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Norman Lindsay Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1879–1969

Of the 151 lots by Norman Lindsay (drawings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 130 found a buyer (86%). The median price realised is $1.3kSign up free to see across 130 priced sales; the middle half sold for $817Sign up free to see–$2.6kSign up free to see. Rita Imperatrix 1939 holds the top price on file: $12.5kSign up free to see at Menzies (June 2012). Sales were recorded mainly at Davidson Auctions (91), Leonard Joel (33) and Menzies (18).

A$12,273≈ $12,517≈ £7,941≈ €9,853Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRita Imperatrix 1939Menzies151auction results2009–2026years recorded86%sold$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Norman Lindsay drawings: key figures

Auction results
151
Sold rate
86%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$1.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$12.5kSign up free to see Rita Imperatrix 1939, Menzies, Jun 2012

Top auction houses: Davidson Auctions (91), Leonard Joel (33), Menzies (18)

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  1. Figure Posing by Norman Lindsay, c.1925, Pencil, sold May 2024
    Figure Posing, c.1925
    Drawing
    22.5x21cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 123
    A$1,900≈ $1,256≈ £986≈ €1,159HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Youth and Old Age by Norman Lindsay, pen and ink on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Youth and Old Age
    Drawing · Paper
    28 x 21cm (55.5 x 47cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 18
    A$2,000≈ $1,299≈ £1,024≈ €1,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Toilette by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Toilette
    Drawing · Paper
    20.5 x 14.5cm (42.5 x 36.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$1,500≈ $974≈ £768≈ €898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Rita by Norman Lindsay, c.1940, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Rita, c.1940
    Drawing · Paper
    59 x 45cm (86 x 70cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$13,000≈ $8,441≈ £6,655≈ €7,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. At the Ball by Norman Lindsay, 1942, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2024
    At the Ball, 1942
    Drawing · Paper
    49.5 x 38cm (framed 96 x 82cm)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 1
    A$4,400≈ $2,857≈ £2,253≈ €2,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Rapture by Norman Lindsay, c.1938, Pencil, sold Nov 2023
    Rapture, c.1938
    Drawing
    31.5x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 213
    A$1,000≈ $657≈ £522≈ €602HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Major Study for the Watercolour 'Mythological by Norman Lindsay, c.1934, Pencil, offered Nov 2023
    Major Study for the Watercolour 'Mythological, c.1934
    Drawing
    46x34cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Study for the Watercolour 'Olympus by Norman Lindsay, 1934, Pencil, offered Nov 2023
    Study for the Watercolour 'Olympus, 1934
    Drawing
    46.5x42.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Four Women, One with Mantilla by Norman Lindsay, c.1940, Pen & Ink, sold Aug 2023
    Four Women, One with Mantilla, c.1940
    Drawing
    25.5x19.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 98
    A$650≈ $416≈ £326≈ €381HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Lovers on the Grass, 1906, from 'The Thieves of Gaiety by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink, sold Aug 2023
    Lovers on the Grass, 1906, from 'The Thieves of Gaiety
    Drawing
    34x23.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 97
    A$1,700≈ $1,087≈ £852≈ €996HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. Imminent Summer by Norman Lindsay, c.1935, Pencil, sold Aug 2023
    Imminent Summer, c.1935
    Drawing
    16.5x21.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 96
    A$475≈ $304≈ £238≈ €278HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. Study for the Watercolour 'Olympus by Norman Lindsay, 1934, Pencil, offered Aug 2023
    Study for the Watercolour 'Olympus, 1934
    Drawing
    46.5x42.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. Study for an Oil Painting by Norman Lindsay, c.1932, Pencil, sold Aug 2023
    Study for an Oil Painting, c.1932
    Drawing
    27x31.5cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 94
    A$1,500≈ $959≈ £751≈ €879HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. Major Study for the Watercolour 'Mythological by Norman Lindsay, c.1934, Pencil, offered Aug 2023
    Major Study for the Watercolour 'Mythological, c.1934
    Drawing
    46x34cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. The Return by Norman Lindsay, c.1946, Pencil, sold Aug 2023
    The Return, c.1946
    Drawing
    32x23cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 92
