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Norman Lindsay Etchings: Value & Auction Prices

1879–1969

Norman Lindsay etchings have appeared at auction 320 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 295 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%. Half of the priced sales fell between $164Sign up free to see and $1.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $407Sign up free to see. Unknown Seas 1922 holds the top price on file: $12kSign up free to see at Menzies (September 2014). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (227), Leonard Joel (59) and Menzies (27).

A$13,500≈ $11,975≈ £7,304≈ €9,336Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUnknown Seas 1922Menzies320auction results2009–2026years recorded92%sold$407Sign up free to seemedian price

Norman Lindsay etchings: key figures

Auction results
320
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$407Sign up free to see
Record price
$12kSign up free to see Unknown Seas 1922, Menzies, Sep 2014

Top auction houses: Davidson Auctions (227), Leonard Joel (59), Menzies (27)

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  1. Little Scandals by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 70/550, offered Nov 2019
    Little Scandals
    Etching · ed. 70/550
    26x33cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1083
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Night's Frolic by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 30/550, offered Nov 2019
    Night's Frolic
    Etching · ed. 30/550
    30x24.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1082
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Virginity by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 357/550, sold Nov 2019
    Virginity
    Etching · ed. 357/550
    39x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1081
    A$140≈ $95≈ £74≈ €86HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Visitors to Hell by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 222/550, sold Nov 2019
    Visitors to Hell
    Etching · ed. 222/550
    33x45cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1080
    A$300≈ $204≈ £158≈ €185HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. The Pool by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 413/550, offered Nov 2019
    The Pool
    Etching · ed. 413/550
    24.5x18.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1078
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Toilet (2) by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 433/550, sold Nov 2019
    Toilet (2)
    Etching · ed. 433/550
    15.5x13.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1077
    A$190≈ $129≈ £100≈ €117HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Whispers by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 362/550, sold Nov 2019
    Whispers
    Etching · ed. 362/550
    12x11.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1076
    A$140≈ $95≈ £74≈ €86HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Toilet by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 509/550, sold Nov 2019
    Toilet
    Etching · ed. 509/550
    15.5x13.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1075
    A$200≈ $136≈ £106≈ €123HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Desire by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 129/550, sold Nov 2019
    Desire
    Etching · ed. 129/550
    28x23cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1074
    A$350≈ $238≈ £185≈ €216HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Priestess to the Magi by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 436/550, sold Nov 2019
    Priestess to the Magi
    Etching · ed. 436/550
    22.5x27.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1073
    A$275≈ $187≈ £145≈ €170HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. Tryst in Arcadia by Norman Lindsay, 1930, Etching & Stipple 14/55, sold Nov 2019
    Tryst in Arcadia, 1930
    Etching · ed. 14/55
    33.5x27.8cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 40
    A$1,700≈ $1,156≈ £898≈ €1,048HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. Bargains by Norman Lindsay, 1922, Etching, Soft Ground & Stipple 19/55, sold Nov 2019
    Bargains, 1922
    Etching · ed. 19/55
    11.9x12.4cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 39
    A$1,900≈ $1,292≈ £1,003≈ €1,171HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. Beauty's Fortune by Norman Lindsay, 1920, Etching, Engraving, Aquatint & Stipple 9/50, offered Nov 2019
    Beauty's Fortune, 1920
    Etching · ed. 9/50
    32.8x26.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. The Butterfly by Norman Lindsay, 1922, Etching, Soft Ground, Engraving & Stipple 5/55, sold Nov 2019
    The Butterfly, 1922
    Etching · ed. 5/55
    15.1x12.3cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 37
    A$1,600≈ $1,088≈ £845≈ €986HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,600–2,250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. C Sharp Minor Quartet by Norman Lindsay, 1927, Etching, Engraving & Stipple 50/55, offered Nov 2019
    C Sharp Minor Quartet, 1927
    Etching · ed. 50/55
    37.9x30.3cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. The Song 1918 by Norman Lindsay, 1918, etching, sold Sep 2019
    The Song 1918, 1918
    Etching · ed. 27/120
    20.0 x 15.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$1,718≈ $1,163≈ £941≈ €1,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Menzies ↗
  17. This Shrine 1919 by Norman Lindsay, 1919, etching, soft ground, engraving and foul biting, sold Sep 2019
