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John Olsen Prints: Auction Prices

Australian · 1928–2023

ArtSell has recorded 198 auction results for John Olsen prints between 2009 and 2026, of which 183 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $54 to $9,397, with a median of $867 across 183 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $9,397 for “Frog and the Lake 1976” at Menzies 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, Looking at Wildlife, 1975, Lithograph 12/25
    Looking at Wildlife, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. 12/25
    75.5x107.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1057
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. John Olsen, Brett Whiteley about to Pounce, 1979, lithograph, ed. 46/100
    Brett Whiteley about to Pounce, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 46/100
    66 x 50.5cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 44
    A$4,200≈ $2,946≈ £2,226≈ €2,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. John Olsen, Sticking Their Necks Out, 1992, lithograph, ed. A/P
    Sticking Their Necks Out, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. A/P
    76 x 60cm (sheet); 92 x 76cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$2,000≈ $1,431≈ £1,060≈ €1,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. John Olsen, Sacred Monkies & Sphinx, 1979, lithograph, ed. 3/60
    Sacred Monkies & Sphinx, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 3/60
    63 x 90cm (107 x 78cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$800≈ $562≈ £422≈ €484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. John Olsen, Frog at Kakadu, 1988, Printer: Neil Leveson, Victorian Print Workshop
    Frog at Kakadu, 1988
    Print (other)
    76.5x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 27
    A$3,750≈ $2,442≈ £1,804≈ €2,092HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. John Olsen, Frog at Kakadu, 1988, Printer: Neil Leveson, Victorian Print Workshop
    Frog at Kakadu, 1988
    Print (other)
    76.5x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. John Olsen, Frog at Kakadu, 1988, Printer: Neil Leveson, Victorian Print Workshop
    Frog at Kakadu, 1988
    Print (other)
    76.5x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. John Olsen, McElhone Steps, 1963, lithograph, ed. 12/50
    McElhone Steps, 1963
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 12/50
    56.5 x 79cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$7,000≈ $4,570≈ £3,666≈ €4,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. John Olsen, Frog and Leap, 1979, lithograph, ed. 2/60
    Frog and Leap, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 2/60
    106 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$3,800≈ $2,481≈ £1,990≈ €2,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. John Olsen, Sticking Your Neck Out, 1992, lithograph, ed. 50/99
    Sticking Your Neck Out, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 57/99
    76 x 59.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 5
    A$1,700≈ $1,110≈ £890≈ €1,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  32. John Olsen, The Goldfish Bowl, 1973, lithograph, ed. A/P
    The Goldfish Bowl, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. A/P
    76 x 100cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$2,600≈ $1,697≈ £1,362≈ €1,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  33. John Olsen, Tropical Rainshower 1978, 1978, lithograph on paper (unframed)
    Tropical Rainshower 1978, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. 239/300
    57 x 76 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 85
    A$4,418≈ $2,860≈ £2,258≈ €2,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. John Olsen, Frog at Kakadu, 1988, Printer: Neil Leveson, Victorian Print Workshop
    Frog at Kakadu, 1988
    Print (other)
    76.5x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. John Olsen, Clarendon Spring Make Sure the Sun Wipes Its Feet, screenprint on silk scarf, ed. A/P
    Clarendon Spring Make Sure the Sun Wipes Its Feet
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. screenprint on silk scarf, ed. A/P
    107 x 104cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 96
    A$3,200≈ $2,166≈ £1,677≈ €1,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  41. 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 ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. John Olsen, Drysdale and the Desert, 1981, lithograph, ed. 53/200
    Drysdale and the Desert, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 53/200
    75 x 106cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 50
    A$1,500≈ $1,015≈ £786≈ €905Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. 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 ↗
  46. John Olsen, Sticking Your Neck Out, 1992, lithograph, ed. 50/99
    Sticking Your Neck Out, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 50/99
    76 x 59.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 2
    A$3,200≈ $2,166≈ £1,677≈ €1,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. John Olsen, Lloyd Rees at 93, 1989, lithograph, ed. B.A.T
    Lloyd Rees at 93, 1989
    Lithograph · ed. BAT
    76.5 x 56.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 93
    A$700≈ $469≈ £376≈ €429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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