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John Olsen Paintings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1928–2023

ArtSell has recorded 83 auction results for John Olsen paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 61 sold (73% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,582 to $741,030, with a median of $70,914 across 61 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $741,030 for “Seafood Paella 2007” at Smith & Singer in 2019.

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  1. John Olsen, Bird at the Window, 1953-54, oil on canvas
    Bird at the Window, 1953-54
    Oil · Canvas
    59.5 x 74cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 22
    A$20,000≈ $13,964≈ £10,541≈ €12,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. John Olsen, Wattle and the Chasing Bird Landscape 2009, 2009, oil on canvas
    Wattle and the Chasing Bird Landscape 2009, 2009
    Oil · Canvas
    148.0 x 168.0 cm; 158.0 x 176.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 39
    A$233,182≈ $167,658≈ £123,441≈ €143,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–220,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. John Olsen, Bird in a Landscape 1990, 1990, oil on canvas
    Bird in a Landscape 1990, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    137 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 27
    A$245,455≈ $175,581≈ £128,801≈ €150,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. John Olsen, Initiation 1957, 1957, oil on canvas
    Initiation 1957, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    63.5 x 53.0 cm; 86.0 x 74.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 73
    A$22,091≈ $16,031≈ £11,769≈ €13,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. John Olsen, Wet Lands 2005, 2005, oil on canvas
    Wet Lands 2005, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    184 x 244.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. John Olsen, Night Train 1980, 1980, oil on canvas
    Night Train 1980, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 106.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 37
    A$147,273≈ $105,356≈ £78,221≈ €90,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. John Olsen, Burning Trees, Pilbara 1983, 1983, oil on canvas
    Burning Trees, Pilbara 1983, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    111.5 x 167.5 cm; 115.0 x 170.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$110,455≈ $71,124≈ £52,774≈ €61,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. John Olsen, Memory of the Wild Colonial Boy (also known as Horse and Horse by Water) 1954, 1954, oil on canvas
    Memory of the Wild Colonial Boy (also known as Horse and Horse by Water) 1954, 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    60.0 x 50.0 cm; 68.0 x 59.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$54,000≈ $34,772≈ £25,801≈ €29,844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. John Olsen, Landscape, Body & Sea 2018, 2018, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Landscape, Body & Sea 2018, 2018
    Acrylic · Canvas
    151.0 x 180.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$180,000–240,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. John Olsen, Landscape, oil on composition board
    Landscape
    Oil · Board
    56.5 x 70 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 68
    A$69,955≈ $42,384≈ £33,152≈ €38,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  11. John Olsen, A Field of Wattles 1981, 1981, oil on canvas
    A Field of Wattles 1981, 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    137.2 x 152.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 21
    A$460,227≈ $278,842≈ £218,101≈ €254,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. John Olsen, Honeyeaters and Grevilleas, 2000, Oil on Canvas
    Honeyeaters and Grevilleas, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    105x120cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 14
    A$80,000≈ $50,242≈ £38,872≈ €46,404HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. John Olsen, The Portuguese Scissor Grinder, c.1960, Oil on Canvas
    The Portuguese Scissor Grinder, c.1960
    Oil · Canvas
    80x100cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 28
    A$28,000≈ $17,949≈ £14,055≈ €16,964HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. John Olsen, Who Said They Might Assume These Blossoms, 1969, oil on board
    Who Said They Might Assume These Blossoms, 1969
    Oil · Board
    101 x 75.5cm (105 x 79.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$30,400≈ $19,703≈ £15,545≈ €18,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. John Olsen, The Day the Flowers Blossomed 1967, 1967, oil on board
    The Day the Flowers Blossomed 1967, 1967
    Oil · Board
    121.0 x 90.0 cm; 125.0 x 94.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 46
    A$98,182≈ $63,914≈ £50,457≈ €60,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. John Olsen, Wheat 1990, 1990, oil on canvas
