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  • William DEXTER (1818-1860) A Middle Eastern scene with two owls overlooking figures on a beach Oil on canvas 89 x 75.5cm, oval
    May. 03, 2026

    William DEXTER (1818-1860) A Middle Eastern scene with two owls overlooking figures on a beach Oil on canvas 89 x 75.5cm, oval

    Est: $2,400 - $3,000

    William DEXTER (1818-1860) A Middle Eastern scene with two owls overlooking figures on a beach Oil on canvas Signed lower left: W. Dexter In a fine gilt composition frame, apparently original 89 x 75.5cm, oval PROVENANCE: William Lynch (1839–1901), solicitor, 'Bombala', Brighton, Melbourne (according to the Table Talk article cited below) (Presumably) Gemmell, Tuckett, & Co. [etc.], The Collection of the late William Lynch, 'Bombala', Brighton, Melbourne, 14–15 December 1903 Dame Mabel Brookes (1890–1975), Melbourne Sold from the estate of the above Private collection, Melbourne Christies, Australian and European Paintings, Drawings, and Prints, Melbourne, 29 April 1997, lot 143 Leonard Joel, The Sunday Fine Art Auction, Melbourne, 25 March 2012, lot 221, purchased by Terence Lane LITERATURE: Table Talk, 'Mr William Lynch's Private Gallery', 6 February 1891, pp 4–5, referring to works by Dexter in Lynch's collection at 'Bombala' ('The story of the two owls in the "Arabian Nights" is the subject of another fine picture by this artist …') M. Watson, 'William Dexter – "forget him was impossible"', Art and Australia, 24(3) [Autumn 1987], pp 381–382 (illustrated)

    Leonard Joel
  • William Dexter - British - Birds Nest, Watercolor on paper
    Mar. 11, 2025

    William Dexter - British - Birds Nest, Watercolor on paper

    Est: $600 - $800

    William Dexter - England 1818 -  Australia 1860 Birds Nest Watercolor on paper measuring H 7.75 x W 11.5 inches  Signed on the lower right Wooden frame measuring H 18.5 W 15.25 inches  Wildman Art Framing, Dallas Texas, original tag on verso Very good condition 

    Dallas Auction Gallery
  • WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Still Life c.1850 oil on canvas 73 x 61cm (73 x 84cm framed)
    Jun. 04, 2024

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Still Life c.1850 oil on canvas 73 x 61cm (73 x 84cm framed)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Still Life c.1850 oil on canvas signed on stretcher verso: W. Dexter artist's name on label verso 73 x 61cm (73 x 84cm framed) PROVENANCE: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney EXHIBITIONS: Gardens, Still Life and Flower Studies by Australian Artists 1890s-1980s, Campbelltown City Art Gallery, New South Wales, 30 March – 30 April 1989, then touring regional galleries 1990-91, cat. no. 20

    Leonard Joel
  • WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Apple Blossom gouache
    Jun. 17, 2013

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Apple Blossom gouache

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Apple Blossom gouache signed 'W. Dexter' mid right titled lower left 53 x 36.5cm

    Leonard Joel
  • WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Story of the Two Owls in Arabian Nights oil on canvas
    Mar. 25, 2012

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Story of the Two Owls in Arabian Nights oil on canvas

    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

    WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860) Story of the Two Owls in Arabian Nights oil on canvas signed 'W. Dexter' lower left 83.5 x 70.5cm PROVENANCE William Lynch, a pupil of the artist. Probably sold when the Lynch Collection was auctioned in 1903 by Gemmel, Tucker & Co. Estate of the Late Dame Mabel Brooks. Private Collection, Melbourne LITERATURE Table Talk, 6 February, 1891, p. 4 . This article described the collection of William Lynch and noted that 'the Story of the Two owls in the Arabian Nights' is the subject of another fine picture by this artist.'

    Leonard Joel
  • William Dexter (Australian, 1818-1860) 'Bird
    Dec. 05, 2009

    William Dexter (Australian, 1818-1860) 'Bird

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    William Dexter (Australian, 1818-1860) 'Bird Study', watercolor and gouache on board (framed). Signed. 8 1/2'' x 10'' (sight, oval)

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Still Life with
    Dec. 14, 2008

    William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Still Life with

    Est: $400 - $600

    William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Still Life with Fruit pencil and watercolour on embossed paper signed 'W.D.' lower left 17 x 10.5cm Provenance: Little Mallet Gallery (label verso)

    Leonard Joel
  • William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Pheasants pencil and
    Dec. 14, 2008

    William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Pheasants pencil and

    Est: $400 - $600

    William B. Dexter (1818-1860) Pheasants pencil and watercolour on embossed paper signed 'W.D.' lower left 14 x 11cm (oval) Provenance: Little Mallet Gallery (label verso)

    Leonard Joel
  • WILLIAM DEXTER , British 1817 - 1860 A SKETCHBOOK BY JOHN SMEDLEY (1841 - 1903) AND WILLIAM DEXTER (1817 - 1860) A bound album of fifty-six works mounted on album pages
    Nov. 26, 2007

    WILLIAM DEXTER , British 1817 - 1860 A SKETCHBOOK BY JOHN SMEDLEY (1841 - 1903) AND WILLIAM DEXTER (1817 - 1860) A bound album of fifty-six works mounted on album pages

    Est: $80,000 - $100,000

    A bound album of fifty-six works mounted on album pages

    Sotheby's
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