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Margaret Olley Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1923–2011

Of the 135 lots by Margaret Olley (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 109 found a buyer (81%). Half of the priced sales fell between $27.9kSign up free to see and $61.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $43.4kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Ipswich Hotel 1948, sold at Smith & Singer in August 2025 for $215kSign up free to see. Most results come from Smith & Singer (61), Menzies (60) and Leonard Joel (8).

A$331,364≈ $215,128≈ £159,107≈ €184,154Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumIpswich Hotel 1948Smith & Singer135auction results2009–2026years recorded81%sold$43.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Margaret Olley oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
135
Sold rate
81%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$43.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$215kSign up free to see Ipswich Hotel 1948, Smith & Singer, Aug 2025

Top auction houses: Smith & Singer (61), Menzies (60), Leonard Joel (8)

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  1. Pomegranates and Brush Pots 1979 by Margaret Olley, 1979, oil on board, sold Aug 2026
    Pomegranates and Brush Pots 1979, 1979
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 121.0 cm; 96.0 x 147.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$73,636≈ $52,944≈ £38,981≈ €45,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Bush Lemons with Green Jug c1964 by Margaret Olley, c1964, oil on board, sold May 2026
    Bush Lemons with Green Jug c1964, c1964
    Oil · Board
    90.0 x 121.0 cm; 108.0 x 139.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 47
    A$79,773≈ $57,890≈ £42,501≈ €49,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Still Life and Window (Night) (1998-1999) by Margaret Olley, 1998-1999, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2025
    Still Life and Window (Night) (1998-1999), 1998-1999
    Oil · Board
    75 x 60 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 39
    A$147,273≈ $95,159≈ £72,397≈ €82,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Kitchen Interior I (1975) by Margaret Olley, 1975, oil on composition board, offered Nov 2025
    Kitchen Interior I (1975), 1975
    Oil · Board
    54.4 x 46.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Winter Conversation 1963 by Margaret Olley, 1963, oil on board, sold Nov 2025
    Winter Conversation 1963, 1963
    Oil · Board
    74.0 x 99.0 cm; 97.0 x 121.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 73
    A$67,500≈ $43,794≈ £33,374≈ €37,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Morning Interior (2000) by Margaret Olley, 2000, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2025
    Morning Interior (2000), 2000
    Oil · Board
    51 x 41 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 82
    A$42,955≈ $27,887≈ £20,625≈ €23,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. Pink Bauhinia 1964 by Margaret Olley, 1964, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2025
    Pink Bauhinia 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    76.5 x 61 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 77
    A$34,364≈ $22,310≈ £16,500≈ €19,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Lemons I (1991) by Margaret Olley, 1991, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2025
    Lemons I (1991), 1991
    Oil · Board
    76 x 102 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 57
    A$67,500≈ $43,822≈ £32,411≈ €37,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Melbourne Hotel, South Brisbane 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2025
    Melbourne Hotel, South Brisbane 1948, 1948
    Oil · Board
    63 x 76.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 34
    A$245,455≈ $159,354≈ £117,857≈ €136,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Ipswich Hotel 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2025
    Ipswich Hotel 1948, 1948
    Oil · Canvas
    76 x 102 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    A$331,364≈ $215,128≈ £159,107≈ €184,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  11. The Mantle 1972 by Margaret Olley, 1972, oil on board, sold Apr 2025
    The Mantle 1972, 1972
    Oil · Board
    52.0 x 59.5 cm; 65.0 x 73.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$31,909≈ $19,164≈ £14,997≈ €17,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. Early Morning Interior I 1972 by Margaret Olley, 1972, oil on board, sold Apr 2025
    Early Morning Interior I 1972, 1972
    Oil · Board
    90.0 x 120.0 cm; 104.5 x 134.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 33
    A$116,591≈ $70,021≈ £54,798≈ €63,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Chianti Bottle and Pomegranates II 1994-95 by Margaret Olley, 1994-95, oil on board, sold Apr 2025
    Chianti Bottle and Pomegranates II 1994-95, 1994-95
    Oil · Board
    50.5 x 60.5 cm; 65.5 x 75.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 21
    A$61,364≈ $36,853≈ £28,841≈ €33,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. Study of a Boy, New Guinea by Margaret Olley, Oil on Board, sold Dec 2024
    Study of a Boy, New Guinea
    Oil · Board
    37x29.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 65
