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Margaret Olley Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1923–2011

ArtSell has recorded 152 auction results for Margaret Olley paintings between 2009 and 2026, and 124 of them sold (82%). The median price realised is $43.4kSign up free to see across 124 priced sales; the middle half sold for $28.9kSign up free to see–$64.6kSign up free to see. Ipswich Hotel 1948 holds the top price on file: $215kSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (August 2025). The houses with the most results are Smith & Singer (61), Menzies (60) and Deutscher and Hackett (17).

A$331,364≈ $215,128≈ £159,107≈ €184,154Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumIpswich Hotel 1948Smith & Singer152auction results2009–2026years recorded82%sold$43.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Margaret Olley paintings: key figures

Auction results
152
Sold rate
82%
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), Deutscher and Hackett (17)

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  1. Kitchen Cupboard And Christmas Bells by Margaret Olley, c.1981, oil on composition board, sold Sep 2022
    Kitchen Cupboard And Christmas Bells, c.1981
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 101.5 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 31
    A$73,636≈ $49,461≈ £42,827≈ €49,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Still Life With Marigolds And Oranges by Margaret Olley, c.1973, oil on composition board, sold Jul 2022
    Still Life With Marigolds And Oranges, c.1973
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 76.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 48
    A$51,545≈ $35,792≈ £29,664≈ €35,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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≈ £7,927≈ €9,346HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–20,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. Dresser in the Blue Kitchen c1990 by Margaret Olley, c1990, oil on board, sold Dec 2021
    Dresser in the Blue Kitchen c1990, c1990
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 59.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$85,909≈ $61,327≈ £46,072≈ €54,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. Still Life with Harbour View c1985 by Margaret Olley, c1985, oil on board, sold Dec 2021
    Still Life with Harbour View c1985, c1985
    Oil · Board
    67.0 x 90.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$128,864≈ $91,991≈ £69,109≈ €81,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. Patricia with Fruit and Flowers 1965 by Margaret Olley, 1965, oil on board, sold Dec 2021
    Patricia with Fruit and Flowers 1965, 1965
    Oil · Board
    74.5 x 100.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 20
    A$159,545≈ $113,893≈ £85,563≈ €100,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Still Life With Harbour View by Margaret Olley, c.1995, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2021
    Still Life With Harbour View, c.1995
    Oil · Board
    68.5 x 91.5 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 19
    A$208,636≈ $153,623≈ £113,702≈ €132,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  17. Artichokes And Fennel by Margaret Olley, 1974, oil on composition board, offered Sep 2021
    Artichokes And Fennel, 1974
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 101.5 cm 98.0 x 124.0 cm (frame)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  18. Branch of Lemons 1981-82 by Margaret Olley, 1981-82, oil on board, sold Jun 2021
    Branch of Lemons 1981-82, 1981-82
    Oil · Board
    66.0 x 90.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 3
    A$49,091≈ $36,801≈ £26,571≈ €30,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Portrait by Margaret Olley, oil on board, sold Dec 2020
    Portrait
    Oil · Board
    24 x 19.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 17
    A$6,000≈ $4,412≈ £3,311≈ €3,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  20. Basket of Mandarins 1965 by Margaret Olley, 1965, oil on composition board, sold Sep 2020
    Basket of Mandarins 1965, 1965
    Oil · Board
    61 x 76 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    A$131,250≈ $96,268≈ £72,105≈ €81,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Bush Lemons In A Black Basket by Margaret Olley, c.1982, oil on composition board, sold Apr 2020
    Bush Lemons In A Black Basket, c.1982
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 91.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 4
    A$46,360≈ $29,098≈ £23,661≈ €26,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  22. Red Room And Visitor by Margaret Olley, 2001, oil on board, sold Nov 2019
    Red Room And Visitor, 2001
    Oil · Board
    76.0 x 76.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 55
    A$61,000≈ $41,403≈ £32,135≈ €37,608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  23. Melbourne Hotel, South Brisbane 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2019
    Melbourne Hotel, South Brisbane 1948, 1948
    Oil · Board
    63 x 76.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 45
    A$97,600≈ $66,516≈ £51,555≈ €60,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. Nude 1966 by Margaret Olley, 1966, oil on board, sold Sep 2019
    Nude 1966, 1966
    Oil · Board
    75.0 x 59.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 61
    A$17,182≈ $11,628≈ £9,409≈ €10,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Mandarins in a Green Bowl by Margaret Olley, oil on board, sold Jun 2019
    Mandarins in a Green Bowl
    Oil · Board
    44.5 x 52.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 76
    A$41,727≈ $29,194≈ £22,962≈ €25,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. Kitchen Table 1981-82 by Margaret Olley, 1981-82, oil on board, sold Jun 2019
    Kitchen Table 1981-82, 1981-82
    Oil · Board
    59.5 x 90.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$41,727≈ $29,194≈ £22,962≈ €25,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Pink Daturas I by Margaret Olley, 1963, oil on composition board‎, sold Apr 2019
    Pink Daturas I, 1963
    Oil · Board
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 62
    A$29,280≈ $20,922≈ £15,968≈ €18,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  28. Basket of Pears (1995) by Margaret Olley, 1995, oil on composition board, sold Apr 2019
