Sidney Nolan Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1917–1992

Of the 445 lots by Sidney Nolan (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 351 found a buyer (79%). Across 351 sales with a published price, the typical result was $4.5kSign up free to see to $50.6kSign up free to see (median $19.2kSign up free to see). Ned Kelly and Horse 1955 holds the top price on file: $2.4MSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (April 2026). Most results come from Menzies (181), Smith & Singer (110) and Deutscher and Hackett (84).

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All oil paintings results

1. 
   The Journey, 1978

   Oil · Canvas

   122.5 x 153.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 101
   A$9,818≈ $10,258≈ £6,368≈ €7,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
2. 
   Greece 1958, 1958

   Oil · Board

   25.5 x 30.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 100
   A$3,682≈ $3,847≈ £2,388≈ €2,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Menzies ↗
3. 
   Ayers Rock 1984, 1984

   Oil · Canvas

   160.0 x 259.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 75
   A$29,455≈ $30,775≈ £19,105≈ €23,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Menzies ↗
4. 
   Figure at Harar 1963, 1963

   Oil · Board

   151.0 x 120.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 51
   A$42,955≈ $44,879≈ £27,862≈ €34,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   Hanged Crucifix 1979, 1979

   Oil · Board

   121.0 x 90.0 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 48
   A$46,636≈ $48,725≈ £30,249≈ €37,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
6. 
   Parkville 1944-45, 1944-45

   Oil · Board

   60.5 x 91.0 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 22
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   Mask III 1979, 1979

   Oil · Canvas

   101.5 x 76.0 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 19
   A$49,091≈ $51,290≈ £31,841≈ €39,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
8. 
   Blossom 1979, 1979

   Oil · Canvas

   152.5 x 122.0 cm

   Menzies · Sep 13, 2012 · Lot 7
   A$12,273≈ $12,823≈ £7,961≈ €9,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
9. 
   Antarctic Explorer, 1964

   Oil · Board

   122.0 x 122.0 cm

   Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 29, 2012 · Lot 54
   A$43,200≈ $44,833≈ £28,296≈ €35,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
10. 
    Gorilla 1963, 1963

    Oil · Board

    122.0 x 152.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 114
    A$39,273≈ $40,055≈ £25,412≈ €31,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
11. 
    Figure 1972, 1972

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 98
    A$22,091≈ $22,531≈ £14,294≈ €17,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
12. 
    Central Australian Landscape 1953, 1953

    Oil · Board

    73.5 x 91.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 83
    A$50,318≈ $51,319≈ £32,559≈ €40,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
13. 
    Kate Kelly 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 90.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 70
    A$52,773≈ $53,823≈ £34,147≈ €42,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
14. 
    Cave

    Oil · Canvas

    153.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 66
    A$12,273≈ $12,517≈ £7,941≈ €9,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$13,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Sandstorm (Burke and Wills) 1985, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    183.0 x 160.0 cm (each)

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 35
    A$206,727≈ $210,841≈ £133,765≈ €165,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–200,000View at Menzies ↗
16. 
    Rider and Crucifix 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 90.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 20, 2012 · Lot 17
    A$49,091≈ $50,068≈ £31,765≈ €39,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Kelly and Gallipoli Soldier, circa 1959

    Oil · Board

    30 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Mar 25, 2012 · Lot 23
    A$15,000≈ $15,585≈ £9,804≈ €11,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
18. 
    Face 1979, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    114.0 x 109.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 22, 2012 · Lot 134
    A$36,818≈ $38,184≈ £24,166≈ €29,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
19. 
    Dig (Burke and Wills) 1985, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    183.0 x 160.0 cm (each)

    Menzies · Mar 22, 2012 · Lot 50
    A$266,727≈ $276,623≈ £175,066≈ €210,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–240,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    Ned Kelly and Mounted Trooper 1964, 1964

    Oil · Board

    152.5 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 22, 2012 · Lot 41
    A$542,727≈ $562,862≈ £356,219≈ €427,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$450,000–650,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    Kate Kelly Pursued by Constable Fitzpatrick c1945, c1945

    Oil · Board

    63.5 x 76.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 22, 2012 · Lot 33
    A$182,727≈ $189,506≈ £119,933≈ €143,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Menzies ↗
22. 
    Mask 1980, 1980

    Oil · Canvas

    101.5 x 75.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 22, 2012 · Lot 19
    A$56,455≈ $58,549≈ £37,054≈ €44,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
23. 
    Miner 1972, 1972

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 125
    A$29,455≈ $30,359≈ £19,306≈ €22,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$24,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
24. 
    Figure 1972, 1972

