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Lin Onus

Australian · 1948–1996 · Painter, Printmaker

Lin Onus, born William McLintock Onus and also known as Lin Burralung McLintock Onus, was an Australian artist of Scottish-Aboriginal origins. He was the son of activist Bill Onus. (Wikipedia)

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95auction results2009–2026years recorded89%sold (85)$31.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Lin Onus, Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995), 1995, synthetic polymer paint on canvasFish, Ferns and Rocks (1995)Smith & Singer · A$793,000≈ $593,656≈ £440,397≈ €503,781Sign up to see
  2. Lin Onus, Fish at Dusk (1996), 1996, synthetic polymer paint on canvasFish at Dusk (1996)Smith & Singer · A$671,000≈ $502,324≈ £372,644≈ €426,276Sign up to see
  3. Lin Onus, Guyi Bulgabula (Fish and Lily) (1992), 1992, synthetic polymer paint on canvasGuyi Bulgabula (Fish and Lily) (1992)Smith & Singer · A$644,318≈ $444,831≈ £377,423≈ €447,786Sign up to see

Lin Onus’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 95 auction results for Lin Onus between 2009 and 2026, of which 85 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $417Sign up free to see to $594kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $594kSign up free to see for Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) at Smith & Singer in May 2018. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (35 lots). Most results come from Menzies (51), Smith & Singer (26) and Leonard Joel (16).

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  1. Lin Onus, Bulla Goonyah 1993, 1993, Bulla Goonyah
    Bulla Goonyah 1993, 1993
    Bulla Goonyah
    182.0 x 182.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    A$429,545≈ $308,843≈ £227,391≈ €265,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$350,000–500,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Lin Onus, Koi at Sankei-En, 1989, S/Print 70/99
    Koi at Sankei-En, 1989
    Print (other) · ed. 70/99
    47.5x77cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 210
    A$2,500≈ $1,793≈ £1,335≈ €1,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Lin Onus, Cloud Fish 1994, 1994, Cloud Fish
    Cloud Fish 1994, 1994
    Cloud Fish
    182.0 x 182.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 37
    A$368,182≈ $267,186≈ £196,157≈ €227,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300,000–400,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Lin Onus, Carp in Reflective Pond (1995), 1995, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Carp in Reflective Pond (1995), 1995
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91 x 121 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    A$306,818≈ $219,491≈ £162,960≈ €187,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Lin Onus, Gumiring Garkman, 1994, screenprint, ed. A/P
    Gumiring Garkman, 1994
    Screenprint · ed. screenprint, ed. A/P
    50 x 75cm (image); 75.5 x 97.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 78
    A$4,400≈ $3,147≈ £2,331≈ €2,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Lin Onus, Gumbirri Garginingi, 1996, screenprint, ed. P/P
    Gumbirri Garginingi, 1996
    Screenprint
    50 x 75cm (image); 83 x 106cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 79
    A$5,000≈ $3,576≈ £2,649≈ €3,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Lin Onus, Michael and I are Just Slipping Down to the Pub for a Minute (1992), 1992, gouache on board
    Michael and I are Just Slipping Down to the Pub for a Minute (1992), 1992
    Gouache · Board
    50 x 38 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 4
    A$306,818≈ $185,895≈ £145,401≈ €169,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Lin Onus, Gilgirri Rruki (Camouflaged Geckos) (1992), 1992, gouache on board
    Gilgirri Rruki (Camouflaged Geckos) (1992), 1992
    Gouache · Board
    50 x 38 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    A$49,091≈ $29,743≈ £23,264≈ €27,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Lin Onus, Wax Dogs on Lake Eyre, 1989, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Wax Dogs on Lake Eyre, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61 x 114cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 21
    A$50,000≈ $31,837≈ £24,544≈ €29,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Lin Onus, Summertime 1994, 1994, Summertime
    Summertime 1994, 1994
    Summertime
    20.0 x 63.0 cm; 48.0 x 68.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 28
    A$67,500≈ $43,940≈ £34,689≈ €41,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗

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Lin Onus: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Lin Onus at auction?

$593,656Sign up free to see, for Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) at Smith & Singer (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Lin Onus?

The median sale price is $31.8kSign up free to see across 85 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Lin Onus have sold at auction?

85 of 95 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Lin Onus?

Menzies, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

About Lin Onus

Lin Onus, born William McLintock Onus and also known as Lin Burralung McLintock Onus, was an Australian artist of Scottish-Aboriginal origins. He was the son of activist Bill Onus.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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