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# Sir William Dobell (1889–1970)

Sir William Dobell is an Australian artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,356.

A work by Sir William Dobell sold in 2019 for $6,356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir William Dobell work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Dobell work is $6,356.

The median Sir William Dobell work on paper sells for $5,898 across 2 lots.

The median Sir William Dobell painting sells for $6,356 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $6,356 | $6,356 | — | 2019-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,898 | $9,560 | — | 2019-02-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,560 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,236 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Sir William Dobell worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Dobell work is $6,356. The median Sir William Dobell work on paper sells for $5,898 across 2 lots. The median Sir William Dobell painting sells for $6,356 across 1 lots.

### What is Sir William Dobell's auction record?

Sir William Dobell's auction record is $9,560, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.