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Norman Lindsay Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1879–1969

ArtSell has recorded 101 auction results for Norman Lindsay paintings between 2009 and 2026, and 73 of them sold (72%). Across 73 sales with a published price, the typical result was $12kSign up free to see to $39kSign up free to see (median $21kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is The Lute Player c1924, sold at Menzies in November 2024 for $112kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (54), Smith & Singer (23) and Davidson Auctions (17).

A$171,818≈ $111,848≈ £88,299≈ €105,897Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Lute Player c1924Menzies101auction results2009–2026years recorded72%sold$21kSign up free to seemedian price

Norman Lindsay paintings: key figures

Auction results
101
Sold rate
72%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$21kSign up free to see
Record price
$112kSign up free to see The Lute Player c1924, Menzies, Nov 2024

Top auction houses: Menzies (54), Smith & Singer (23), Davidson Auctions (17)

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  1. Ladies for Ransom 1939 by Norman Lindsay, 1939, oil on canvas, offered Aug 2019
    Ladies for Ransom 1939, 1939
    Oil · Canvas
    156 x 124.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$280,000–380,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Rita by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Aug 2019
    Rita
    Oil · Canvas
    38.3 x 33.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 26
    A$31,720≈ $21,461≈ £17,479≈ €19,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. The Model by Norman Lindsay, Oil on Canvas on Board, sold Jul 2019
    The Model
    Oil · Canvas
    21x17cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 183
    A$3,750≈ $2,645≈ £2,122≈ €2,359HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Maids of Atlantis by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Apr 2019
    Maids of Atlantis
    Oil · Canvas
    52 x 37 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. (Summer Idyll) (circa 1938) by Norman Lindsay, 1938, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2019
    (Summer Idyll) (circa 1938), 1938
    Oil · Canvas
    97 x 121.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$220,000–280,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Iris c1938 by Norman Lindsay, c1938, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2019
    Iris c1938, c1938
    Oil · Canvas
    55.5 x 43.5 cm; 93.0 x 66.5 cm (including frame)
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. The Sultan's Pleasure by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Nov 2018
    The Sultan's Pleasure
    Oil · Canvas
    34.0 x 24.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. The Showgirl by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Nov 2018
    The Showgirl
    Oil · Canvas
    36.5 x 30.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 17
    A$17,182≈ $12,463≈ £9,684≈ €10,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. The Spoil (1937) by Norman Lindsay, 1937, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    The Spoil (1937), 1937
    Oil · Canvas
    60.5 x 51 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 53
    A$20,740≈ $15,076≈ £11,736≈ €13,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. (Sisters) by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Aug 2018
    (Sisters)
    Oil · Canvas
    54 x 36 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  11. The Seventies (1942) by Norman Lindsay, 1942, oil on canvas, offered May 2018
    The Seventies (1942), 1942
    Oil · Canvas
    81.5 x 64.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$180,000–220,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. Portrait of Rita c1940 by Norman Lindsay, c1940, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2018
    Portrait of Rita c1940, c1940
    Oil · Canvas
    63.5 x 51.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. The Veil (Rita) c1940 by Norman Lindsay, c1940, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2018
    The Veil (Rita) c1940, c1940
    Oil · Canvas
    51.0 x 62.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$51,545≈ $39,029≈ £27,938≈ €32,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. The Mantilla 1941 by Norman Lindsay, 1941, oil on canvas on board, sold Nov 2017
    The Mantilla 1941, 1941
    Oil · Canvas
    56.0 x 48.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    A$67,500≈ $51,077≈ £37,927≈ €43,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. Back Nude Study c1940 by Norman Lindsay, c1940, oil on canvas on board, offered Nov 2017
    Back Nude Study c1940, c1940
    Oil · Canvas
    57.5 x 43.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Reclining Nude (also known as The Chaise Lounge) by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2017
    Reclining Nude (also known as The Chaise Lounge)
    Oil · Canvas
    47.0 x 59.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 45
    A$36,818≈ $29,013≈ £22,332≈ €24,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. Portrait of a Woman with Hat by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2016
    Portrait of a Woman with Hat
    Oil · Canvas
    39.0 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 59
    A$27,000≈ $20,407≈ £14,429≈ €18,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. Maids of Atlantis by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Nov 2015
    Maids of Atlantis
    Oil · Canvas
    52 x 37 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 81
    A$43,920≈ $31,687≈ £21,010≈ €29,750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  19. The Girl with Silver Hair (1930) by Norman Lindsay, 1930, oil on canvas on composition board, offered Nov 2015
    The Girl with Silver Hair (1930), 1930
    Oil · Canvas
    68 x 100 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–150,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  20. Rosemary Dobson (1949) by Norman Lindsay, 1949, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2015
    Rosemary Dobson (1949), 1949
    Oil · Canvas
    73.5 x 58 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Lust c1925 by Norman Lindsay, c1925, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2015
    Lust c1925, c1925
    Oil · Canvas
    75.5 x 57.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$29,455≈ $20,506≈ £13,476≈ €18,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. Exotica by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Sep 2015
    Exotica
    Oil · Canvas
    24.5 x 19.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$14,114≈ $9,826≈ £6,457≈ €8,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. (Diana) by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Aug 2015
    (Diana)
    Oil · Canvas
    49.3 x 33 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 108
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. The Captive by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, offered Aug 2015
    The Captive
