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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, Tree Frog, 1973, lithograph
    Tree Frog, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. edition 2/25
    76 x 57cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 28
    A$3,800≈ $2,770≈ £1,839≈ €2,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,600–4,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. John Olsen, Beckett and the Gypsy Caravan, 1991, colour etching and aquatint, ed. A.P./15
    Beckett and the Gypsy Caravan, 1991
    Etching · ed. editioned and titled at base
    33.5 x 29cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 13
    A$650≈ $461≈ £304≈ €430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. John Olsen, Etching of Brett Whiteley, 1978, etching 39/50
    Etching of Brett Whiteley, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching 39/50
    9 x 13cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3058
    A$260≈ $185≈ £122≈ €172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. John Olsen, Pelicans Coorong, lithograph 24/25
    Pelicans Coorong
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 24/25
    74 x 56cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3026
    A$1,100≈ $783≈ £516≈ €730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. John Olsen, Giraffe and Mt Kenya 1980, 1980, colour lithograph
    Giraffe and Mt Kenya 1980, 1980
    Lithograph · ed. 28/30
    104.0 x 75.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 242
    A$5,400≈ $3,759≈ £2,470≈ €3,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  6. John Olsen, Laughing Frog 1977, 1977, sugar lift etching
    Laughing Frog 1977, 1977
    Etching · ed. 71/90
    64.0 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 241
    A$2,945≈ $2,050≈ £1,347≈ €1,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. John Olsen, Diving Frog 1986, 1986, colour lithograph
    Diving Frog 1986, 1986
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 75
    76.0 x 57.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 240
    A$4,173≈ $2,905≈ £1,909≈ €2,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. John Olsen, Still Life, 2004, aquatint 15/30
    Still Life, 2004
    Aquatint · ed. aquatint 15/30
    28.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3087
    A$900≈ $643≈ £417≈ €570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. John Olsen, Thinking, 1981, lithograph 13/20
    Thinking, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. hand-coloured lithograph 18/20
    104 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3064
    A$1,000≈ $715≈ £463≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. John Olsen, Lucio's, 2003, coloured etching C/P
    Lucio's, 2003
    Etching
    43 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3034
    A$1,300≈ $929≈ £602≈ €823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. John Olsen, Giraffes of Mt Kenya, 2010, offset lithograph 46/65
    Giraffes of Mt Kenya, 2010
    Lithograph · ed. offset lithograph 46/65
    64 x 47cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3026
    A$1,500≈ $1,072≈ £695≈ €950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  12. John Olsen, The Bridge, 2004, etching 7/35
    The Bridge, 2004
    Etching · ed. etching 7/35
    18 x 25cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3013
    A$850≈ $607≈ £394≈ €538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  13. John Olsen, Clarendon Spring, Make Sure the Sun Wipes it's Feet, screenprint on silk 112/500
    Clarendon Spring, Make Sure the Sun Wipes it's Feet
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. screenprint on silk 112/500
    100 x 100cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3019
    A$1,700≈ $1,378≈ £873≈ €1,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. John Olsen, New York Nowhere 1998 book of 10 original signed etchings by Olsen alongside poetry by Geoffrey Dutton, edition of 175 Meditations and Celebrations, Neurology Ward, The New York Hospital.With etchings by John Olsen. Dutton, Geoffrey (author), Lytlewode Press, Melbourne: 1998, folio, gilt-decorated black calf containing Dutton's letterpress poetry illustrated with ten original unsigned etchings by John Olsen, limited to 175 copies, the colophon numbered and signed by artist and publisher, housed in matching slip case published by The Lytlewode Press, Melbourne,, 1998, etching
    New York Nowhere 1998 book of 10 original signed etchings by Olsen alongside poetry by Geoffrey Dutton, edition of 175 Meditations and Celebrations, Neurology Ward, The New York Hospital.With etchings by John Olsen. Dutton, Geoffrey (author), Lytlewode Press, Melbourne: 1998, folio, gilt-decorated black calf containing Dutton's letterpress poetry illustrated with ten original unsigned etchings by John Olsen, limited to 175 copies, the colophon numbered and signed by artist and publisher, housed in matching slip case published by The Lytlewode Press, Melbourne,, 1998