    A$2,500≈ $1,603≈ £1,255≈ €1,515HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Young Man, New Guinea by Margaret Olley, 1954, Oil on Board, sold Dec 2024
    Young Man, New Guinea, 1954
    Oil · Board
    39.5x29.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 64
    A$3,000≈ $1,923≈ £1,506≈ €1,818HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. Girl, New Guinea by Margaret Olley, 1967, Oil on Board, sold Dec 2024
    Girl, New Guinea, 1967
    Oil · Board
    36.5x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 63
    A$4,750≈ $3,045≈ £2,384≈ €2,878HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. Day Interior, Yellow Room (1998) by Margaret Olley, 1998, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2024
    Day Interior, Yellow Room (1998), 1998
    Oil · Board
    61 x 77 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 3
    A$171,818≈ $111,369≈ £88,199≈ €105,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  18. Proteas and Desert Roses 1980 by Margaret Olley, 1980, oil on board, sold Nov 2024
    Proteas and Desert Roses 1980, 1980
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 121.0 cm; 90.0 x 136.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 45
    A$85,909≈ $55,924≈ £44,150≈ €52,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Wallflowers and Quinces 2000 by Margaret Olley, 2000, oil on board, sold Nov 2024
    Wallflowers and Quinces 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    66.5 x 91.5 cm; 88.0 x 111.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    A$92,045≈ $59,919≈ £47,303≈ €56,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. The Lindens' Lemons 1990 by Margaret Olley, 1990, oil on board, sold Nov 2024
    The Lindens' Lemons 1990, 1990
    Oil · Board
    77.0 x 107.5 cm; 96.0 x 127.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$85,909≈ $55,924≈ £44,150≈ €52,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. Yellow Chrysanthemums (2011) by Margaret Olley, 2011, oil on board, offered Aug 2024
    Yellow Chrysanthemums (2011), 2011
    Oil · Board
    61 x 61 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. Poinsettias and Red Apples (1981) by Margaret Olley, 1981, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2024
    Poinsettias and Red Apples (1981), 1981
    Oil · Board
    75.9 x 116.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 31
    A$67,500≈ $45,488≈ £34,908≈ €40,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  23. Epergne of Apples 1982 by Margaret Olley, 1982, oil on board, sold Jun 2024
    Epergne of Apples 1982, 1982
    Oil · Board
    67.0 x 90.0 cm; 79.0 x 101.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 26
    A$61,364≈ $40,860≈ £32,282≈ €38,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  24. Geleznowia and Apples by Margaret Olley, c.1990, oil on board, sold Jun 2024
    Geleznowia and Apples, c.1990
    Oil · Board
    72.5 x 95cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$60,000≈ $39,905≈ £31,459≈ €37,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  25. Hydrangeas by Margaret Olley, c.1958, Oil on Canvas on Ply, sold May 2024
    Hydrangeas, c.1958
    Oil · Canvas
    44x36.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    A$28,000≈ $18,514≈ £14,525≈ €17,075HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. Mandarins on Red Table 1966 by Margaret Olley, 1966, oil on composition board, sold Apr 2024
    Mandarins on Red Table 1966, 1966
    Oil · Board
    75.9 x 101.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 13
    A$110,455≈ $70,973≈ £56,974≈ €66,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  27. Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2023
    Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948, 1948
    Oil · Canvas
    77.0 x 102.0 cm; 90.0 x 115.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$61,364≈ $40,642≈ £32,012≈ €36,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. Kilim Rug and Cornflowers II 1997 by Margaret Olley, 1997, oil on board, sold Nov 2023
    Kilim Rug and Cornflowers II 1997, 1997
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 107.0 cm; 91.0 x 122.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 24
    A$141,136≈ $93,476≈ £73,626≈ €85,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Artichokes (1974) by Margaret Olley, 1974, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2023
    Artichokes (1974), 1974
    Oil · Board
    76.5 x 101.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 54
    A$55,227≈ $36,331≈ £28,960≈ €33,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  30. Basket with Limes (1965) by Margaret Olley, 1965, oil on board, sold Nov 2023
    Basket with Limes (1965), 1965
    Oil · Board
    60.7 x 76.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 38
    A$61,364≈ $40,368≈ £32,178≈ €36,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. Basket of Pears (1995) by Margaret Olley, 1995, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2023
    Basket of Pears (1995), 1995
    Oil · Board
    91.5 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 31
    A$122,727≈ $80,735≈ £64,356≈ €73,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. Cyclamen and Grapes (2004) by Margaret Olley, 2004, oil on board, sold Aug 2023
    Cyclamen and Grapes (2004), 2004
    Oil · Board