    Wheat 1990, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    183 x 244.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 3
    A$540,000≈ $356,584≈ £276,036≈ €328,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$280,000–380,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  17. John Olsen, Fleurieu Peninsula 1983, 1983, oil on composition board (diptych)
    Fleurieu Peninsula 1983, 1983
    Oil · Board
    183 x 244.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 2
    A$613,636≈ $405,208≈ £313,677≈ €373,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$350,000–450,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  18. John Olsen, Figure in a Landscape 2005, 2005, oil on linen
    Figure in a Landscape 2005, 2005
    Oil · Linen
    76.0 x 91.0 cm; 85.5 x 100.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. John Olsen, The Birdwatcher 1979, 1979, oil on linen
    The Birdwatcher 1979, 1979
    Oil · Linen
    129.5 x 137.0 cm; 133.0 x 140.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. John Olsen, The Bath 1998, 1998, oil on board
    The Bath 1998, 1998
    Oil · Board
    120 x 141.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$180,000–280,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. John Olsen, The Coorong 2006, 2006, oil on composition board
    The Coorong 2006, 2006
    Oil · Board
    90.5 x 92 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 69
    A$115,364≈ $74,021≈ £58,677≈ €68,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. John Olsen, Frog Pond 2003, 2003, oil on canvas
    Frog Pond 2003, 2003
    Oil · Canvas
    91.5 x 76 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 41
    A$55,227≈ $35,435≈ £28,090≈ €32,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  23. John Olsen, View to Sydney Harbour, 1951, Oil on Canvas on Board
    View to Sydney Harbour, 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    44.5x55cm (board)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 61
    A$10,000≈ $6,393≈ £5,009≈ €5,861HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. John Olsen, Still Life, oil on board
    Still Life
    Oil · Board
    54.5 x 36.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 77
    A$15,955≈ $10,561≈ £8,344≈ €9,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. John Olsen, Lake Alexandrina and Dirt Roads 1997-98, 1997-98, oil on canvas
    Lake Alexandrina and Dirt Roads 1997-98, 1997-98
    Oil · Canvas
    199.0 x 183.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$276,136≈ $182,777≈ £144,408≈ €167,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. John Olsen, Rabbit Warren - Rydal, 1997, oil on canvas
    Rabbit Warren - Rydal, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    106 x 121cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 13
    A$46,000≈ $30,767≈ £24,596≈ €28,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  27. John Olsen, Life on the Edge of the Pond 2003, 2003, oil on canvas
    Life on the Edge of the Pond 2003, 2003
    Oil · Canvas
    182 x 197 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 29
    A$306,818≈ $205,501≈ £164,677≈ €187,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–350,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. John Olsen, Rabbit Warren - Rydal 1997, 1997, oil on canvas
    Rabbit Warren - Rydal 1997, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    107 x 122.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. John Olsen, Life Painting (Nude Study), 1970, Oil on Board
    Life Painting (Nude Study), 1970
    Oil · Board
    91x91cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 17
    A$15,000≈ $10,591≈ £8,424≈ €10,013HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. John Olsen, The Tuscan Kitchen 2002, 2002, oil on canvas
    The Tuscan Kitchen 2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    148 x 162.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 47
    A$355,909≈ $264,782≈ £203,459≈ €243,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. John Olsen, Night Train to Lisbon (1966), 1966, oil on canvas
    Night Train to Lisbon (1966), 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    80 x 100 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 4
    A$34,364≈ $25,565≈ £19,645≈ €23,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. John Olsen, Where Wattle Pollen Stains the Doubting Heart 2014, 2014, oil on canvas
    Where Wattle Pollen Stains the Doubting Heart 2014, 2014
    Oil · Canvas
    137.5 x 152.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$196,364≈ $146,998≈ £112,016≈ €132,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. John Olsen, Potter's Wheel 1971, 1971, oil and watercolour on board
    Potter's Wheel 1971, 1971
    Oil · Board
    57.0 x 78.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    A$20,864≈ $14,894≈ £11,189≈ €13,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. John Olsen, Vase of Flowers, oil on board
