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John Olsen Aquatints: Value & Auction Prices

1928–2023

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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John Olsen aquatints between 2011 and 2023, and 5 of them sold (100%). Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $643Sign up free to see to $836Sign up free to see (median $777Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Laughing Frog, sold at Deutscher and Hackett in November 2011 for $4.6kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Deutscher and Hackett (3), Leonard Joel (1) and Davidson Auctions (1).

A$4,560≈ $4,648≈ £2,964≈ €3,464Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLaughing FrogDeutscher and Hackett5auction results2011–2023years recorded100%sold$777Sign up free to seemedian price

John Olsen aquatints prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2011–2023
Price range
$402–$4.6kSign up free to see
Median price
$777Sign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$402Sign up free to see Mar 2023, Davidson Auctions
Record sale
$4.6kSign up free to see 2011, Deutscher and Hackett

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John Olsen aquatints: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2011–2023
Median price
$777Sign up free to see
Record price
$4.6kSign up free to see Laughing Frog, Deutscher and Hackett, Nov 2011

Top auction houses: Deutscher and Hackett (3), Leonard Joel (1), Davidson Auctions (1)

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  1. Jessica's Poem by John Olsen, 1978, etching ed. 32/60, sold Mar 2023
    Jessica's Poem, 1978
    Aquatint
    35.5 x 30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 260
    A$600≈ $402≈ £331≈ €378HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Beckett Passing by John Olsen, 1992, colour aquatint, sold May 2022
    Beckett Passing, 1992
    Aquatint
    40.0 x 44.0 cm (image, irregular) 74.0 x 52.0 cm (sheet) 84.0 x 60.0 cm (frame)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 52
    A$1,105≈ $777≈ £622≈ €737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$750–950View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  3. Big River And Little Rivers by John Olsen, 1990, sugarlift aquatint, drypoint etching on Arches paper AP + edition of 15 signed and dated lower right: John Olsen 90 numb, sold Oct 2019
    Big River And Little Rivers, 1990
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. edition of 15
    49.5 x 60.5 cm (plate)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 13
    A$1,220≈ $836≈ £651≈ €754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  4. Still Life by John Olsen, 2004, aquatint 15/30, sold Aug 2015
    Still Life, 2004
    Aquatint · ed. aquatint 15/30
    28.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3087
    A$900≈ $643≈ £417≈ €570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Laughing Frog by John Olsen, 1976, sugarlift etching, sold Nov 2011
    Laughing Frog, 1976
    Aquatint
    64.0 x 50.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 145
    A$4,560≈ $4,648≈ £2,964≈ €3,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗

Questions about John Olsen aquatints

How much is a John Olsen aquatint worth?

John Olsen aquatints in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $402 and $4,648, with a median of $777; half of the 5 priced sales were between $643 and $836. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive John Olsen aquatint sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $4,648 for “Laughing Frog”, sold at Deutscher and Hackett in November 2011.

How much do John Olsen aquatints sell for?

Over the whole record (2011–2023) the median is $777.

How often do John Olsen aquatints sell at auction?

100% of the 5 aquatints offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Olsen aquatints sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Deutscher and Hackett (3), Leonard Joel (1), Davidson Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a John Olsen aquatint?

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