Dora Toovey (1898–1986)
What is Dora Toovey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Dora Toovey at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $324 including buyer’s premium (middle half $247–$385, n=7). The auction record is $870 for A Country Scene with Houses (2022, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Country Scene with Houses | Oil on canvas on board | $870 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Harbour From Observatory Hill, 1958 | Oil on canvas on board | $801 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Narrabeen Lakes, oil on canvas on board, 29 x 36.5 cm. (11.4 x 14.3 in.), frame: 46 x 56 x 3 cm. (18.1 x 22.0 x 1.1 in.) | Oil on canvas on board | $670 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Rushcutters Bay, 1968 | Oil on canvas on board | $545 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Landscape, 1958 | Oil on canvas on board | $448 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Balmoral Beach, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $426 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Tweed River, 1949 | Oil on canvas on board | $344 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | City Celebrations - Macquarie St Near of Mitchell Library, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $325 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2014 |
| 9 | Middle Harbour, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $324 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Bridge crossing the Tweed River, 1949 | Oil on canvas on board | $292 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $324 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $292 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Dora Toovey is an Australia artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $278. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dora Toovey sold in 2026 for $426, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dora Toovey on OpeningBid →What is a Dora Toovey work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Toovey work is $278.
The median Dora Toovey painting sells for $265 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dora Toovey paintings typically sell for $155–$325 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $265† | $870 | 73.9% | 2026-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $155–$325† | $251† | $870 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $324–$426† | $391† | $801 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $870 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $841† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dora Toovey worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Toovey work is $278. The median Dora Toovey painting sells for $265 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dora Toovey paintings typically sell for $155–$325 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dora Toovey painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Toovey painting is $265. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dora Toovey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Toovey painting is $870.
What is the average price of a small Dora Toovey painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dora Toovey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dora Toovey's auction record?
Dora Toovey's auction record is $870, set in 2022.
See the full Dora Toovey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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