Brett Whiteley is an Australian artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $44,650.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $12,348 | $51,149 | — | 2025-05-06 |
| Paintings | 9 | $119,500 | $798,112 | — | 2022-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $19,548 | $211,500 | 90.9% | 2022-03-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $94,000 | $393,625 | — | 2004-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $194,359 | $798,112 | — | 2022-03-22 |
Brett Whiteley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $12,348. Paintings (9 lots) median $119,500, record $798,112. A typical Brett Whiteley painting sells for around 9.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $194,359.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towards Sculpture 5, 1977 | 2025-05-06 | Bonhams | $51,149 |
| Towards Sculpture 8, 1977 | 2025-05-06 | Bonhams | $42,624 |
| Preliminary Sketch for 1970 Sydney Exhibition | 2022-03-23 | Christie's | $83,100 |
| Sketch for Large Monkey Drawing | 2022-03-23 | Christie's | $31,657 |
| White Sacred Baboon | 2022-03-22 | Christie's | $450,348 |
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brett Whiteley work on paper is $19,548.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brett Whiteley work on paper is $211,500.
Brett Whiteley's auction record is $798,112, set on 2003-08-26.