Sidney Nolan Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1917–1992

Of the 1,151 lots by Sidney Nolan (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 1,067 found a buyer (93%). The median price realised is $1.5kSign up free to see across 1,067 priced sales; the middle half sold for $715Sign up free to see–$3kSign 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), Deutscher and Hackett (115) and Menzies (109).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Head, c.1961

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 6
   A$2,600≈ $1,849≈ £1,351≈ €1,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   Shakespeare Sonnets, c.1963

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 5
   A$4,200≈ $2,986≈ £2,183≈ €2,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   Woman in the Mountains, 1983

   Mixed media · Paper

   57 x 76cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 4
   A$1,100≈ $782≈ £572≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,400–2,400View at Leonard Joel ↗
4. 
   Riders in the Chariot, 1961

   Mixed media · Paper

   64 x 52.5 cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 3
   A$1,200≈ $853≈ £624≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   Landscape with Mountain and Aeroplane, 1967

   Mixed media · Paper

   25.5 x 30.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 2
   A$1,100≈ $782≈ £572≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
6. 
   Flowers and Vase, 1961

   Mixed media · Paper

   63.5 x 52cm

   Leonard Joel · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 1A
   A$3,800≈ $2,702≈ £1,975≈ €2,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
7. 
   Abstract landscape, c.1955 – 56

   Oil · Paper

   25.0 x 30.0 cm 43.0 x 46.0 cm (frame)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Dec 9, 2025 · Lot 18
   A$4,295≈ $2,851≈ £2,140≈ €2,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
8. 
   Head, c.1955 – 56

   Oil · Paper

   30.0 x 24.0 cm 41.0 x 48.0 cm (frame)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Dec 9, 2025 · Lot 17
   A$3,191≈ $2,118≈ £1,590≈ €1,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
9. 
   Church with harbour background, c.1955 – 56

   Oil · Paper

   24.5 x 30.0 cm 43.0 x 46.0 cm (frame)

   Deutscher and Hackett · Dec 9, 2025 · Lot 16
   A$14,727≈ $9,775≈ £7,338≈ €8,400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
10. 
    Constable Fitzpatrick and Kate Kelly

    Drawing

    54 x 69cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Oct 27, 2025 · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
11. 
    Prometheus unbound, 1967

    Mixed media · Paper

    51.0 x 75.5 cm 75.0 x 100.0 cm (frame)

    Deutscher and Hackett · Oct 14, 2025 · Lot 30
    A$7,977≈ $5,147≈ £3,881≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–12,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
12. 
    Burke at the Oasis

    Drawing

    52x76cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 10
    A$14,000≈ $9,176≈ £6,908≈ €7,931HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    Untitled

    Drawing

    Sworders · Oct 7, 2025 · Lot 339
    £260≈ $349≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Sworders ↗
14. 
    Kelly 1954, 1954

    felt tip pen on paper · Paper

    29.5 x 24.5 cm

    Menzies · Aug 20, 2025 · Lot 88
    A$39,273≈ $25,289≈ £18,764≈ €21,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
15. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · ed. 106/125

    40.1 x 54.3cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Jul 3, 2025 · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
16. 
    FISH

    Drawing

    7 x 11in. (17.78 x 27.94cm)

    Whyte's · Jun 30, 2025 · Lot 112
    €640≈ $750≈ £548HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–1,000View at Whyte's ↗
17. 
    Head of Christ

    Mixed media · Paper

    24x22cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 7
    A$5,500≈ $3,527≈ £2,655≈ €3,150HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
18. 
    Kelly, Glenrowan Nocturne 1981, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    61.0 x 76.0 cm; 98.0 x 110.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Apr 9, 2025 · Lot 116
    A$36,818≈ $22,112≈ £17,305≈ €20,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
19. 
    Leda and the Swan 1969, 1969

    Oil · Paper

    65.0 x 52.0 cm; 87.0 x 75.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Apr 9, 2025 · Lot 110
    A$5,645≈ $3,390≈ £2,653≈ €3,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
20. 
    (Gallipoli series) 1962, 1962

    Oil · Paper

    64.0 x 52.0 cm; 89.0 x 76.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Apr 9, 2025 · Lot 109
    A$5,891≈ $3,538≈ £2,769≈ €3,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
21. 
    Untitled

    Mixed media · Paper

    51.2 x 75 cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Mar 27, 2025 · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
22. 
    Untitled

    Mixed media · Paper

    30.3 x 25.2 cm

    Chiswick Auctions · Mar 27, 2025 · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
23. 
    TWO NUDES: MRS FRASER AND JACK SMITH IN THE BUSH

    Oil · Paper

    47cm x 61cm (18 ½in x 24in)

    Lyon & Turnbull · Jan 15, 2025 · Lot 311
    £1,764≈ $2,155≈ €2,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
24. 
    (A Collection of Three Works on Paper) 1955-56, 1955-56

    Oil · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm (each)

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 113
    A$17,182≈ $11,185≈ £8,830≈ €10,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
25. 
    Gallipoli c1965, c1965

