John Olsen Lithographs: Auction Prices

Australian · 1928–2023

ArtSell has recorded 63 auction results for John Olsen lithographs between 2009 and 2026, of which 57 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $386 to $5,371, with a median of $1,072 across 57 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $5,371 for “Frog at Kakadu 1988” at Menzies in 2022.

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1. 
   Diving Frog 1986, 1986

   Lithograph · ed. edition of 75

   76.0 x 57.0 cm

   Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 240
   A$4,173≈ $2,905≈ £1,909≈ €2,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
2. 
   Thinking, 1981

   Lithograph · ed. hand-coloured lithograph 18/20

   104 x 75cm

   Leonard Joel · Aug 27, 2015 · Lot 3064
   A$1,000≈ $715≈ £463≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   Giraffes of Mt Kenya, 2010

   Lithograph · ed. offset lithograph 46/65

   64 x 47cm

   Leonard Joel · Aug 27, 2015 · Lot 3026
   A$1,500≈ $1,072≈ £695≈ €950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
4. 
   Tropical Rainshower 1978, 1978

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/300

   57 x 76 cm

   Smith & Singer · Oct 29, 2014 · Lot 165
   A$976≈ $867≈ £539≈ €681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Smith & Singer ↗
5. 
   Wetlands, 1985

   Lithograph · ed. photolithograph 44/65

   61 x 82cm

   Leonard Joel · Nov 14, 2013 · Lot 3058
   A$1,300≈ $1,208≈ £753≈ €899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
6. 
   Myself, Eminent Scientist and Philosopher Viewing Sea Objects, 1973

   Lithograph · ed. lithograph A/P

   49 x 58.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Nov 14, 2013 · Lot 3013
   A$480≈ $446≈ £278≈ €332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
7. 
   Frog and Fly

   Lithograph · ed. digital lithograph 90/90

   73 x 51cm

   Leonard Joel · Dec 18, 2012 · Lot 30
   A$1,600≈ $1,685≈ £1,039≈ €1,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
8. 
   Echidna in Dark Puddle, 1981

   Lithograph · ed. lithograph 8/10 second state

   70 x 53cm

   Leonard Joel · Sep 6, 2012 · Lot 3058
   A$950≈ $973≈ £611≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
9. 
   Thinking, 1981

   Lithograph · ed. lithograph 13/20

   104 x 75cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 7, 2012 · Lot 3046
   A$500≈ $499≈ £321≈ €396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
10. 
    Indian Contemplation, 1981

    Lithograph · ed. lithograph A/P II/VI

    93 x 70cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 7, 2012 · Lot 3045
    A$650≈ $649≈ £417≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$650–750View at Leonard Joel ↗
11. 
    Birds & Frog Lake Eyre 1978, 1978

    Lithograph · ed. 6/25

    78.0 x 103.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    Sacred Monkey and Sphinx 1979, 1979

    Lithograph · ed. V/VI

    83.0 x 63.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2010 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    Bird and Kangaroo (from the Down Under suite) 1979, 1979

    Lithograph

    73.0 x 54.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 23, 2009 · Lot 158
    A$2,040≈ $1,784≈ £1,085≈ €1,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,900–2,500View at Menzies ↗

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