    A$1,400≈ $895≈ £701≈ €820HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. On Board by Norman Lindsay, 1909, Pencil, sold Jul 2023
    On Board, 1909
    Drawing
    32x25cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 15
    A$650≈ $431≈ £338≈ €396HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. Studies of Hands by Norman Lindsay, c.1960, Pencil, sold Jul 2023
    Studies of Hands, c.1960
    Drawing
    21x42cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 14
    A$850≈ $564≈ £442≈ €518HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. Preliminary Study for 'Merchandise' by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Jun 2023
    Preliminary Study for 'Merchandise'
    Drawing · Paper
    39.5 x 41.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 92
    A$3,400≈ $2,275≈ £1,786≈ €2,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  19. Doreen by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold May 2023
    Doreen
    Drawing · Paper
    34 x 17.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 45
    A$2,200≈ $1,442≈ £1,159≈ €1,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  20. William Henry Shaw by Norman Lindsay, c.1940, Pencil, sold Dec 2022
    William Henry Shaw, c.1940
    Drawing
    24.5x15.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 46
    A$650≈ $443≈ £360≈ €421HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  21. Haven't We Met Before by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink, sold Dec 2022
    Haven't We Met Before
    Drawing
    21.5x18.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 45
    A$2,750≈ $1,875≈ £1,525≈ €1,779HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  22. Summertime by Norman Lindsay, c.1928, Pencil, sold Dec 2022
    Summertime, c.1928
    Drawing
    26x20cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 44
    A$1,300≈ $886≈ £721≈ €841HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. Margaret by Norman Lindsay, c.1938, Pencil, sold Dec 2022
    Margaret, c.1938
    Drawing
    20x26cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 43
    A$1,600≈ $1,091≈ £887≈ €1,035HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. Lady in Bushland Setting by Norman Lindsay, Pencil, sold Dec 2022
    Lady in Bushland Setting
    Drawing
    34x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 42
    A$1,000≈ $682≈ £554≈ €647HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  25. Figures in Garden by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Nov 2022
    Figures in Garden
    Drawing · Paper
    38.5 x 31cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 49
    A$1,800≈ $1,205≈ £997≈ €1,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  26. Study for The Duke's Pageant by Norman Lindsay, c.1952, pencil and ink on paper, sold Nov 2022
    Study for The Duke's Pageant, c.1952
    Drawing · Paper
    45.5 x 52.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 48
    A$3,600≈ $2,410≈ £1,995≈ €2,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  27. (Standing Nude) by Norman Lindsay, 1929, pencil on paper, sold Nov 2022
    (Standing Nude), 1929
    Drawing · Paper
    35 x 27cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 47
    A$1,800≈ $1,205≈ £997≈ €1,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  28. Good and Evil by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Oct 2022
    Good and Evil
    Drawing · Paper
    48.5 x 64cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 91
    A$3,400≈ $2,149≈ £1,899≈ €2,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. Merchandise by Norman Lindsay, ink and charcoal on paper, sold Oct 2022
    Merchandise
    Drawing · Paper
    61 x 52cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 90A
    A$13,000≈ $8,218≈ £7,262≈ €8,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. Study for 'Silenus Finds a Companion by Norman Lindsay, c.1940, Pencil, sold Aug 2022
    Study for 'Silenus Finds a Companion, c.1940
    Drawing
    48.5x54.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 6
    A$5,500≈ $3,792≈ £3,203≈ €3,791HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  31. Figure Posing by Norman Lindsay, c.1925, Pencil, sold May 2022
    Figure Posing, c.1925
    Drawing
    22.5x21cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 12
    A$2,000≈ $1,412≈ £1,132≈ €1,335HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  32. Rita by Norman Lindsay, Pencil, sold May 2022
    Rita
    Drawing
    28.5x23cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 11
    A$4,000≈ $2,824≈ £2,265≈ €2,670HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,750–3,750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  33. The Cloak facsimile etching image: 10.75 x 5.75 inches, framed: 24.5 x 20 inches by Norman Lindsay, pencil, sold May 2022
    The Cloak facsimile etching image: 10.75 x 5.75 inches, framed: 24.5 x 20 inchesAfter the artist
    Drawing
    10.75 x 5.75 inches, framed: 24.5 x 20 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 311
