Noel Counihan Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1913–1986

Of the 15 lots by Noel Counihan (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2025, 11 found a buyer (73%). The median price realised is $4kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales; the middle half sold for $3kSign up free to see–$5.5kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $12.2kSign up free to see for Wine Bar 1961 at Menzies in March 2019. Most results come from Leonard Joel (9), Menzies (4) and Smith & Singer (2).

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1. 
   N'Goola 1959, 1959

   Oil · Canvas

   101.5 x 76.0 cm; 111.0 x 86.5 cm (framed)

   Menzies · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 102
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
2. 
   Paris Scene, 1969

   Oil · Canvas

   79 x 99cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 18
   A$5,000≈ $3,254≈ £2,391≈ €2,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   Woman at the Window, 1981

   Oil · Canvas

   90 x 121cm

   Leonard Joel · Jun 27, 2023 · Lot 47
   A$10,000≈ $6,690≈ £5,253≈ €6,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
4. 
   City Shapes III (Flinders Street Station) 1985, 1985

   Oil · Canvas

   102.0 x 127.0 cm

   Menzies · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 133
   A$7,364≈ $4,915≈ £3,987≈ €4,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   (Huddled Woman), 1974

   Oil · Board

   59.5 x 49.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 21, 2023 · Lot 104
   A$4,600≈ $3,072≈ £2,510≈ €2,851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
6. 
   Confrontation, 1983

   Oil · Board

   54.5 x 60cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 21, 2023 · Lot 103
   A$3,200≈ $2,137≈ £1,746≈ €1,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
7. 
   18th Seam with Miner Resting, 1985

   Oil · Canvas

   51 x 74.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Mar 21, 2023 · Lot 98
   A$9,000≈ $6,010≈ £4,910≈ €5,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,500–8,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
8. 
   (Mother and Child) 1961, 1961

   Oil · Board

   30.2 x 43.8 cm

   Smith & Singer · Jul 17, 2019 · Lot 148
   A$6,100≈ $4,273≈ £3,442≈ €3,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
9. 
   (Nude on Couch) 1948, 1948

   Oil · Board

   21 x 31.5 cm

   Smith & Singer · Jul 17, 2019 · Lot 147
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
10. 
    Wine Bar 1961, 1961

    Oil · Board

    45.5 x 63.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 28, 2019 · Lot 94
    A$17,182≈ $12,161≈ £9,275≈ €10,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
11. 
    Maggie, 1975

    Oil · Board

    89 x 66cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 27, 2018 · Lot 71
    A$5,500≈ $3,986≈ £3,123≈ €3,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
12. 
    Figure Seated by a Table 1978, 1978

    Oil · Board

    38.0 x 27.5 cm

    Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    OF adjusted estimate for JUNE FA with vendor approval 18.02.15 Scene at the Abattoirs 1961 oil on composition board

    Oil

    Leonard Joel · Dec 2, 2014 · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
14. 
    Man and Tree, 1966

    Oil · Board

    75 x 59.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Sep 16, 2013 · Lot 60
    A$3,200≈ $3,000≈ £1,883≈ €2,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
15. 
    The Wanderer, 1966

    Oil · Canvas

    90 x 67cm

    Leonard Joel · Dec 4, 2011 · Lot 27
    A$2,800≈ $2,880≈ £1,841≈ €2,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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