Bronwyn Oliver (1959–2006)
What is Bronwyn Oliver’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Bronwyn Oliver at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $111,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $81,098–$141,359, n=15). The auction record is $561,007 for Sun (2024, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 2004 | Copper | $561,007 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Lick, 1996 | Copper | $415,980 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Bronwyn Oliver, Lick, 1996, 1996 | Bronze | $382,942 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Flow, 2002 | Copper | $363,983 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | FLOW, 2002 | Copper | $349,260 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Clasp, 2006 | Copper | $329,318 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | BRONWYN OLIVER, CLASP, 2006, 2006 | Bronze | $317,125 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | CLASP, 2006 | Copper | $315,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Shell, 2003 | Copper on bronze base | $285,202 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRONWYN OLIVER, FLOW, 2002, 2002 | Etching | $350,507 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 44 | $112,970 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $155,009 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $106,145 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $66,488 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Bronwyn Oliver is an Australian artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $114,377. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bronwyn Oliver sold in 2026 for $197,533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bronwyn Oliver on OpeningBid →What is a Bronwyn Oliver work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronwyn Oliver work is $114,377.
The median Bronwyn Oliver sculpture sells for $111,546 across 70 lots.
The median Bronwyn Oliver print sells for $184,188 across 2 lots.
The median Bronwyn Oliver work on paper sells for $21,666 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $184,188‡ | $350,507 | — | 2024-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $21,666 | $21,666 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $111,546†‡ | $561,007 | 86.4% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $159,078†‡ | $561,007 | — | 2026-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $12,255–$112,953‡ | $50,115‡ | $138,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $42,828–$226,149†‡ | $135,579†‡ | $561,007 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $48,300–$160,127†‡ | $111,345†‡ | $329,318 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $561,007 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $415,980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $350,507 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,869‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bronwyn Oliver worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronwyn Oliver work is $114,377. The median Bronwyn Oliver sculpture sells for $111,546 across 70 lots. The median Bronwyn Oliver print sells for $184,188 across 2 lots. The median Bronwyn Oliver work on paper sells for $21,666 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bronwyn Oliver sculpture is $111,546. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bronwyn Oliver's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bronwyn Oliver sculpture is $561,007.
What is the average price of a medium Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bronwyn Oliver sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $135,579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bronwyn Oliver sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $111,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bronwyn Oliver's auction record?
Bronwyn Oliver's auction record is $561,007, set in 2024.
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