Ian Armstrong

Australian · 1923–2005 · Painter

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19auction results2010–2026years recorded100%sold (19)$246Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ian Armstrong, Blue Billabong, 1977, oil on linenBlue BillabongLeonard Joel · A$9,500≈ $6,912≈ £5,085≈ €6,093Sign up to see
  2. Ian Armstrong, Still Life on a Table, 1960/91, oil on boardStill Life on a TableLeonard Joel · A$7,000≈ $5,058≈ £3,782≈ €4,493Sign up to see
  3. Ian Armstrong, Studio Portrait, 1986, oil on canvasStudio PortraitLeonard Joel · A$3,200≈ $2,299≈ £1,791≈ €1,989Sign up to see

Ian Armstrong’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Ian Armstrong between 2010 and 2026, of which 19 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $93Sign up free to see to $6.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.9kSign up free to see for Blue Billabong at Leonard Joel in February 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (9 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (14), Davidson Auctions (4) and Menzies (1).

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  1. Ian Armstrong, The Italian Model, 1987, woodcut, ed. 2/30
    The Italian Model, 1987
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. woodcut, ed. 2/30
    32.5 x 22cm (image); 57 x 38.5cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 92
    A$600≈ $421≈ £318≈ €367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Ian Armstrong, Figures in Landscape, 1969, Oil on Board
    Figures in Landscape, 1969
    Oil · Board
    21x26cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 200
    A$375≈ $246≈ £196≈ €226HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Ian Armstrong, Two Heads, Oil on Board
    Two Heads
    Oil · Board
    32.5x25cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 35
    A$600≈ $382≈ £313≈ €362HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Ian Armstrong, Head Study, Oil on Canvas on Board
    Head Study
    Oil · Canvas
    25.5x20.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 87
    A$275≈ $175≈ £144≈ €166HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Ian Armstrong, (2), Colour Linocut (2) 24/25, & 16/25
    (2)
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 24/25
    24x37cm each (image), 37x54cm each (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 181
    A$140≈ $95≈ £78≈ €91HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Ian Armstrong, Blue Billabong, 1977, oil on linen
    Blue Billabong, 1977
    Oil · Linen
    161.5 x 129cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 80
    A$9,500≈ $6,912≈ £5,085≈ €6,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Ian Armstrong, Still Life on a Table, 1960/91, oil on board
    Still Life on a Table, 1960/91
    Oil · Board
    100 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 77
    A$7,000≈ $5,058≈ £3,782≈ €4,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Ian Armstrong, Studio Portrait, 1986, oil on canvas
    Studio Portrait, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    83 x 136cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 26
    A$3,200≈ $2,299≈ £1,791≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Ian Armstrong, Life Class, etching and aquatint 2/2
    Life Class
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint 2/2
    19.5 x 25cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3006
    A$120≈ $93≈ £71≈ €83Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160–260View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Ian Armstrong, Racing, 1988, linocut
    Racing, 1988
    Woodcut / linocut
    15.5 x 23.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3095
    A$140≈ $108≈ £83≈ €97Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Ian Armstrong: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ian Armstrong at auction?

$6,912Sign up free to see, for Blue Billabong at Leonard Joel (February 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ian Armstrong?

The median sale price is $246Sign up free to see across 19 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ian Armstrong have sold at auction?

19 of 19 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ian Armstrong?

Leonard Joel, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions · Menzies

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