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John Olsen Etchings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1928–2023

ArtSell has recorded 120 auction results for John Olsen etchings between 2009 and 2026, of which 114 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $54 to $7,441, with a median of $721 across 114 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $7,441 for “Sydney Habour - Seaport of Desire” at Leonard Joel in 2017.

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  1. John Olsen, Rudy Komon at 70, 1978, etching, ed. 29/50
    Rudy Komon at 70, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 29/50
    28.5 x 16.5cm (49.5 x 35cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 30
    A$150≈ $108≈ £80≈ €93Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. John Olsen, Lucio's, 2003, Etching & Aquatint 27/60
    Lucio's, 2003
    Etching · ed. 27/60
    43x59.5cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1058
    A$550≈ $385≈ £289≈ €338HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. John Olsen, Angophora Valley, 1975, etching, ed. 9/10
    Angophora Valley, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 9/10
    50 x 40cm (image); 70 x 60.5cm (sheet); 92 x 80cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 72
    A$1,100≈ $787≈ £583≈ €671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. John Olsen, Life Drawn towards the Void, 1975, etching, ed. A/P
    Life Drawn towards the Void, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. A/P
    60 x 45cm (image); 97.5 x 78.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$800≈ $572≈ £424≈ €488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. John Olsen, Frog Climbing, 2008, Colour Etching with Aquatint 12/40
    Frog Climbing, 2008
    Etching · ed. 12/40
    22x14.5cm (plate) 53x37.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 45
    A$2,500≈ $1,767≈ £1,322≈ €1,529HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. John Olsen, Echidna; and Crow, 1978, two etchings, each ed. 9/50
    Echidna; and Crow, 1978
    Etching · ed. two etchings, each ed. 9/50
    Crow: 10 x 13cm; Echidna: 14 x 12cm (each 43 x 38cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 19
    A$2,000≈ $1,404≈ £1,054≈ €1,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. John Olsen, Coopers Creek Enters the Void, 1975, etching, ed. 49/50
    Coopers Creek Enters the Void, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 49/50
    60.5 x 45cm (image); 80 x 60cm (sheet); 84 x 64cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 99
    A$1,000≈ $637≈ £481≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. John Olsen, The Leap, 1975, etching, ed. 49/50
    The Leap, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 49/50
    33.5 x 50.5cm (image); 60 x 80cm (sheet); 64 x 84cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 31
    A$900≈ $574≈ £433≈ €505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. John Olsen, Frog Jumping, 1975, etching A/P
    Frog Jumping, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 49/50
    50 x 33cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$2,800≈ $1,785≈ £1,346≈ €1,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. John Olsen, Kimberley Tree Frog, 1984, etching, ed. 6/100
    Kimberley Tree Frog, 1984
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 6/100
    60 x 37.5cm (image); 86 x 60.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 80
    A$2,600≈ $1,696≈ £1,331≈ €1,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. John Olsen, Sydney Harbour - Seaport of Desire 2002-03, 2002-03, complete suite of colour etchings (7)
    Sydney Harbour - Seaport of Desire 2002-03, 2002-03
    Etching · ed. 40/90
    56.0 x 76.0 cm (each, sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 78
    A$8,591≈ $5,821≈ £4,407≈ €5,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. John Olsen, Echidna Upside Down and Drysdale, 2-plate Etching 4/35
    Echidna Upside Down and Drysdale
    Etching · ed. 4/35
    40.5x52.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 97
    A$350≈ $236≈ £179≈ €211HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. John Olsen, Echidna Upside Down and Drysdale, 2-plate Etching 4/35
    Echidna Upside Down and Drysdale
    Etching · ed. 4/35
    40.5x52.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. John Olsen, Morning Tide, 1978, etching 28/60
    Morning Tide, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 51/60
    36.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 83
    A$1,600≈ $1,060≈ £834≈ €976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. John Olsen, Black Cockatoo, 1978, etching 30/60
    Black Cockatoo, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 51/60
    38 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 82
    A$1,200≈ $795≈ £626≈ €732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  16. John Olsen, Littorals, 1978, etching, ed. 51/60
    Littorals, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 51/60
    37.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 78
    A$900≈ $596≈ £469≈ €549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  17. John Olsen, Dragon Veins, 1978, etching, ed. 51/60
    Dragon Veins, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 51/60
    15 x 30cm (irregular)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 59
    A$1,000≈ $662≈ £521≈ €610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. John Olsen, Painting Lesson, 2006, etching, ed. 3/20
    Painting Lesson, 2006
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 3/20
    9.5 x 22.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$1,000≈ $662≈ £521≈ €610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  19. John Olsen, Seaport of Desire, 2002, Coloured Etching 70/90
    Seaport of Desire, 2002
    Etching · ed. 70/90
    43x59cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 107
    A$950≈ $624≈ £496≈ €572HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. John Olsen, Frog and the Lake, 1976, etching, ed. 49/60
    Frog and the Lake, 1976
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 49/60
    41 x 27cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 17
    A$3,400≈ $2,220≈ £1,781≈ €2,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  21. John Olsen, Spring Morning, 2001, etching, ed. A/P V
    Spring Morning, 2001
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. A/P V
    8.5 x 6cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$800≈ $522≈ £419≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  22. John Olsen, The Leap 1975, 1975, etching
    The Leap 1975, 1975
    Etching · ed. 14/50
    33.5 x 50.5 cm (image); 44.0 x 60.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$6,750≈ $4,370≈ £3,449≈ €4,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  23. John Olsen, The Bath, 1994, Etching A/P
    The Bath, 1994
    Etching
    45.5x60cm (plate) 80x60cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 67
    A$1,000≈ $639≈ £501≈ €586HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. John Olsen, Black Swans on the Ord, 1984, Coloured Etching A/P
