong' 10cm x 31cm x 10cm
Aalders Auctions
Mar. 26, 2024
WILLIAM RICKETTS (Australia 1898-1993), a small pottery plaque depicting an Aboriginal man's face, signed to back, oval 7.5 x 4.5 cm.
Est: $150 - $200
WILLIAM RICKETTS (Australia 1898-1993), a small pottery plaque depicting an Aboriginal man's face, signed to back, oval 7.5 x 4.5 cm.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Mar. 23, 2024
William Ricketts (1899-1993),
Est: $300 - $500
the ceramic figural dish of organic form with coolamon shaped well, set to one end with two indigenous faces surmounted by a lizard, inscribed to base 'Wm Ricketts 1941', height 10cm and length 32cm
Aalders Auctions
Mar. 17, 2024
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EXHIBITION STYLE PIECES BY MASTER SCULPTOR WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899 - 1993).
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
This work is one of the most highly detailed and refined Terracotta Clay sculptures to ever be seen, standing a large 171cm tall, featuring a main centre figure of an Aboriginal Elder backed by a central oval type shield or pod, with the elders arms and hands placed firmly backwards grounding him to the sculpture. Sculptured tree roots rise from the base turning into branches, with pierced clay, flanking either side of the centre figure, traveling to the top of the sculpture and turning into hands of spirits to present a cluster of faces of Pitjantjatjara children with a main centre figure of a young aboriginal child at the very top of the work. The sculpture also decorated to reverse at top with additional children faces and hands reaching to the top of sculpture. This along with Lot.31 & 64 in this auction, work is considered to be one of the largest privately owned works known outside the artist's Sanctuary in the Dandenongs, Victoria. H 171cm W 56cm D 43cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2024
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $600 - $800
Double Sided Sculptural Face of Men earthenware, inscription to interior '43 Potters Sanctuary Mt, Dandenong'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2024
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Double Sided Sculptural Plaque with Face of Two Young Boys and Elder earthenware, artists signature to base 'WM Ricketts'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2024
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $500 - $700
Earthenware Dish modelled with the face of an Aboriginal girl, artists signature 'W.Ricketts'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Dec. 14, 2023
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911
Est: £500 - £800
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911 Of globular form, the twin handles with mask terminals, the round foot raised on a square plinth, painted with autumn fruits including pears and grapes on a mossy ground, the reverse with an apple blossom sprig, within moulded and richly gilded borders, signed 'Ricketts', 20.2cm high, puce printed mark, shape number 2363 (2)
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2023
William Ricketts (1899-1993),
Est: $600 - $800
Figural Dish with Indigenous Faces and Animals sculpted terracotta clay signed to underside in pencil 'Wm Ricketts/Mt Dandenong / 1957' 30.5cm x 26cm
Aalders Auctions
Sep. 17, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993) AN AUSTRALIAN POTTERY PLAQUE OF AN ABORIGINAL TRIBAL
Est: $600 - $1,200
child from this group) titled in pen verso Musgrove ranges- Boy 8 yrs Tjurki-Pitjantjatjara Tribe.Inscribed signature 19cm x 16cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Sep. 17, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993) AN AUSTRALIAN POTTERY PLAQUE OF AN ABORIGINAL BOY
Est: $400 - $1,000
inscribed signature.19cm x 16cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Sep. 17, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993) AN AUSTRALIAN POTTERY PLAQUE OF THREE ABORIGINAL CHILDREN.
Est: $500 - $1,500
(Ricketts worked with the Pitjantjatjara people in Central Australia,plaque probably modelled on these children from this group) inscribed signature verso 22cm x 19cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Sep. 17, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993): IMPORTANT LARGE TERRACOTTA WALL SCULPTURE FEATURING 16 INDIGENOUS HEADS
Est: $15,000 - $30,000
An important large Terracotta clay wall sculpture featuring sixteen individual indigenous heads, standing a large 90cm tall by 120cm in width. This along side Lot.14 (in this auction) is considered to be one of the largest privately owned works known outside the artists Sanctuary in the Dandenongs, Victoria. With the Sanctuary currently closed due to storms and damage these two works could possibly be some of the largest and rarest to be held in both private and public hands. Total Dimension: H 90cm W 120cm D 30cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Sep. 17, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1898-1993) AN IMPORTANT LARGE MONUMENTAL TWO PIECE TERRACOTTA CLAY WALL SCULPTURE
Est: $12,000 - $24,000
An important large monumental two piece Terracotta clay wall sculpture depicting a large reclining bearded indigenous tribal elder, 8 indigenous children faces and rare full length self portrait of the sculptor William Ricketts. Standing one metre tall and 1.85 metres in width. This along with Lot.15 in this auction, is considered to be one of the largest privately owned works known outside the artists Sanctuary in the Dandenongs, Victoria. With the Sanctuary currently closed due to storms and damage these two works could possibly be some of the largest and rarest to be held in both private and public hands. Total Dimensions H 100cm L 1.85m D 36cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2023
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993), Out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun
Est: $300 - $400
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun terracotta/clay sculpture incised to base: Wm Ricketts / 'out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun' 9cm high
Gibson's
Jun. 21, 2023
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911
Est: £700 - £1,000
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911 Of globular form, the twin handles with mask terminals, the round foot raised on a square plinth, painted with autumn fruits including pears and grapes on a mossy ground, the reverse with an apple blossom sprig, within moulded and richly gilded borders, signed 'Ricketts', 20.2cm high, puce printed mark, shape number 2363 (2)
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2023
An important William Ricketts (1899-1993) ceramic.
Est: $300 - $600
An important William Ricketts (1899-1993) ceramic. A pen-tray with indigenous face, unsigned. L 23 cm.
