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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, Tropical Rainshower, 1978, lithograph ed. 173/300
    Tropical Rainshower, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. A/P
    57 x 76cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 76
    A$1,300≈ $871≈ £698≈ €796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. John Olsen, Lloyd Rees at 93, 1989, lithograph with hand colouring, ed. B.A.T
    Lloyd Rees at 93, 1989
    Lithograph · ed. BAT
    76.5 x 56.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 25
    A$2,200≈ $1,474≈ £1,182≈ €1,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. John Olsen, Papageno and the Birds, 1992, lithograph, ed. 63/150
    Papageno and the Birds, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 63/150
    51 x 47cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$700≈ $469≈ £376≈ €429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. John Olsen, Goyder Channel, 1978, lithograph, ed. A/P
    Goyder Channel, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. A/P
    106 x 75cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 2
    A$800≈ $536≈ £430≈ €490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. John Olsen, Jessica's Poem, 1978, etching ed. 32/60
    Jessica's Poem, 1978
    Aquatint
    35.5 x 30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 260
    A$600≈ $402≈ £328≈ €375HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. John Olsen, Spanish Encounter, Offset Lithograph 79/100
    Spanish Encounter
    Lithograph · ed. 79/100
    64x104cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 434
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. John Olsen, Drysdale and the Desert, 1981, lithograph, ed. 21/200
    Drysdale and the Desert, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 21/200
    74 x 105cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 28
    A$800≈ $541≈ £454≈ €519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. John Olsen, Tropical Pond, 1988, lithograph, ed. BAT
    Tropical Pond, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. BAT
    38 x 57cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 18
    A$1,700≈ $1,149≈ £966≈ €1,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  12. John Olsen, Pelicans 1978, 1978, colour lithograph
    Pelicans 1978, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. AP
    76.0 x 57.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    A$2,455≈ $1,535≈ £1,389≈ €1,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. John Olsen, Lake Eyre in December 1978, 1978, colour lithograph
    Lake Eyre in December 1978, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. AP
    76.0 x 56.0 cm (image); 92.0 x 71.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. John Olsen, Frog at Kakadu 1988, 1988, colour lithograph
    Frog at Kakadu 1988, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 40
    76.0 x 56.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$8,591≈ $5,371≈ £4,861≈ €5,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. John Olsen, Echidna Upside Down 1988, 1988, colour lithograph
    Echidna Upside Down 1988, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 65
    56.0 x 76.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    A$3,191≈ $1,995≈ £1,805≈ €2,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. John Olsen, The Aquarium, 1973, colour lithograph, ed. 23/25
    The Aquarium, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. colour lithograph, ed. 23/25
    51 x 68cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$2,200≈ $1,519≈ £1,296≈ €1,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  17. John Olsen, Echidna & Dark Puddle, 1981, colour lithograph, ed. 26/40
    Echidna & Dark Puddle, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. colour lithograph, ed. 26/40
    67 x 47.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$900≈ $621≈ £530≈ €611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. John Olsen, Frog Spawn, Giclee Print 109/200
    Frog Spawn
    Print (other) · ed. 109/200
    50x41cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 139
    A$750≈ $517≈ £438≈ €517HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. John Olsen, Drysdale and the Desert, 1981, Lithograph 119/200
    Drysdale and the Desert, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. 119/200
    74x103cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 106
    A$750≈ $530≈ £421≈ €501HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. John Olsen, Birds on the Darling, 1979, lithograph, ed. 6/50
    Birds on the Darling, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 6/50
    89 x 61cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 17
    A$1,300≈ $984≈ £752≈ €901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. John Olsen, Birds and Kangaroo Landscape, 1979, lithograph, ed. 6/50
    Birds and Kangaroo Landscape, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 6/50
    89 x 61cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$2,200≈ $1,665≈ £1,273≈ €1,524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  31. John Olsen, Bird and Kangaroo, 1979, lithograph, ed. 6/50
    Bird and Kangaroo, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 6/50
    89 x 61cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$2,000≈ $1,514≈ £1,157≈ €1,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  32. John Olsen, Back O'Bourke, 1979, lithograph, ed. 6/50
    Back O'Bourke, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 6/50
    89 x 61cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 4
    A$2,800≈ $2,119≈ £1,620≈ €1,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  33. John Olsen, Papageno and the Birds, 1992, lithograph, ed. 37/150
    Papageno and the Birds, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 37/150
    87.5 x 33cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$950≈ $719≈ £549≈ €658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. John Olsen, Bird & Kangaroo Landscape, 1979, Lithograph 9/50
    Bird & Kangaroo Landscape, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. 9/50
    83x60.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$1,100≈ $825≈ £600≈ €711HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  37. John Olsen, Tropical Rainshower, 1978, lithograph ed. 173/300
    Tropical Rainshower, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph ed. 173/300
    57 x 76cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 41
    A$1,700≈ $1,248≈ £900≈ €1,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. 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 ↗
  41. John Olsen, Lucio's, 2003, coloured etching C/P
    Lucio's, 2003
    Etching · ed. etching A/P
    43 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 67
    A$1,800≈ $1,112≈ £900≈ €1,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  42. John Olsen, Lake Eyre in the Flood, 2001, etching 48/60
    Lake Eyre in the Flood, 2001
    Etching · ed. etching 48/60
    40 x 29.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 83
    A$800≈ $546≈ £425≈ €496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  43. John Olsen, Hanging Frog, 1988, lithograph 2/75
    Hanging Frog, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 2/75
    75 x 55cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 34
    A$2,300≈ $1,570≈ £1,223≈ €1,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. John Olsen, Frog Diving, 1988, lithograph 5/75
    Frog Diving, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 5/75
    75 x 55cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 23
    A$2,200≈ $1,501≈ £1,170≈ €1,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  45. John Olsen, Looking at Wildlife, 1975, lithograph A/P
    Looking at Wildlife, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph A/P
    80 x 120cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 99
    A$950≈ $652≈ £529≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  46. John Olsen, (Spring in the Valley), 1978, etching 37/50
    (Spring in the Valley), 1978
    Etching · ed. etching 37/50
    8 x 10.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 74
    A$260≈ $179≈ £145≈ €162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. John Olsen, (Spring in the Valley), 1978, etching 23/50
    (Spring in the Valley), 1978
    Etching · ed. etching 23/50
    8 x 11.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 73
    A$220≈ $151≈ £122≈ €137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  48. John Olsen, The Old Artist Lloyd Rees, 1989, lithograph presentation proof
    The Old Artist Lloyd Rees, 1989
    Lithograph · ed. editioned, titled, signed and dated below image
    76 x 56cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 65
    A$1,300≈ $893≈ £723≈ €811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  49. John Olsen, Bush Turkeys and King Leopold Ranges, 1983, etching 11/100
    Bush Turkeys and King Leopold Ranges, 1983
    Etching · ed. etching 11/100
    39 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 41
    A$750≈ $515≈ £417≈ €468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  50. John Olsen, Aboriginal Mother and Child, 1983, etching 11/100
    Aboriginal Mother and Child, 1983
    Etching · ed. etching 11/100
    50 x 39.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$800≈ $549≈ £445≈ €499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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