    $185≈ £151≈ €178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  34. Athena by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Athena
    Drawing · Paper
    60 x 40cm (95 x 70cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 89
    A$3,000≈ $2,248≈ £1,712≈ €2,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  35. Reclining Female Nude by Norman Lindsay, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Reclining Female Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    59 x 46cm (97 x 88cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 88
    A$2,800≈ $2,098≈ £1,598≈ €1,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  36. Married Soldiers Insurance by Norman Lindsay, pen and ink on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Married Soldiers Insurance
    Drawing · Paper
    44 x 32.5cm (69 x 53cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$850≈ $637≈ £485≈ €575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  37. I wouldn't mind doin' a bit more, missus, but me dorg's anxious to get away by Norman Lindsay, Pencil, sold Mar 2022
    I wouldn't mind doin' a bit more, missus, but me dorg's anxious to get away
    Drawing
    30x23cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 311
    A$650≈ $476≈ £364≈ €434HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. The Olympians by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink, sold Mar 2022
    The Olympians
    Drawing
    28x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 310
    A$750≈ $549≈ £420≈ €501HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  39. A Large Question by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink, sold Mar 2022
    A Large Question
    Drawing
    25x23.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 309
    A$850≈ $622≈ £476≈ €568HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  40. Your Face Seems Mighty Familiar by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink, sold Mar 2022
    Your Face Seems Mighty Familiar
    Drawing
    29x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 308
    A$1,000≈ $732≈ £560≈ €668HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  41. Called Up by Norman Lindsay, 1944, Ink & Wash, sold Mar 2022
    Called Up, 1944
    Drawing
    53x33.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 307
    A$2,000≈ $1,464≈ £1,121≈ €1,335HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  42. The Girl Who Slept in Their Chamber by Norman Lindsay, c.1940, Pen & Ink, sold Mar 2022
    The Girl Who Slept in Their Chamber, c.1940
    Drawing
    24x33cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 9
    A$2,250≈ $1,647≈ £1,261≈ €1,502HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  43. Studio Model by Norman Lindsay, 1939, Pen & Ink, sold Mar 2022
    Studio Model, 1939
    Drawing
    9.5x9.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$1,400≈ $1,025≈ £784≈ €935HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  44. Seated Nude with Tiara by Norman Lindsay, Pen & Ink with Pencil Shading, sold Mar 2022
    Seated Nude with Tiara
    Drawing
    22x14.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$750≈ $549≈ £420≈ €501HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  45. A Humane Man / In The Horrors by Norman Lindsay, 1903, Pencil & Ink, sold Dec 2021
    A Humane Man / In The Horrors, 1903
    Drawing
    29x33cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 132
    A$750≈ $529≈ £399≈ €469HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  46. The Duel by Norman Lindsay, Ink & Wash, sold Oct 2021
    The Duel
    Drawing
    39x25.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 17
    A$1,500≈ $1,125≈ £818≈ €967HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  47. The Arrival by Norman Lindsay, circa 1922, Pencil, sold Oct 2021
    The Arrival, circa 1922
    Drawing
    22x18cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 5
    A$750≈ $562≈ £409≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  48. The Time to Be Good by Norman Lindsay, circa 1902, Pen & Ink, sold Aug 2021
    The Time to Be Good, circa 1902
    Drawing
    36x36.3cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 56
    A$4,250≈ $3,124≈ £2,252≈ €2,654HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  49. The Magician's Arrival by Norman Lindsay, circa 1938, Pencil, sold Aug 2021
    The Magician's Arrival, circa 1938
    Drawing
    17.5x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 21
    A$1,000≈ $735≈ £530≈ €624HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  50. Model with Arranged Drapes c1925 by Norman Lindsay, c1925, pencil on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Model with Arranged Drapes c1925, c1925
    Drawing · Paper
    25.5 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 82
    A$3,068≈ $2,300≈ £1,661≈ €1,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗

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