E J Ainger
Feb. 20, 2023
William Ricketts (1899-1993)a green glazed ceramic plant form dish with a naked indigenous woman at the branch form handle
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Ricketts ( 1899-1993)a green glazed ceramic plant form dish with a naked indigenous woman at the branch form handle
Artvisory
Feb. 20, 2023
William Ricketts ( 1899-1993) a ceramic pen-tray with indigenous face, unsigned
Est: $500 - $800
William Ricketts ( 1899-1993) a ceramic pen-tray with indigenous face, unsigned
Artvisory
Feb. 20, 2023
William Ricketts ( 1899-1993) a ceramic sculpture of a human headed kangaroo
Est: $400 - $600
William Ricketts ( 1899-1993) a ceramic sculpture of a human headed kangaroo
Artvisory
Nov. 30, 2022
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911
Est: £700 - £1,000
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911 Of globular form, the twin handles with mask terminals, the round foot raised on a square plinth, painted with autumn fruits including pears and grapes on a mossy ground, the reverse with an apple blossom sprig, within moulded and richly gilded borders, signed 'Ricketts', 20.2cm high, puce printed mark, shape number 2363 (2)
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2022
William Ricketts (1899-1993)
Est: $700 - $900
Untitled, Three Aboriginal Portraits (double sided) clay sculpture signed and "alice springs" to base 24cm x15cm a/f crack to base
Aalders Auctions
Oct. 29, 2022
William Ricketts (1899-1993) Pottery Plaque,
Est: $400 - $600
the oval plaque modelled with a face, incised signature to base, height 8.5cm
Aalders Auctions
Oct. 26, 2022
William Ricketts (Australian, 1898-1993) Double Sided Sculptural Face of an Elder and Three Young Boys, c. 1960
Est: $600 - $800
earthenware, inscribed to base Wm Ricketts
Shapiro Auctioneers
Aug. 28, 2022
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Aboriginal Elder with Four Children together with Whitefella Dreaming: the authorised biography of William Ricketts, Peter Brady,
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Aboriginal Elder with Four Children sculptured clay 29.5cm high, 34cm wide, 24cm deep together with Whitefella Dreaming: the authorised biography of William Ricketts, Peter Brady, Preferred Image, Melbourne, 1994
Gibson's
Aug. 09, 2022
William Ricketts 1899 - 1983
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William Ricketts 1899 - 1983 A pottery sculpture depicting Aboriginal faces To the front and verso Signed "Ricketts" to the base. Height, 22cm
McKenzies Auctioneers
Jun. 22, 2022
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911
Est: £700 - £1,000
A Royal Worcester 'Painted Fruit' vase and cover by William Ricketts, dated 1911 Of globular form, the twin handles with mask terminals, the round foot raised on a square plinth, painted with autumn fruits including pears and grapes on a mossy ground, the reverse with an apple blossom sprig, within moulded and richly gilded borders, signed 'Ricketts', 20.2cm high, puce printed mark, shape number 2363 (2) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 22, 2022
William Ricketts, (1899-1993),
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
double sided pottery plaque, each side depicting a young aboriginal boy, signed 'Wm. Ricketts', 16cm high x 14.5cm wide
Aalders Auctions
Oct. 24, 2021
RICKETTS, William (1899-1993) Stoneware Pottery Sculptural Jug of Slender Form. Modelled with the face of an Aboriginal elder.R...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
RICKETTS, William (1899-1993) Stoneware Pottery Sculptural Jug of Slender Form. Modelled with the face of an Aboriginal elder. Incised 'Wm Ricketts Potter's San Mt Dandenong.' (H27cm L38cm W10cm)
Davidson Auctions
Aug. 15, 2021
RICKETTS William (1899-1993), Aboriginal Elder - modelled seated on a rock., Clay Sculpture, H29.5cm
Est: $300 - $500
RICKETTS, William (1899-1993) Aboriginal Elder - modelled seated on a rock. Incised signature verso. Restorations (possibly to original firing cracks). Clay Sculpture H29.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Sydney.
Davidson Auctions
Jul. 11, 2021
William Ricketts (1898-1993) A rare and early glazed earthenware tree spirit vase with a moulded koala
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Ricketts (1898-1993) A rare and early glazed earthenware tree spirit vase with a moulded koala incised 'Wm Ricketts Pottery Sanctuary Mt Dandenong, April 2nd, 1938' 32cm high PROVENANCE Hurnall's Antiques & Decorative Arts catalogue, no.294
Gibson's
Jun. 14, 2021
William Ricketts (1899-1993) Indigenous Child's Face Cast ceramic, hand applied colour wash
Est: $200 - $300
William Ricketts (1899-1993) Indigenous Child's Face Cast ceramic, hand applied colour wash Incised signature verso 26 x 23 cm (irregular) PROVENANCE: Purchase cost "10 gns" (sic. Guineas) written in pencil to the reverse. Sold together with William Ricketts Sanctuary brochure. OTHER NOTES: two firing cracks to edges, repaired, crack to centre part
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 04, 2020
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $200 - $400
Tgikayli, c. 1960-70's earthernware, signed and titled verso Wm Ricketts
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 04, 2020
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $400 - $600
Face of an Elder c, 1960-70's earthenware, inscribed to base Wm Ricketts
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 04, 2020
William Ricketts (1898-1993)
Est: $500 - $700
Double Sided Sculptural Face of an Elder and Young Boy, 1965 earthenware, inscribed and dated to base Wm Ricketts, 1965
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 01, 2020
A CERAMIC PEN TRAY BY WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
A CERAMIC PEN TRAY BY WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993) Leaf shaped with a loop handle having an aboriginal portrait, leaf tendril finials. Incised 'Wm Ricketts Melbourne 1935' to underside. Length 21cm
Leonard Joel