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Ethleen Palmer Woodcuts & Linocuts: Value & Auction Prices

1906–1958

Of the 22 lots by Ethleen Palmer (woodcuts & linocuts) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (95%). The median price realised is $944Sign up free to see across 21 priced sales; the middle half sold for $613Sign up free to see–$2.9kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $4.3kSign up free to see for Masked Finches at Leonard Joel in September 2025. The houses with the most results are Leonard Joel (16), Davidson Auctions (3) and Menzies (3).

A$6,500≈ $4,286≈ £3,176≈ €3,638Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMasked FinchesLeonard Joel22auction results2009–2026years recorded95%sold$944Sign up free to seemedian price

Ethleen Palmer woodcuts & linocuts: key figures

Auction results
22
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$944Sign up free to see
Record price
$4.3kSign up free to see Masked Finches, Leonard Joel, Sep 2025

Top auction houses: Leonard Joel (16), Davidson Auctions (3), Menzies (3)

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  1. Blue Wren by Ethleen Palmer, 1934, linocut, sold Sep 2026
    Blue Wren, 1934
    Woodcut / linocut
    9.5 x 11.5cm (image)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 40
    A$5,500≈ $3,921≈ £2,906≈ €3,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Masked Finches by Ethleen Palmer, 1936, linocut 56/75, sold Sep 2026
    Masked Finches, 1936
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 26/75
    10 x 11cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$2,400≈ $1,711≈ £1,268≈ €1,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Finches and Gum Blossom by Ethleen Palmer, 1935, linocut, ed. 12/50, sold Sep 2026
    Finches and Gum Blossom, 1935
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 12/50
    14 x 15.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$2,400≈ $1,711≈ £1,268≈ €1,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Fantail by Ethleen Palmer, 1935, linocut, ed. 12/30, sold Sep 2025
    Fantail, 1935
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 12/30
    19 x 19.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 26
    A$4,200≈ $2,770≈ £2,052≈ €2,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Masked Finches by Ethleen Palmer, 1936, linocut, ed. 27/75, sold Sep 2025
    Masked Finches, 1936
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut, ed. 27/75
    10 x 10.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 25
    A$6,500≈ $4,286≈ £3,176≈ €3,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Zebra Finch and Tea Tree by Ethleen Palmer, 1934, linocut, sold Sep 2024
    Zebra Finch and Tea Tree, 1934
    Woodcut / linocut
    10 x 10.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 69
    A$6,000≈ $4,099≈ £3,079≈ €3,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Spring, Middle Harbour by Ethleen Palmer, 1938, Colour Linocut 1/30, sold Nov 2023
    Spring, Middle Harbour, 1938
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 1/30
    28.5x31.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 110
    A$5,500≈ $3,612≈ £2,873≈ €3,309HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. The Homestead by Ethleen Palmer, 1937, linocut 4/50, sold Jul 2022
    The Homestead, 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 10/50
    17 x 22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 9
    A$2,750≈ $1,864≈ £1,532≈ €1,788HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Farrell's Shed, Newport by Ethleen Palmer, 1935, Linocut 6/20, sold Jul 2022
    Farrell's Shed, Newport, 1935
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 6/20
    19x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 8
    A$4,250≈ $2,880≈ £2,368≈ €2,763HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Birds by Ethleen Palmer, linocut, sold Nov 2020
    Birds
    Woodcut / linocut
    18.5 x 23cm, frame size: 34 x 36cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$1,100≈ $805≈ £606≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. Spindrift by Ethleen Palmer, 1939, linocut, artist proof, sold Oct 2020
    Spindrift, 1939
    Woodcut / linocut
    27 x 35cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$5,500≈ $3,896≈ £2,983≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  12. Farrel's Shed, Newport by Ethleen Palmer, linocut 20/20, sold Aug 2016
    Farrel's Shed, Newport
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 20/20
    19 x 29 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3090
    A$650≈ $501≈ £387≈ €450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  13. The Homestead by Ethleen Palmer, 1937, linocut 6/50, sold Aug 2016
    The Homestead, 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 6/50
    17 X 21.5 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3004
    A$320≈ $247≈ £190≈ €221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. The Homestead by Ethleen Palmer, 1937, linocut 4/50, sold May 2016
    The Homestead, 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 27/50
    17 x 22cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3072
    A$400≈ $289≈ £196≈ €258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. Pictorella by Ethleen Palmer, 1937, linocut 1/75, sold May 2016
    Pictorella, 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 1/75
    10.5 x 11.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3005
    A$900≈ $649≈ £442≈ €581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  16. Duck by Ethleen Palmer, 1936, linocut 9/75, sold May 2016
    Duck, 1936
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 9/75
    10 x 12cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3001
    A$850≈ $613≈ £417≈ €549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  17. Prowling by Ethleen Palmer, 1936, linocut 3/50, sold May 2015
    Prowling, 1936
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 3/50
    11.8 x 18.7cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3055
    A$700≈ $567≈ £359≈ €497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. The Homestead by Ethleen Palmer, 1937, linocut 4/50, sold Mar 2014
    The Homestead, 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 4/50
    17 x 22cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3044
    A$550≈ $498≈ £299≈ €363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  19. Masked Finches by Ethleen Palmer, 1936, linocut 56/75, sold Aug 2013
    Masked Finches, 1936
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. linocut 56/75
    10 x 11cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3001
    A$800≈ $726≈ £468≈ €543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  20. Ducks and Cart Wheels 1938 by Ethleen Palmer, 1938, colour linocut, offered Dec 2009
    Ducks and Cart Wheels 1938, 1938
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 5/30
    29.0 x 38.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 250
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,200–3,800View at Menzies ↗
  21. Kookaburra 1940 by Ethleen Palmer, 1940, linocut, sold Sep 2009
    Kookaburra 1940, 1940
    Woodcut / linocut
    34.0 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 14
    A$1,080≈ $944≈ £575≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,600View at Menzies ↗
  22. Koalas 1940 by Ethleen Palmer, 1940, linocut, sold Sep 2009
    Koalas 1940, 1940
    Woodcut / linocut
    34.0 x 26.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 13
    A$1,080≈ $944≈ £575≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,600View at Menzies ↗

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