    Oil · Paper

    61.5 x 49.0 cm

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 111
    A$5,645≈ $3,675≈ £2,901≈ €3,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
26. 
    Central Australia IV 1966, 1966

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 75.0 cm; 69.5 x 93.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 102
    A$7,364≈ $4,794≈ £3,784≈ €4,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
27. 
    Adelaide Woman 1964, 1964

    Oil · Paper

    63.5 x 51.0 cm; 93.0 x 80.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 101
    A$13,500≈ $8,788≈ £6,938≈ €8,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
28. 
    Kelly on Horse c1962, c1962

    Oil · Paper

    49.0 x 62.5 cm

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 72
    A$22,091≈ $14,381≈ £11,353≈ €13,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
29. 
    Burke at Cooper Creek 1966, 1966

    Oil · Paper

    76.0 x 52.0 cm; 90.0 x 66.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 12
    A$20,864≈ $13,582≈ £10,722≈ €12,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
30. 
    Italian Crucifix – Verve, 1956

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm

    Deutscher and Hackett · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 8
    A$7,977≈ $5,336≈ £4,110≈ €4,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
31. 
    The Jerilderie Letter: Edward Kelly 1966, 1966

    Drawing · Paper

    63.5 x 52 cm

    Smith & Singer · Jul 24, 2024 · Lot 20
    A$27,000≈ $17,829≈ £13,802≈ €16,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
32. 
    Ned Kelly

    Drawing · ed. 3/8

    Dreweatts · Jul 3, 2024 · Lot 25
    £1,000≈ $1,270≈ €1,181HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Dreweatts ↗
33. 
    Kelly c1968, c1968

    Oil · Paper

    30.5 x 25.0 cm; 95.0 x 80.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Jun 26, 2024 · Lot 14
    A$14,727≈ $9,806≈ £7,748≈ €9,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
34. 
    Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, c.1987

    spray enamel on paper · Paper

    57.5 x 107cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 73
    A$4,400≈ $2,926≈ £2,307≈ €2,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
35. 
    Woman and Centaur Above the City, 1984

    Mixed media · Paper

    76 x 61cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 72
    A$2,600≈ $1,729≈ £1,363≈ €1,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
36. 
    Shakespeare Sonnet, c.1963

    Mixed media · Paper

    63.5 x 51cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 66
    A$2,000≈ $1,330≈ £1,049≈ €1,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
37. 
    Figures in Landscape, c.1963

    Mixed media · Paper

    51 x 63.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 48
    A$3,200≈ $2,128≈ £1,678≈ €1,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
38. 
    Woman

    Drawing · Paper

    63.5 x 52cm (sheet); 55 x 31cm (image, approx.)

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 44
    A$2,000≈ $1,330≈ £1,049≈ €1,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
39. 
    Shark, 1972

    Mixed media · Paper

    28.6 x 24cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 23
    A$1,400≈ $931≈ £734≈ €869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
40. 
    Figure in Outback Landscape, 1954

    Mixed media · Paper

    24.5x30cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 100
    A$1,800≈ $1,190≈ £934≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
41. 
    Central Australia

    Ripolin on Paper · Paper

    51.5x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
42. 
    Study for Paradise Garden 1970, 1970

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 17, 2024 · Lot 70
    A$1,841≈ $1,183≈ £950≈ €1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
43. 
    Study for Paradise Garden 1970, 1970

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Apr 17, 2024 · Lot 69
    A$1,841≈ $1,183≈ £950≈ €1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
44. 
    Central Australian Landscape

    Oil · Paper

    51.0 x 74.0 cm; 83.0 x 105.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 125
    A$6,750≈ $4,398≈ £3,488≈ €4,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
45. 
    The Unspeakable Leda 1959, 1959

    Drawing · Paper

    28.5 x 22.5 cm; 36.0 x 30.0 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 124
    A$5,155≈ $3,359≈ £2,663≈ €3,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
46. 
    Burke on Camel 1963, 1963

    Oil · Paper

    30.0 x 25.5 cm; 64.0 x 55.5 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 77
    A$10,432≈ $6,797≈ £5,390≈ €6,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
47. 
    Kelly Head, Red Margin 1956, 1956

    Oil · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm

    Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 76
    A$9,818≈ $6,397≈ £5,073≈ €5,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
48. 
    Ischia (Kelly) 1956, 1956

    Drawing · Paper

    30.5 x 25.5 cm; 65.0 x 57.5 cm (framed)

    Menzies · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 75
    A$9,818≈ $6,397≈ £5,073≈ €5,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
49. 
    Carcase, 1971

    Drawing

    25x30cm (plate) 63x48cm (sheet)

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024 · Lot 9
    A$375≈ $249≈ £194≈ €228HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
50. 
    Landscape, c.1958

    Mixed media · Paper

    25 x 30cm (reveal); 25.5 x 30.5cm (sheet)

    Leonard Joel · Feb 19, 2024 · Lot 248
    A$1,100≈ $719≈ £570≈ €668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗

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