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3099
    A$1,500≈ $1,182≈ £763≈ €1,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. John Olsen, The Ship Arrives 2002 etching and aquatint 2/90 43 x 59cm, etching
    The Ship Arrives 2002 etching and aquatint 2/90 43 x 59cm
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3050
    A$800≈ $631≈ £407≈ €557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  16. John Olsen, Pelican coloured etching 27/90 24 x 22.5cm, etching
    Pelican coloured etching 27/90 24 x 22.5cm
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3100
    A$1,600≈ $1,398≈ £888≈ €1,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  17. John Olsen, Seaport of Desire 2002 coloured etching 2/90 43 x 59cm, etching
    Seaport of Desire 2002 coloured etching 2/90 43 x 59cm
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3094
    A$1,200≈ $1,049≈ £666≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. John Olsen, Tropical Rainshower 1978, 1978, lithograph on paper (unframed)
    Tropical Rainshower 1978, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/300
    57 x 76 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 165
    A$976≈ $867≈ £539≈ €681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Smith & Singer ↗
  19. John Olsen, Summer at Owl's Wood 2003, 2003, folio of ten etchings and frontispiece in case
    Summer at Owl's Wood 2003, 2003
    Etching · ed. 10/30
    , 8.0 x 8.0 cm ii)
    Menzies · · Lot 479
    A$2,455≈ $2,178≈ £1,328≈ €1,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. John Olsen, Sydney Harbour, Seaport of Desire, 2002-2003, viii) Opera House suite of seven etchings complete with title page and case, ed. 16/90
    Sydney Harbour, Seaport of Desire, 2002-2003
    Etching · ed. viii) Opera House suite of seven etchings complete with title page and case, ed. 16/90
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 74
    A$7,000≈ $6,321≈ £3,901≈ €4,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  21. John Olsen, Jessica's Poem, 1978, etching ed. 32/60
    Jessica's Poem, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching ed. 32/60
    35.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3004
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,200–1,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  22. John Olsen, At the Sound of One Jumping in, all the Frogs Jumped in, 2007, etching 13/18
    At the Sound of One Jumping in, all the Frogs Jumped in, 2007
    Etching · ed. etching 13/18
    78 x 49cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  23. John Olsen, Laughing Frog 1977, 1977, etching
    Laughing Frog 1977, 1977
    Etching
    63.5 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 135
    A$4,909≈ $4,428≈ £2,685≈ €3,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,600–3,400View at Menzies ↗
  24. John Olsen, Wetlands, 1985, photolithograph 44/65
    Wetlands, 1985
    Lithograph · ed. photolithograph 44/65
    61 x 82cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3058
    A$1,300≈ $1,208≈ £753≈ €899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  25. John Olsen, Myself, Eminent Scientist and Philosopher Viewing Sea Objects, 1973, lithograph A/P
    Myself, Eminent Scientist and Philosopher Viewing Sea Objects, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph A/P
    49 x 58.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3013
    A$480≈ $446≈ £278≈ €332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  26. John Olsen, Cormorants, 2005, etching with oil pastel 7/23
    Cormorants, 2005
    Etching · ed. etching with oil pastel 7/23
    25.5 x 28cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 94
    A$1,600≈ $1,500≈ £942≈ €1,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  27. John Olsen, Honey Possum, 1977, etching 11/25
    Honey Possum, 1977
    Etching · ed. etching 11/25
    32 x 36.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3069
    A$320≈ $290≈ £187≈ €217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  28. John Olsen, Lake Eyre in Flood, 2001, etching S.E V/XX
    Lake Eyre in Flood, 2001
    Etching
    39.5 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3019
    A$800≈ $726≈ £468≈ €543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. John Olsen, In Bed, etching
    In Bed
    Etching
    22 x 14cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3087
    A$240≈ $245≈ £158≈ €187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. John Olsen, Frog and Fly, digital lithograph 90/90
    Frog and Fly
    Lithograph · ed. digital lithograph 90/90
    73 x 51cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 30
    A$1,600≈ $1,685≈ £1,039≈ €1,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  31. John Olsen, Echidna in Dark Puddle, 1981, lithograph 8/10 second state
    Echidna in Dark Puddle, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 8/10 second state