    Black Swans on the Ord, 1984
    Etching
    50.5x33.5cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 65
    A$1,000≈ $639≈ £501≈ €586HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  25. John Olsen, Swans on the Orde River, 1984, etching, ed. 7/100
    Swans on the Orde River, 1984
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 7/100
    50.5 x 33.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 100
    A$1,800≈ $1,218≈ £944≈ €1,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  26. John Olsen, Aboriginal Mother & Child, 1983, etching, ed. 7/100
    Aboriginal Mother & Child, 1983
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 7/100
    50 x 40cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 99
    A$750≈ $508≈ £393≈ €452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  27. John Olsen, Kimberley Tree Frog, 1984, etching, ed. 7/100
    Kimberley Tree Frog, 1984
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 7/100
    60.5 x 37.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 64
    A$3,000≈ $2,030≈ £1,573≈ €1,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  28. John Olsen, Kimberley, 1984, colour etching
    Kimberley, 1984
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 7/100
    37 x 60 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 62
    A$1,500≈ $1,015≈ £786≈ €905Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. John Olsen, The Bath, 1994, etching with hand colouring, ed. A/P
    The Bath, 1994
    Etching · ed. etching with hand colouring, ed. A/P
    45 x 59.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$1,600≈ $1,083≈ £839≈ €965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. John Olsen, Frog Jumping, 1975, etching A/P
    Frog Jumping, 1975
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 38/50
    50 x 33cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$2,400≈ $1,624≈ £1,258≈ €1,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  31. John Olsen, Camel, 2000, Etching 15/35
    Camel, 2000
    Etching · ed. 15/35
    53x49cm (irreg.)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. John Olsen, Camp Cove, 2002, etching 21/90
    Camp Cove, 2002
    Etching · ed. 51/90
    43 x 59cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 38
    A$950≈ $633≈ £508≈ €585HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  33. John Olsen, The Bridge, 2004, Etching and Aquatint 6/35
    The Bridge, 2004
    Etching · ed. 6/35
    18x24.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 21
    A$800≈ $533≈ £428≈ €493HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  34. John Olsen, Emu Spring, 2005, etching, ed. A/P
    Emu Spring, 2005
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. A/P
    23.5 x 20cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 24
    A$1,100≈ $737≈ £591≈ €674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  35. John Olsen, Camel, 2000, Etching 15/35
    Camel, 2000
    Etching · ed. 15/35
    53x49cm (irreg.)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 189
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  36. John Olsen, RK at 70, 1978, etching, edition 34/50
    RK at 70, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, edition 34/50
    19.5 x 12.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 67
    A$80≈ $54≈ £44≈ €51Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  37. John Olsen, Landscape & Hare, 2001, Etching with Aquatint 5/40
    Landscape & Hare, 2001
    Etching · ed. 5/40
    50x52cm irreg. (plate ) 80x60cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 138
    A$1,400≈ $965≈ £817≈ €965HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. John Olsen, Cicada Singing, 1978, etching, ed. 9/60
    Cicada Singing, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 9/60
    37.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 88
    A$700≈ $486≈ £403≈ €479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  39. John Olsen, Earth Hold, 1978, etching, ed. 9/60
    Earth Hold, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 9/60
    37 x 27cm (tondo)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 87
    A$700≈ $486≈ £403≈ €479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  40. John Olsen, Papageno, 1997, etching, ed. 52/60
    Papageno, 1997
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 52/60
    60.5 x 44.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 81
    A$600≈ $417≈ £345≈ €410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
  41. John Olsen, The Moment, 2001, Etching A/P II/VI
    The Moment, 2001
    Etching
    10x7cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 188
    A$500≈ $353≈ £281≈ €334HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  42. John Olsen, Morning New York, 1998, Etching with Aquatint 12/30
    Morning New York, 1998
    Etching · ed. 12/30
    22x14cm (plate) 38x28.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 118
    A$550≈ $388≈ £309≈ €367HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  43. John Olsen, Landscape & Hare, 2001, Etching with Aquatint 5/40
    Landscape & Hare, 2001
    Etching · ed. 5/40
    50x52cm irreg. (plate ) 80x60cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  44. John Olsen, (10), Complete suite of ten etchings, with cover plate, frontispiece, intro text by John Olsen, and original linen-covered presentation box
    (10)
    Etching · Linen
    38x28cm sheet (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 104
    A$2,250≈ $1,589≈ £1,264≈ €1,502HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  45. John Olsen, Lucios, 2003, etching and aquatint, ed. 41/60
    Lucios, 2003
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint, ed. 41/60
    43 x 58.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 19
    A$1,400≈ $1,060≈ £810≈ €970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  46. John Olsen, Landscape Bed,' 1998-9, Etching
    Landscape Bed,' 1998-9
    Etching
    22x14cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$500≈ $366≈ £280≈ €334HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  47. John Olsen, Frog & Hand, 2000, Etching 2/30
    Frog & Hand, 2000
    Etching · ed. 2/30
    45.5x30cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 110
    A$950≈ $670≈ £506≈ €594HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  48. John Olsen, Banksias, 1978, Etching 55/150
    Banksias, 1978
    Etching · ed. 55/150
    12x10cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$425≈ $329≈ £238≈ €277HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  49. John Olsen, Cormorants on the Barrage, 2005, etching 17/35
    Cormorants on the Barrage, 2005
    Etching · ed. etching 17/35
    25.5 x 28cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 92
    A$700≈ $432≈ £350≈ €398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  50. John Olsen, The Ship Arrives, 2002, etching 77/90
    The Ship Arrives, 2002
    Etching · ed. etching 77/90
    42.5 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 74
    A$1,500≈ $927≈ £750≈ €852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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