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 122
    A$22,091≈ $22,769≈ £14,480≈ €16,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–22,000View at Menzies ↗
25. 
    Flowers 3 1977, 1977

    Oil · Board · ed. 3/1977

    121.0 x 90.5 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 118
    A$22,091≈ $22,769≈ £14,480≈ €16,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
26. 
    Lost Armour 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    90.0 x 121.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 57
    A$56,455≈ $58,188≈ £37,004≈ €43,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
27. 
    Kelly 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 90.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 21
    A$60,136≈ $61,982≈ £39,416≈ €46,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    Giraffes

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 151.0 cm

    Menzies · Dec 8, 2011 · Lot 1
    A$49,091≈ $50,598≈ £32,177≈ €37,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    Bribie Island

    Oil · Paper

    30.0 x 25.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Nov 30, 2011 · Lot 159
    A$2,640≈ $2,691≈ £1,716≈ €2,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
30. 
    Central Australia, 1968

    Oil · Paper

    24.0 x 29.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Nov 30, 2011 · Lot 86
    A$4,320≈ $4,403≈ £2,808≈ €3,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
31. 
    Central Australian Landscape

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 75.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Nov 30, 2011 · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
32. 
    Head with Red Hair 1964, oil on board, signed and dated verso, 118 x 118cm

    Oil

    Leonard Joel · Nov 28, 2011 · Lot 66
    A$18,000≈ $17,883≈ £11,498≈ €13,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
33. 
    Cave

    Oil · Canvas

    153.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 119
    A$11,045≈ $11,316≈ £7,166≈ €8,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–14,000View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Miner I 1972, 1972

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 62
    A$33,136≈ $33,948≈ £21,500≈ €24,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–34,000View at Menzies ↗
35. 
    The Flogging - Burke and Wills 1985, 1985

    Oil · Board

    183.0 x 160.0 cm (each)

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 50
    A$194,727≈ $199,498≈ £126,344≈ €145,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$160,000–200,000View at Menzies ↗
36. 
    Landscape - Man and Camel 1966, 1966

    Oil · Board

    120.5 x 120.5 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 35
    A$266,727≈ $273,262≈ £173,060≈ €199,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$220,000–280,000View at Menzies ↗
37. 
    Mother and Armour 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 90.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 25
    A$51,545≈ $52,808≈ £33,444≈ €38,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
38. 
    Africa - Seated Beggar 1963, 1963

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 151.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 20
    A$36,818≈ $37,720≈ £23,889≈ €27,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$32,000–38,000View at Menzies ↗
39. 
    Girl and Flowers 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    102.5 x 91.0 cm

    Menzies · Sep 14, 2011 · Lot 10
    A$27,000≈ $27,662≈ £17,518≈ €20,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
40. 
    Outback, Western Queensland, c.1948

    Oil · Board

    62.5 x 74.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Aug 31, 2011 · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
41. 
    Miner II 1972, 1972

    Oil · Board

    120.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 122
    A$27,000≈ $28,374≈ £17,761≈ €19,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–34,000View at Menzies ↗
42. 
    Bronze Vessel 1979, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    152.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 104
    A$29,455≈ $30,954≈ £19,375≈ €21,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
43. 
    Antarctic 1964, 1964

    Oil · Canvas

    122.5 x 122.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 75
    A$46,636≈ $49,010≈ £30,677≈ €34,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$38,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
44. 
    "Action" Burke and Wills 1985, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    183.0 x 160.0 cm each panel

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 53
    A$194,727≈ $204,639≈ £128,091≈ €143,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    Moonlight 1980, 1980

    Oil · Board

    90.0 x 120.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 35
    A$170,727≈ $179,417≈ £112,304≈ €126,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
46. 
    Ape 1963, 1963

    Oil · Board

    121.0 x 151.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 23
    A$41,727≈ $43,851≈ £27,448≈ €30,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
47. 
    Mask 1979, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    100.0 x 75.0 cm

    Menzies · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 18
    A$46,636≈ $49,010≈ £30,677≈ €34,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
48. 
    Figure And Bird In Landscape

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 75.0 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Apr 20, 2011 · Lot 57
    A$10,800≈ $11,517≈ £7,036≈ €7,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
49. 
    Foreign Devil (Silk Road series) 1986, 1986

    Oil · Canvas

    153.5 x 122.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 24, 2011 · Lot 59
    A$14,400≈ $14,649≈ £9,063≈ €10,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
50. 
    Police 1979, 1979

    Oil · Board

    90.0 x 122.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 24, 2011 · Lot 49
    A$52,800≈ $53,713≈ £33,232≈ €38,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗

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