    This Shrine 1919, 1919
    Etching · ed. 9/40
    21.5 x 21.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 112
    A$3,191≈ $2,160≈ £1,747≈ €1,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. Virtue 1921 by Norman Lindsay, 1921, etching, offered Sep 2019
    Virtue 1921, 1921
    Etching · ed. 40/40
    32.5 x 26.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. The C Sharp Minor Quartet'. The Bloomfield Galleries certificate of authenticity by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 18/550, sold Sep 2019
    The C Sharp Minor Quartet'. The Bloomfield Galleries certificate of authenticity
    Etching · ed. 18/550
    38x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1064L
    A$400≈ $275≈ £221≈ €248HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. Folio of Two Facsimile Etchings. 'Columbine' (22x21cm); & 'Your Fate' (14x11.5cm) by Norman Lindsay, Facsimile Etching 152/550 (2), sold Jun 2019
    Folio of Two Facsimile Etchings. 'Columbine' (22x21cm); & 'Your Fate' (14x11.5cm)
    Etching · ed. 152/550
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 234
    A$200≈ $138≈ £109≈ €124HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$180–350View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  21. Night's Garden (1927) by Norman Lindsay, 1927, etching, aquatint, engraving and stipple on paper, sold Jul 2018
    Night's Garden (1927), 1927
    Etching · Paper · ed. edition of 45
    35 x 26.7 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 7
    A$3,172≈ $2,332≈ £1,790≈ €2,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. Micomicon by Norman Lindsay, etching, engraving, stipple, sold Jun 2018
    Micomicon
    Etching · ed. ed. "26/50" l.r to c. margin
    32.5 x 26cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3062
    A$2,300≈ $1,745≈ £1,308≈ €1,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  23. 'Sea Magic' No334, 'Amoured' No 13, 'Beauty's Fortune' No 564 by Norman Lindsay, Three x Odana Bloomfield Limited Edition Facsimile Etchings, sold May 2018
    'Sea Magic' No334, 'Amoured' No 13, 'Beauty's Fortune' No 564
    Etching · ed. Three x Odana Bloomfield Limited Edition Facsimile Etchings
    40 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 55A
    A$750≈ $562≈ £416≈ €472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  24. Beethoven 1921 by Norman Lindsay, 1921, etching, engraving and stipple, sold Apr 2018
    Beethoven 1921, 1921
    Etching · ed. 18/50
    33.0 x 28.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 140
    A$3,436≈ $2,602≈ £1,862≈ €2,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Tom O'Bedlam 1918 by Norman Lindsay, 1918, etching and engraving, sold Apr 2018
    Tom O'Bedlam 1918, 1918
    Etching · ed. 14/30
    31.0 x 26.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 137
    A$2,700≈ $2,044≈ £1,463≈ €1,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Sep 2017
    (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045)
    Etching
    16.5 x 12.5cm (plate)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3063
    A$2,000≈ $1,598≈ £1,198≈ €1,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  27. (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Sep 2017
    (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045)
    Etching
    12 x 10cm (plate)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3062
    A$2,300≈ $1,837≈ £1,378≈ €1,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  28. (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Sep 2017
    (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045)
    Etching · ed. edition 28/50
    29.5 x 24.4cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3060
    A$3,000≈ $2,397≈ £1,797≈ €2,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. Adolescence 1923 by Norman Lindsay, 1923, etching, engraving, stipple and roulette on paper, sold Apr 2016
    Adolescence 1923, 1923
    Etching · Paper
    30 x 28.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 141
    A$4,270≈ $3,221≈ £2,296≈ €2,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Smith & Singer ↗
  30. Good Morning by Norman Lindsay, 1921, etching no.49, sold Mar 2016
    Good Morning, 1921
    Etching
    29 x 32cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 55
    A$4,000≈ $3,040≈ £2,137≈ €2,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  31. Lands of Afternoon 1923 by Norman Lindsay, 1923, etching and stipple on paper, sold Oct 2015
    Lands of Afternoon 1923, 1923
    Etching · Paper
    35.4 x 29cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 123
    A$3,416≈ $2,470≈ £1,611≈ €2,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. Lesbia 1921 by Norman Lindsay, 1921, soft ground etching and stipple, sold Sep 2015
    Lesbia 1921, 1921
    Etching · ed. 22/50
    13.5 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 244
    A$3,191≈ $2,221≈ £1,460≈ €1,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  33. Castle Fanfrolico 1927 by Norman Lindsay, 1927, etching, offered Sep 2015
    Castle Fanfrolico 1927, 1927
    Etching · ed. edition of 40
    25.0 x 40.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 243
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Adventure by Norman Lindsay, 1921, etching, engraving and soft-ground, sold Sep 2015
    Adventure, 1921
    Etching · ed. edition 22/50
    28.5 x 25.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$3,000≈ $2,138≈ £1,387≈ €1,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  35. The Innocents 1925 by Norman Lindsay, 1925, etching on paper, sold Jul 2015
    The Innocents 1925, 1925
