Sidney Nolan Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1917–1992

Of the 1,099 lots by Sidney Nolan (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 1,036 found a buyer (94%). The median price realised is $1.4kSign up free to see across 1,034 priced sales; the middle half sold for $701Sign up free to see–$2.9kSign up free to see. Glenrowan holds the top price on file: $484kSign up free to see at Deutscher and Hackett (August 2017). Sales were recorded mainly at Leonard Joel (842), Menzies (109) and Deutscher and Hackett (68).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   (Mountain Landscape), c.1965

   Mixed media · Paper

   52 x 63.5cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 12
   A$1,100≈ $798≈ £586≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   (Still life with Crucifix and Apples), c.1961

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 11
   A$2,400≈ $1,742≈ £1,279≈ €1,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   (Homage to Giacometti), c.1955

   Drawing · Paper

   30.5 x 25.5cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 10
   A$800≈ $581≈ £426≈ €493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
4. 
   (Lovers and Dog), c.1965

   Drawing · Paper

   35.5 x 44cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 9
   A$480≈ $348≈ £256≈ €296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   (Drought Sculpture)

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 8
   A$700≈ $508≈ £373≈ €432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
6. 
   (Kelly Head and Horse), c.1958

   Mixed media · Paper

   25.5 x 30.5cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 7
   A$1,400≈ $1,016≈ £746≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
7. 
   Lowell: Imitations, 1965

   Mixed media · Paper

   30.5 x 25.5cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 6
   A$950≈ $689≈ £506≈ €586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
8. 
   (Shakespeare Sonnets, Winged Skull), c.1963

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 5
   A$2,800≈ $2,032≈ £1,492≈ €1,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
9. 
   (Ram), c.1958

   Mixed media · Paper

   30.5 x 25.5cm

   Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 4
   A$1,100≈ $798≈ £586≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
10. 
    (Figure and Skull), 1965

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · May 7, 2026 · Lot 3
    A$950≈ $689≈ £506≈ €586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
11. 
    Figure in a Landscape signed 'nolan' (lower right); further signed and dated 'Nolan/1969' (verso) mixed media on paper Dimensions:51.2 x 75 cm

    Mixed media · Paper

    51.2 x 75 cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Mar 31, 2026 · Lot 178
    £1,700≈ $2,251≈ €1,958HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
12. 
    Two Men in a Canoe, New Guinea

    Drawing · Board

    52x75.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    Central Australia, 1960s

    Drawing · Paper

    51x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 24
    A$6,500≈ $4,593≈ £3,436≈ €3,975HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–11,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    Constable Fitzpatrick and Kate Kelly

    Drawing

    54 x 69cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Feb 26, 2026 · Lot 117
    £850≈ $1,152≈ €975HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
15. 
    Drought, 1955

    Drawing · Paper

    25.5 x 30.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 102
    A$550≈ $391≈ £286≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
16. 
    Figures, Lowell, 1965

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 100
    A$500≈ $356≈ £260≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
17. 
    Figure and Sculpture: Homage to Giacometti, 1955

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 99
    A$650≈ $462≈ £338≈ €388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
18. 
    Desert Landscape, c.1960

    Mixed media · Paper

    52 x 63.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 98
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
19. 
    Two Heads: Homage to Giacometti, 1955

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 97
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
20. 
    Face

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 96
    A$600≈ $427≈ £312≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
21. 
    Kelly and Horse, 1958

    Drawing · Paper

    21 x 27cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 95
    A$700≈ $498≈ £364≈ €418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
22. 
    (Deity – The Guide), c.1961

    Mixed media · Paper

    63.5 x 52.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 94
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
23. 
    The Whole World Stinks, Dante ‘Divine Comedy' series, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    56.5 x 76.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 93
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
24. 
    Prometheus, 1967

    Oil · Paper

    25.5 x 30.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 91
    A$450≈ $320≈ £234≈ €269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
25. 
    (Sculpture), 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 90
    A$420≈ $299≈ £218≈ €251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
26. 
    (Simpson Desert), c.1968

    Mixed media · Paper

    52 x 76cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 89
    A$700≈ $498≈ £364≈ €418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
27. 
    (Drought Animal), c.1953

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 88
    A$500≈ $356≈ £260≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
28. 
    (Merry Christmas), c.1962

    Mixed media · Paper

    63.5 x 52cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 87
    A$1,700≈ $1,209≈ £884≈ €1,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
29. 
    Woman and Centaur above a City Skyline, 1984

    Mixed media · Paper

    76 x 61cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 86
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
30. 
    Sculptor, c.1986

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 85
    A$1,000≈ $711≈ £520≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
31. 
    Sculpture, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 84
    A$500≈ $356≈ £260≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
32. 
    Abstract, c.1955

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 83
    A$450≈ $320≈ £234≈ €269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
33. 
    Central Australia and Crown

    Mixed media · Paper

    28.5 x 21cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 82
    A$550≈ $391≈ £286≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
34. 
    Verve, c.1956

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet); 27.5 x 25.5cm (image, approx.)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 81
    A$500≈ $356≈ £260≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
35. 
    Two Figures (Robert Lowell), c.1965

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 80
    A$400≈ $284≈ £208≈ €239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
36. 
    Abstract Figure, 1962

    Drawing · Paper

    52 x 64cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 79
    A$600≈ $427≈ £312≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
37. 
    L'Oeil, 1957

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 78
    A$550≈ $391≈ £286≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
38. 
    Figure and Child

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 77
    A$2,200≈ $1,564≈ £1,143≈ €1,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
39. 
    Greek Theme: Figure and Horse, c.1956

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 76
    A$280≈ $199≈ £146≈ €167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
40. 
    Carcass, c.1968

    Drawing · Paper

    42 x 59cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 75
    A$240≈ $171≈ £125≈ €143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
41. 
    Himmelfarb, Riders in the Chariot, Patrick White, c.1961

    Mixed media · Paper

    63.5 x 52cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 73
    A$600≈ $427≈ £312≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
42. 
    Descent from The Cross, c.1965

    Mixed media · Paper

    25.5 x 30.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 72
    A$600≈ $427≈ £312≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
43. 
    Bearded Man, c.1961

    Mixed media · Paper

    63.5 x 52cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 71
    A$750≈ $533≈ £390≈ €448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
44. 
    Lowell: Imitations, 1965

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 69
    A$2,000≈ $1,422≈ £1,039≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
45. 
    Figure Driving a Cart, c.1965

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 68
    A$400≈ $284≈ £208≈ €239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
46. 
    Flatterer, Dante Divine Comedy, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    57 x 76cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 67
    A$600≈ $427≈ £312≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
47. 
    Homage to Giacometti, c.1955

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 65
    A$750≈ $533≈ £390≈ €448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
48. 
    Lovers, c.1965

    Drawing · Paper

    52 x 63.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 64
    A$800≈ $569≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
49. 
    Sculptor, c.1986

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 63
    A$500≈ $356≈ £260≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
50. 
    Woman

    Mixed media · Paper

    25.5 x 30.5cm

    Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 62
    A$1,000≈ $711≈ £520≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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