    Basket of Pears (1995), 1995
    Oil · Board
    91.5 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 16
    A$73,200≈ $52,308≈ £40,046≈ €46,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. Woodman's House 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on pulpboard, sold Apr 2019
    Woodman's House 1948, 1948
    Oil · Board
    44 x 64 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$34,160≈ $24,410≈ £18,688≈ €21,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  30. Ipswich Hotel 1948 by Margaret Olley, 1948, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2019
    Ipswich Hotel 1948, 1948
    Oil · Canvas
    76 x 102 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 11
    A$122,000≈ $87,180≈ £66,743≈ €77,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. Night Interior with Woman Reading (David Strachan's House) c1972 by Margaret Olley, c1972, oil on board, offered Mar 2019
    Night Interior with Woman Reading (David Strachan's House) c1972, c1972
    Oil · Board
    42.0 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Green Pears (1989) by Margaret Olley, 1989, oil on composition board, sold Mar 2019
    Green Pears (1989), 1989
    Oil · Board
    40.5 x 50.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 98
    A$17,080≈ $12,121≈ £9,211≈ €10,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. Everlasting Daisies 1974 by Margaret Olley, 1974, oil on board, offered Nov 2018
    Everlasting Daisies 1974, 1974
    Oil · Board
    67.5 x 90.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Interior with Green Fireplace by Margaret Olley, c.1972, oil on board, sold Sep 2018
    Interior with Green Fireplace, c.1972
    Oil · Board
    60 x 74.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 23A
    A$55,000≈ $39,520≈ £30,783≈ €34,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  35. Basket of Oranges 1964 by Margaret Olley, 1964, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2018
    Basket of Oranges 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    61 x 91.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 63
    A$67,100≈ $49,343≈ £38,209≈ €42,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  36. Everlasting Daisies (1974) by Margaret Olley, 1974, oil on composition board, offered Jul 2018
    Everlasting Daisies (1974), 1974
    Oil · Board
    68.3 x 91.1 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. Pink Bauhinea 1964 by Margaret Olley, 1964, oil on composition board, offered Jul 2018
    Pink Bauhinea 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    76.5 x 61 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  38. The Clock c1979 by Margaret Olley, c1979, oil on board, sold Apr 2018
    The Clock c1979, c1979
    Oil · Board
    55.0 x 46.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 69
    A$27,000≈ $20,444≈ £14,634≈ €16,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Double Bay and Wildflowers 1999 by Margaret Olley, 1999, oil on board, sold Apr 2018
    Double Bay and Wildflowers 1999, 1999
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 75.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 21
    A$85,909≈ $65,049≈ £46,564≈ €53,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. Cherries 1979 by Margaret Olley, 1979, oil on board, sold Nov 2017
    Cherries 1979, 1979
    Oil · Board
    48.5 x 63.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 96
    A$34,364≈ $26,003≈ £19,309≈ €21,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Lustre Jug 1964 by Margaret Olley, 1964, oil on board, sold Nov 2017
    Lustre Jug 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    38.0 x 30.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 9
    A$29,455≈ $22,288≈ £16,550≈ €18,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Pink Bauhinea 1964 by Margaret Olley, 1964, oil on composition board, offered Nov 2017
    Pink Bauhinea 1964, 1964
    Oil · Board
    76.5 x 61 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. Cherries (1981-1982) by Margaret Olley, 1981-1982, oil on composition board, offered Aug 2017
    Cherries (1981-1982), 1981-1982
    Oil · Board
    45.8 x 53 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  44. Plumbago and Pears (circa 1980) by Margaret Olley, 1980, oil on composition board, offered Aug 2017
    Plumbago and Pears (circa 1980), 1980
    Oil · Board
    68.5 x 91.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  45. Still Life with Lupins and Marigolds (1981) by Margaret Olley, 1981, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2017
    Still Life with Lupins and Marigolds (1981), 1981
    Oil · Board
    77 x 122.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 55
    A$67,100≈ $52,724≈ £40,970≈ €45,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  46. Kitchen Door with Mandarins 1972 by Margaret Olley, 1972, oil on composition board, sold Aug 2017
    Kitchen Door with Mandarins 1972, 1972
    Oil · Board
    69 x 92 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 3
    A$48,800≈ $38,345≈ £29,796≈ €32,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  47. Cannas by Margaret Olley, 1960, oil on board, sold Jun 2017
    Cannas, 1960
    Oil · Board
    90 x 121cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$32,000≈ $23,953≈ £18,560≈ €21,277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$38,000–48,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  48. Untitled (Still Life with Daisies and Grapes) by Margaret Olley, oil on board, sold May 2017
    Untitled (Still Life with Daisies and Grapes)
    Oil · Board
    53.5 x 82.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 36
    A$49,091≈ $36,176≈ £28,144≈ €33,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Lemons by Margaret Olley, oil on board, sold May 2017
    Lemons
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 76.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    A$58,909≈ $43,411≈ £33,773≈ €39,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Ranunculus and Fruit (2007) by Margaret Olley, 2007, oil on composition board, sold Nov 2016
    Ranunculus and Fruit (2007), 2007
    Oil · Board
    76 x 101.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 20
    A$73,200≈ $54,293≈ £43,728≈ €51,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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