    Vase of Flowers
    Oil · Board
    30.5 x 22.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 82
    A$12,273≈ $8,761≈ £6,582≈ €7,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. John Olsen, Self Portrait in a Dog Landscape 1993, 1993, oil on board
    Self Portrait in a Dog Landscape 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    122.0 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150,000–200,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. John Olsen, Billabong, 1995, oil on canvas
    Billabong, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    82 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 30
    A$44,000≈ $31,795≈ £23,774≈ €28,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  37. John Olsen, El Hombre de la Mancha 1966, 1966, oil on paper on board
    El Hombre de la Mancha 1966, 1966
    Oil · Board
    64.5 x 49.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 56
    A$27,000≈ $20,240≈ £14,614≈ €17,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. John Olsen, Businessman Getting Ready for Work 2003, 2003, oil on canvas
    Businessman Getting Ready for Work 2003, 2003
    Oil · Canvas
    147.0 x 163.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$171,818≈ $130,714≈ £94,996≈ €111,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. John Olsen, Landscape 1993, 1993, oil on board
    Landscape 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    92.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    A$78,545≈ $57,113≈ £43,143≈ €48,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. John Olsen, Creek Bed, Hill End 1961, 1961, oil on composition board
    Creek Bed, Hill End 1961, 1961
    Oil · Board
    122 x 91.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 30
    A$43,750≈ $32,000≈ £24,098≈ €26,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  41. John Olsen, People Who Live in Victoria Street 1960, 1960, oil on composition board
    People Who Live in Victoria Street 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    122 x 182.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 6
    A$775,000≈ $566,851≈ £426,877≈ €477,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$450,000–650,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. John Olsen, Pilbara Bushfire (1983), 1983, oil on canvas
    Pilbara Bushfire (1983), 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    136.8 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 15
    A$195,200≈ $134,737≈ £107,910≈ €119,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–200,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. John Olsen, Untitled 1969, 1969, oil on board
    Untitled 1969, 1969
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. John Olsen, Evening with Passing Wildflowers 1981, 1981, oil on canvas
    Evening with Passing Wildflowers 1981, 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    135.0 x 150.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$135,000≈ $91,364≈ £73,925≈ €83,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. John Olsen, Seafood Paella 2007, 2007, oil on plywood
    Seafood Paella 2007, 2007
    Oil
    (a-e) 244 x 122.3 cm (each); 244 x 612 cm (overall)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 27
    A$1,037,000≈ $741,030≈ £567,317≈ €657,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700,000–900,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  46. John Olsen, Emus Watching 1981, 1981, oil on canvas
    Emus Watching 1981, 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    137 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 21
    A$85,400≈ $61,026≈ £46,720≈ €54,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  47. John Olsen, Burnt Tree I-V 1982, 1982, oil on canvas (5)
    Burnt Tree I-V 1982, 1982
    Oil · Canvas
    51.0 x 40.5 cm (each)
    Menzies · · Lot 16
    A$51,545≈ $37,388≈ £29,050≈ €32,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. John Olsen, Village Square 1991, 1991, oil on canvas
    Village Square 1991, 1991
    Oil · Canvas
    136.2 x 152.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    A$183,000≈ $133,023≈ £103,552≈ €116,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–250,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  49. John Olsen, Night Train and Owls 1980, 1980, oil on canvas
    Night Train and Owls 1980, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    167 x 171.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$317,200≈ $237,462≈ £176,159≈ €201,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  50. John Olsen, Sturt Peas, Pilbara (1983), 1983, oil on canvas
    Sturt Peas, Pilbara (1983), 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    152 x 167.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    A$317,200≈ $237,462≈ £176,159≈ €201,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–180,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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