    70 x 53cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3058
    A$950≈ $973≈ £611≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  32. John Olsen, Cat's Dinner, 2006, etching and pencil 32/35
    Cat's Dinner, 2006
    Etching · ed. etching and pencil 32/35
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3051
    A$1,500≈ $1,536≈ £965≈ €1,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  33. John Olsen, Thinking, 1981, lithograph 13/20
    Thinking, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 13/20
    104 x 75cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3046
    A$500≈ $499≈ £321≈ €396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
  34. John Olsen, Indian Contemplation, 1981, lithograph A/P II/VI
    Indian Contemplation, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph A/P II/VI
    93 x 70cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3045
    A$650≈ $649≈ £417≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$650–750View at Leonard Joel ↗
  35. John Olsen, Wetlands, 2008, glicee print 6/150
    Wetlands, 2008
    Print (other) · ed. glicee print 6/150
    73.5 x 97cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3046
    A$875≈ $943≈ £591≈ €708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  36. John Olsen, Sydney Sun, 2007, glicee print 88/250
    Sydney Sun, 2007
    Print (other) · ed. glicee print 88/250
    71 x 96cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3045
    A$1,550≈ $1,670≈ £1,048≈ €1,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  37. John Olsen, Mother and Child, 2000, etching 21/35
    Mother and Child, 2000
    Etching · ed. etching 21/35
    50 x 52cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3009
    A$1,000≈ $1,078≈ £676≈ €809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  38. John Olsen, Bird, Fish & River 1980, 1980, etching
    Bird, Fish & River 1980, 1980
    Etching · ed. 9/35
    50.0 x 34.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 127
    A$1,595≈ $1,644≈ £1,045≈ €1,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–2,600View at Menzies ↗
  39. John Olsen, Birds & Frog Lake Eyre 1978, 1978, lithograph
    Birds & Frog Lake Eyre 1978, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. 6/25
    78.0 x 103.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. John Olsen, Sacred Monkey and Sphinx 1979, 1979, lithograph
    Sacred Monkey and Sphinx 1979, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. V/VI
    83.0 x 63.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. John Olsen, Vervet Monkey 1994, 1994, soft ground line etching
    Vervet Monkey 1994, 1994
    Etching · ed. 7/15
    60.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 241
    A$2,640≈ $2,376≈ £1,451≈ €1,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. John Olsen, Bird and Kangaroo (from the Down Under suite) 1979, 1979, lithograph
    Bird and Kangaroo (from the Down Under suite) 1979, 1979
    Lithograph
    73.0 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 158
    A$2,040≈ $1,784≈ £1,085≈ €1,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,900–2,500View at Menzies ↗
  43. John Olsen, Lake Hindmarsh 1968, 1968, etching and drypoint
    Lake Hindmarsh 1968, 1968
    Etching
    23.0 x 27.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 304
    A$1,800≈ $1,438≈ £870≈ €1,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Menzies ↗
  44. John Olsen, Lake Hindmarsh 1968, 1968, etching and drypoint
    Lake Hindmarsh 1968, 1968
    Etching
    23.0 x 27.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 303
    A$3,600≈ $2,875≈ £1,741≈ €2,049Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Menzies ↗
  45. John Olsen, Lake Eyre and the Desert Sea 1976, 1976, folio of six etchings with cover
    Lake Eyre and the Desert Sea 1976, 1976
    Etching · ed. 11/60
    75.0 x 53.0 cm (sheet each)
    Menzies · · Lot 287
    A$9,000≈ $7,188≈ £4,352≈ €5,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. John Olsen, Banksias 1978, 1978, etching
    Banksias 1978, 1978
    Etching · ed. 28/150
    12.0 x 10.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 246
    A$1,320≈ $922≈ £632≈ €684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Menzies ↗
  47. John Olsen, I Had a Room 1978, 1978, etching
    I Had a Room 1978, 1978
    Etching · ed. 40/60
    37.5 x 30.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 242
    A$1,440≈ $1,006≈ £689≈ €746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. John Olsen, New York Nowhere: Meditations and Celebrations, Neurology Ward, The New York Hospital 1998-99, 1998-99, ten etchings, along with title page and Colophon
    New York Nowhere: Meditations and Celebrations, Neurology Ward, The New York Hospital 1998-99, 1998-99
    Etching
    30.0 x 56.0 cm sheet each (12 sheets)
    Menzies · · Lot 230
    A$3,840≈ $2,683≈ £1,838≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗

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