    Etching · Paper
    35.2 x 30.4 cm (plate)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 115
    A$4,636≈ $3,417≈ £2,197≈ €3,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  36. A Summer Day Andante 1925 by Norman Lindsay, 1925, etching, aquatint and engraving on paper, sold Jul 2015
    A Summer Day Andante 1925, 1925
    Etching · Paper
    33.6 x 38 cm (plate)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 113
    A$4,270≈ $3,147≈ £2,023≈ €2,896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. Death in the Garden 1923 by Norman Lindsay, 1923, etching, engraving and stipple, sold Jun 2015
    Death in the Garden 1923, 1923
    Etching · ed. 2/55
    33.0 x 26.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 197
    A$2,455≈ $1,900≈ £1,208≈ €1,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  38. Moonstruck 1934 aquatint and etching by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Mar 2015
    Moonstruck 1934 aquatint and etching
    Etching · ed. edition 17/40
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 69
    A$1,800≈ $1,424≈ £955≈ €1,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  39. O Man! Take Heed 1922 etching, engraving, stipple and roulette by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Mar 2015
    O Man! Take Heed 1922 etching, engraving, stipple and roulette
    Etching · ed. edition 14/55
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 68
    A$2,800≈ $2,215≈ £1,485≈ €2,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  40. Light Lyrics 1926 by Norman Lindsay, 1926, etching, sold Dec 2014
    Light Lyrics 1926, 1926
    Etching · ed. 45/45
    30.0 x 25.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 280
    A$2,086≈ $1,722≈ £1,098≈ €1,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,400View at Menzies ↗
  41. The Talking Breasts 1920 soft plate etching by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Dec 2014
    The Talking Breasts 1920 soft plate etching
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 207
    A$5,000≈ $4,220≈ £2,696≈ €3,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  42. Lady with Fan etching, rare proof 27.5 x 20cm by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Nov 2014
    Lady with Fan etching, rare proof 27.5 x 20cm
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3031
    A$1,400≈ $1,223≈ £777≈ €982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  43. Danse Macabre 1917 drypoint etching and roulette 20.5 x 25.5cm by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Nov 2014
    Danse Macabre 1917 drypoint etching and roulette 20.5 x 25.5cm
    Etching
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3030
    A$1,200≈ $1,049≈ £666≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$0–0View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. Unknown Seas 1922 by Norman Lindsay, 1922, etching, engraving and stipple, sold Sep 2014
    Unknown Seas 1922, 1922
    Etching · ed. 39/55
    36.5 x 29.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 487
    A$13,500≈ $11,975≈ £7,304≈ €9,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. O Man! Take Heed 1922 etching, engraving, stipple and roulette 36/55 signed and dated lower right: Norman Lindsay by Norman Lindsay, 1922, etching, sold Sep 2014
    O Man! Take Heed 1922 etching, engraving, stipple and roulette 36/55 signed and dated lower right: Norman Lindsay, 1922
    Etching
    editioned lower left 32 x 28.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 40
    A$3,800≈ $3,431≈ £2,118≈ €2,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  46. Promise 1919 etching, drypoint and roulette, ed. 3/40 signed lower right: Norman Lindsay by Norman Lindsay, etching, sold Sep 2014
    Promise 1919 etching, drypoint and roulette, ed. 3/40 signed lower right: Norman Lindsay
    Etching
    editioned lower left 26 x 14.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 39
    A$3,400≈ $3,070≈ £1,895≈ €2,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. Beethoven 1921 etching, engraving and stipple signed lower right, edition 40/50 32 x 28cm Literature: by Norman Lindsay, Bloomfield, Lin, The Complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay, Odana Editions, Sydney 1998, p.235, cat.223 (illus.), sold Sep 2014
    Beethoven 1921 etching, engraving and stipple signed lower right, edition 40/50 32 x 28cm Literature:
    Etching · Linen · ed. Bloomfield, Lin, The Complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay, Odana Editions, Sydney 1998, p.235, cat.22
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 38
    A$1,600≈ $1,445≈ £892≈ €1,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  48. Oblation 1920 by Norman Lindsay, 1920, etching, aquatint and stipple, sold Jul 2014
    Oblation 1920, 1920
    Etching · ed. 23/45
    25.0 x 17.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 150
    A$4,909≈ $4,634≈ £2,725≈ €3,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Desire 1919 by Norman Lindsay, 1919, etching, drypoint, engraving and roulette, sold Jul 2014
    Desire 1919, 1919
    Etching · ed. 8/40
    27.5 x 23.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 149
    A$11,659≈ $11,006≈ £6,471≈ €8,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Who Comes? 1918 by Norman Lindsay, 1918, etching, engraving and stipple, sold Jul 2014
    Who Comes? 1918, 1918
    Etching · ed. 12/30
    28.5 x 25.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 148
    A$2,700≈ $2,549≈ £1,499≈ €1,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,000View at Menzies ↗

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