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Margaret Olley Paintings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1923–2011

ArtSell has recorded 135 auction results for Margaret Olley paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 109 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,603 to $215,128, with a median of $43,411 across 109 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $215,128 for “Ipswich Hotel 1948” at Smith & Singer in 2025.

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  1. Margaret Olley, Pomegranates and Brush Pots 1979, 1979, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Bush Lemons with Green Jug c1964, c1964, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Still Life and Window (Night) (1998-1999), 1998-1999, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Kitchen Interior I (1975), 1975, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Winter Conversation 1963, 1963, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Morning Interior (2000), 2000, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Pink Bauhinia 1964, 1964, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Lemons I (1991), 1991, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Melbourne Hotel, South Brisbane 1948, 1948, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Ipswich Hotel 1948, 1948, oil on canvas
    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. Margaret Olley, The Mantle 1972, 1972, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Early Morning Interior I 1972, 1972, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Chianti Bottle and Pomegranates II 1994-95, 1994-95, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Study of a Boy, New Guinea, Oil on Board
    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. Margaret Olley, Young Man, New Guinea, 1954, Oil on Board
    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. Margaret Olley, Girl, New Guinea, 1967, Oil on Board
    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. Margaret Olley, Day Interior, Yellow Room (1998), 1998, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Proteas and Desert Roses 1980, 1980, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Wallflowers and Quinces 2000, 2000, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, The Lindens' Lemons 1990, 1990, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Yellow Chrysanthemums (2011), 2011, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Poinsettias and Red Apples (1981), 1981, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Epergne of Apples 1982, 1982, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Geleznowia and Apples, c.1990, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Hydrangeas, c.1958, Oil on Canvas on Ply
    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. Margaret Olley, Mandarins on Red Table 1966, 1966, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948, 1948, oil on canvas
    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. Margaret Olley, Kilim Rug and Cornflowers II 1997, 1997, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Artichokes (1974), 1974, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Basket with Limes (1965), 1965, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Basket of Pears (1995), 1995, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Cyclamen and Grapes (2004), 2004, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Lupins on a Washstand (1989), 1989, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Tamarillos and Jugs, c.1980, Oil on Board
    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. Margaret Olley, Wewak 1968, 1968, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Tulips and Chianti Bottle c2006, c2006, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Columbines 1962, 1962, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Cornflowers with Pomegranates 1991, 1991, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Proteas in the Kitchen (2000), 2000, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Pomegranates, 1965, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Poppies, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Portrait (circa 1947), 1947, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Still Life with Objects (1990), 1990, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Plums and Zinnias (1975), 1975, oil on composition board
    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. Margaret Olley, Cosmos and Limes c1989, c1989, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Wildflowers in the Kitchen 1998-99, 1998-99, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Model Resting, 1999, Oil on Board
    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. Margaret Olley, Mandarins in a Green Bowl c1973, c1973, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Tang Horses c1975, c1975, oil on board
    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. Margaret Olley, Flannel Flowers 1975, 1975, oil on board
    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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