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 50.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$28,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. The Bathers by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Jun 2015
    The Bathers
    Oil · Canvas
    19.0 x 14.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 166
    A$10,432≈ $8,075≈ £5,135≈ €7,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. Portrait of Olive by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Dec 2014
    Portrait of Olive
    Oil · Canvas
    55.0 x 49.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$16,000–22,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. The Pink Plumed Hat c1935 by Norman Lindsay, c1935, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2014
    The Pink Plumed Hat c1935, c1935
    Oil · Canvas
    60.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$36,818≈ $32,658≈ £19,919≈ €25,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$48,000–58,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. (Nude) by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2014
    (Nude)
    Oil · Canvas
    21 x 15.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 206
    A$11,590≈ $10,882≈ £6,421≈ €8,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. The Mantilla 1941 by Norman Lindsay, 1941, oil on canvas on board, offered Jul 2014
    The Mantilla 1941, 1941
    Oil · Canvas
    56.0 x 48.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Keepers of the Bull by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2014
    Keepers of the Bull
    Oil · Canvas
    60.0 x 49.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 28
    A$49,091≈ $46,339≈ £27,247≈ €34,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$48,000–58,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Lady in Pink c1934 by Norman Lindsay, c1934, oil on canvas on board, sold Mar 2014
    Lady in Pink c1934, c1934
    Oil · Canvas
    44.5 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 47
    A$54,000≈ $48,709≈ £29,538≈ €35,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Nude Frolic by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, offered Mar 2014
    Nude Frolic
    Oil · Canvas
    48.0 x 55.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. At the Court of Marguerite of Navarre c1920 by Norman Lindsay, c1920, oil on canvas on board, sold Oct 2013
    At the Court of Marguerite of Navarre c1920, c1920
    Oil · Canvas
    66.5 x 66.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$42,000≈ $39,916≈ £24,879≈ €29,262HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Picnic c1943 by Norman Lindsay, c1943, oil on canvas on board, sold Oct 2013
    Picnic c1943, c1943
    Oil · Canvas
    30.0 x 34.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 92
    A$28,000≈ $26,611≈ £16,586≈ €19,508HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Mantilla 1941 by Norman Lindsay, 1941, oil on canvas on board, sold Oct 2013
    Mantilla 1941, 1941
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 x 40.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 56
    A$85,000≈ $80,783≈ £50,351≈ €59,221HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. VANQUISHED by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Aug 2013
    VANQUISHED
    Oil · Canvas
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. PIRATES REWARD by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Aug 2013
    PIRATES REWARD
    Oil · Canvas
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$24,400≈ $21,876≈ £14,120≈ €16,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  38. THE SORCERER'S SERVANTS 1960 by Norman Lindsay, 1960, oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    THE SORCERER'S SERVANTS 1960, 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 61
    A$73,200≈ $72,624≈ £47,467≈ €55,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–90,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  39. Green Bracelet by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, offered Sep 2012
    Green Bracelet
    Oil · Canvas
    57.5 x 54.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. The Red Drape by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas board, sold Jun 2012
    The Red Drape
    Oil · Canvas
    32.5 x 23.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 102
    A$18,409≈ $18,775≈ £11,912≈ €14,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Repose c1940 by Norman Lindsay, c1940, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2012
    Repose c1940, c1940
    Oil · Canvas
    61.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 20
    A$73,636≈ $75,101≈ £47,647≈ €59,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. The Black Mantilla by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Mar 2012
    The Black Mantilla
    Oil · Canvas
    40.5 x 24.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 109
    A$19,636≈ $20,365≈ £12,888≈ €15,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–26,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Spellbound 1930 by Norman Lindsay, 1930, oil on canvas on board, sold Mar 2012
    Spellbound 1930, 1930
    Oil · Canvas
    58.0 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 62
    A$61,364≈ $63,641≈ £40,276≈ €48,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Portrait of Nancy by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    Portrait of Nancy
    Oil · Canvas
    49.0 x 38.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$41,727≈ $43,008≈ £27,350≈ €32,072Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. A Pensive Mood by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2011
    A Pensive Mood
    Oil · Canvas
    52.0 x 64.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Romantic Scene on a River by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Jun 2010
    Romantic Scene on a River
    Oil · Canvas
    34.0 x 26.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$24,000≈ $20,755≈ £13,854≈ €16,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. The Mantilla 1941 by Norman Lindsay, 1941, oil on canvas on board, offered Jun 2010
    The Mantilla 1941, 1941
    Oil · Canvas
    56.0 x 48.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$70,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. River Nymphs by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, sold Mar 2010
    River Nymphs
    Oil · Canvas
    41.5 x 33.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 85
    A$34,800≈ $31,794≈ £21,291≈ €23,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$28,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Portrait of Rita c1940 by Norman Lindsay, c1940, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2010
    Portrait of Rita c1940, c1940
    Oil · Canvas
    63.5 x 51.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 35
    A$37,200≈ $33,986≈ £22,759≈ €25,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. (Portrait of Olive) by Norman Lindsay, oil on canvas on board, offered Sep 2009
    (Portrait of Olive)
    Oil · Canvas
    56.0 x 49.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗

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