Brett Whiteley — Biography, Exhibitions, Galleries & Auction Results

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Selected Works194

Museum Acquisitions

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Previous Sales 155

Christie's

Preliminary Sketch for 1970 Sydney Exhibition, 1970

£63,000 ($83k USD)

Mar 2022

Christie's

Sketch for Large Monkey Drawing, 1964

Bought In

Mar 2022

Christie's

White Sacred Baboon, 1964

Bought In

Mar 2022

Christie's

Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1977

£6,875 ($9k USD)

Dec 2018

Christie's

Drawing (with Tony Reichardt in mind)

£3,500 ($5k USD)

Oct 2012

Christie's

Untitled (Warm Painting) (1961)

Christie's

Christie's

Christie's

The Black Sun, Bathurst

Christie's

Christie's

Towards Sculpture 8

$11,950

Apr 2005

Christie's

Lavender Bay Pier in the Rain

Christie's

Christie's

Lavender Bay in the Rain, 1974

$143,400

Aug 2004

Christie's

View from the Telephone Window

Christie's

Christie's

Magnolia and Blue and White Ching Vase

Christie's

Christie's

Christie's

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Christie's

Christie's

Giraffes and Finger

$7,170

Aug 2004

Christie's

Vase of Flowers with Two Bowls

Christie's

Christie's

Wren

$45,410

May 2004

For Sale 7

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Towards Sculpture 1, 1977

US$27,450–US$34,350

Lithograph on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Hullo (Cockatoo), 1980

US$10,450–US$12,950

Etching on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1977

US$21,125–US$26,415

Etching on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Lavender Bay Wharf, 1978

US$23,950–US$29,950

Etching on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Chimp: Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, 1979

US$8,250–US$10,275

Etching on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Self Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses 1983 (Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh), 1983

US$8,750–US$9,950

Etching on paper

Art & Collectors · Artsy

Waves, 1977

US$4,595–US$5,745

Linocut on paper

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Market1,446 auction results

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$4.6K – $118K

42 of 46 works on paper lots with prices

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$34.0K

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$15.5K

42 priced works on paper lots

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Nov 2025 · $13.1K

Latest tracked sale in this object type

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Works on paper: $15.5K medianPaintings: $142K medianPhotographs: $29.0K medianSculpture/objects: $38.2K medianEditioned prints: $8.3K medianPosters/ephemera: $12.4K medianBooks/portfolios: $12.9K medianEditioned objects: $14.9K median

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Prizes & Awards2

Archibald Prize

Winner 1978

Wynne Prize

Winner 1978

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Publications1

Monograph 1

Brett Whiteley: Art & Life

Thames & Hudson · 2005

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Current Exhibitions1

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Chapters: 1970–79

Brett Whiteley

Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Jun 1, 2026

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Recent News10

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Marking a Milestone: 50-Years of Robin Gibson Gallery

Robin Gibson Gallery in Sydney is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of operation as a prominent commercial gallery in Australia…

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Local Art Spaces In Sydney Shaping The City's Creative Scene

Urban List has published a guide to the best art galleries in Sydney/Eora, featuring a curated selection of spaces ranging from commercial galleries t…

localJun 2, 2026

Inspiration awaits at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) has solidified its status as a premier global cultural destination following the completion of its Sydney M…

exhibitionsApr 9, 2026

Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection

Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a four-year, $48 million expansion that more than doubles its exhibition space. The upgraded f…

exhibitionsMar 7, 2026

‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

The Newcastle Art Gallery (NAG) has officially reopened following a $48 million expansion, more than doubling its exhibition space to become the large…

exhibitionsFeb 26, 2026

Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display

The Newcastle Art Gallery in New South Wales is set to open its $48 million expansion this Saturday, concluding a turbulent development process that s…

exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026

Howard Arkley dominates list of year’s top art sales

Howard Arkley has overtaken Brett Whiteley as the top-selling Australian artist at auction in 2025, with his spray-painted depictions of Melbourne sub…

marketDec 10, 2025

How the wealth transfer from Boomers to their children will shake up the art market

The article examines how the transfer of wealth from Baby Boomers to younger generations is reshaping the Australian art market. As Boomers downsize o…

marketAug 23, 2025

Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar

This article lists 20 art galleries in Sydney that are recommended for art enthusiasts. It highlights major institutions like the Art Gallery of New S…

localAug 6, 2025

Whiteley showcase reveals struggles with addiction and pursuit of beauty

A touring exhibition from the Brett Whiteley studio in New South Wales, titled *Inside The Studio*, has arrived at the Shepparton Art Museum in Victor…

exhibitionsJun 29, 2025

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Past Exhibitions17

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Museum of Contemporary Art, Brisbane

Feeling the Universe

Brett Whiteley, Marion Borgelt, Shane Cotton

Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

Jan 1, 2026

Feeling the Universe When 14 Nov 2026 – 29 Aug 2027Where GOMAAdmission Free

Brett Whiteley #2,117Blue-Chip

Selected Works194

Museum Acquisitions

Previous Sales 155

For Sale 7

Market1,446 auction results

Prizes & Awards2

Publications1

Monograph 1

Current Exhibitions1

Recent News10

Past Exhibitions17

Recent Activity20

Related News5

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