    61 x 76 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 55
    A$67,500≈ $43,310≈ £34,332≈ €40,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. Lupins on a Washstand (1989) by Margaret Olley, 1989, oil on board, offered Aug 2023
    Lupins on a Washstand (1989), 1989
    Oil · Board
    69 x 92 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  34. Tamarillos and Jugs by Margaret Olley, c.1980, Oil on Board, sold Aug 2023
    Tamarillos and Jugs, c.1980
    Oil · Board
    52x82cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$26,000≈ $16,621≈ £13,024≈ €15,237HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$28,000–35,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  35. Wewak 1968 by Margaret Olley, 1968, oil on board, sold Jun 2023
    Wewak 1968, 1968
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 76.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    A$13,500≈ $8,936≈ £7,060≈ €8,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Tulips and Chianti Bottle c2006 by Margaret Olley, c2006, oil on board, sold Mar 2023
    Tulips and Chianti Bottle c2006, c2006
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 59
    A$44,182≈ $29,488≈ £23,920≈ €27,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Columbines 1962 by Margaret Olley, 1962, oil on board, sold Mar 2023
    Columbines 1962, 1962
    Oil · Board
    46.0 x 56.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 3
    A$49,091≈ $32,765≈ £26,578≈ €30,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Cornflowers with Pomegranates 1991 by Margaret Olley, 1991, oil on board, sold Nov 2022
    Cornflowers with Pomegranates 1991, 1991
    Oil · Board
    67.5 x 90.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 13
    A$60,000≈ $39,911≈ £33,384≈ €38,655HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Proteas in the Kitchen (2000) by Margaret Olley, 2000, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2022
    Proteas in the Kitchen (2000), 2000
    Oil · Board
    61.5 x 91.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 25
    A$73,636≈ $49,785≈ £41,829≈ €47,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  40. Pomegranates by Margaret Olley, 1965, oil on board, sold Oct 2022
    Pomegranates, 1965
    Oil · Board
    54.5 x 43cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 23
    A$26,000≈ $16,788≈ £14,814≈ €16,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–35,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  41. Poppies by Margaret Olley, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2022
    Poppies
    Oil · Board
    76 x 60.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 39
    A$73,636≈ $50,838≈ £43,134≈ €51,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. Portrait (circa 1947) by Margaret Olley, 1947, oil on board, offered Aug 2022
    Portrait (circa 1947), 1947
    Oil · Board
    76 x 61.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. Still Life with Objects (1990) by Margaret Olley, 1990, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2022
    Still Life with Objects (1990), 1990
    Oil · Board
    76 x 107 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 8
    A$98,182≈ $67,784≈ £57,512≈ €68,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  44. Plums and Zinnias (1975) by Margaret Olley, 1975, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2022
    Plums and Zinnias (1975), 1975
    Oil · Board
    68.5 x 91.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 3
    A$147,273≈ $101,676≈ £86,268≈ €102,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  45. Cosmos and Limes c1989 by Margaret Olley, c1989, oil on board, sold Jun 2022
    Cosmos and Limes c1989, c1989
    Oil · Board
    69.0 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$67,500≈ $46,532≈ £38,254≈ €44,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Wildflowers in the Kitchen 1998-99 by Margaret Olley, 1998-99, oil on board, sold Jun 2022
    Wildflowers in the Kitchen 1998-99, 1998-99
    Oil · Board
    67.0 x 90.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    A$110,455≈ $76,144≈ £62,598≈ €72,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Model Resting by Margaret Olley, 1999, Oil on Board, sold May 2022
    Model Resting, 1999
    Oil · Board
    45x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 9
    A$14,000≈ $9,885≈ £7,863≈ €9,346HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–20,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  48. Mandarins in a Green Bowl c1973 by Margaret Olley, c1973, oil on board, sold Mar 2022
    Mandarins in a Green Bowl c1973, c1973
    Oil · Board
    44.5 x 51.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 77
    A$51,545≈ $38,587≈ £29,404≈ €34,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Tang Horses c1975 by Margaret Olley, c1975, oil on board, sold Mar 2022
    Tang Horses c1975, c1975
    Oil · Board
    67.0 x 91.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 76
    A$13,500≈ $10,106≈ £7,701≈ €9,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Flannel Flowers 1975 by Margaret Olley, 1975, oil on board, sold Mar 2022
    Flannel Flowers 1975, 1975
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 24
    A$79,773≈ $59,718≈ £45,506≈ €53,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗

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