Elwyn Lynn (1917–1997)
What is Elwyn Lynn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Elwyn Lynn at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $377 including buyer’s premium (middle half $164–$663, n=21). The auction record is $6,991 for Last Tide (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Last Tide, 1965 | Oil, wood, hessian, rice paper on canvas | $6,991 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | Elwyn Lynn (1917-1997) Glass, 1971, 1971 | Mixed media | $5,029 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2014 |
| 3 | Burnt Paddock with Ash and Tree Stumps, 1993 | Mixed media on canvas | $4,511 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Sealed Land, 1966 | Acrylic on canvas laid on board | $4,471 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Last Snow, 1980 | Mixed media on canvas | $3,305 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Posted, 1966 | Mixed media on canvas | $3,195 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Match, 1992 | Mixed medium on canvas | $2,953 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Mountain & Fire Fields, 1982 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,361 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | THREE PAINTINGS, 1994 - 1995 | (i) In Bloom, 1994 mixed media on canvas 30.0 x 50.0 cm signed, dated and inscribed verso: Elwyn Lynn / In Bloom / 27.7.94 /Elwyn Lynn / 27 July ‘94 (ii) Mapped and Unmapped, 1994 mixed media on canvas 30.0 x 50.0 cm signed, dated and inscribed verso: Elwyn Lynn / Mapped and Unmapped/ 26.7.94 / Elwyn Lynn /24 July 1994 | $1,695 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | WITH WINDMILLS, 1992 | Mixed media on canvas | $1,497 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,497 |
| Other | 8 | $423 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $246 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,712 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $651 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $371 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Elwyn Lynn is an Australian artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $937. 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 Elwyn Lynn sold in 2026 for $4,471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elwyn Lynn on OpeningBid →What is a Elwyn Lynn work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elwyn Lynn work is $937.
The median Elwyn Lynn work on paper sells for $365 across 24 lots.
The median Elwyn Lynn painting sells for $1,725 across 22 lots.
The median Elwyn Lynn print sells for $46 across 2 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 | 4 | $46† | $51† | 50% | 2025-07-23 |
| Paintings | 29 | $1,725†‡ | $6,991 | 75.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $365† | $1,015 | 75% | 2026-02-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,511† | $6,991 | — | 2026-08-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elwyn Lynn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $46 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $1,725, record $6,991. A typical Elwyn Lynn painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,511.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $999–$1,500†‡ | $1,343†‡ | $2,486† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,253–$2,257†‡ | $1,864†‡ | $6,991 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,575–$4,238† | $2,950† | $4,511 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $123–$205† | $164† | $395 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $347–$694† | $574† | $1,015 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $6,991 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $51† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $41 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elwyn Lynn worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elwyn Lynn work is $937. The median Elwyn Lynn work on paper sells for $365 across 24 lots. The median Elwyn Lynn painting sells for $1,725 across 22 lots. The median Elwyn Lynn print sells for $46 across 2 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 Elwyn Lynn work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elwyn Lynn work on paper is $365. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elwyn Lynn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elwyn Lynn work on paper is $1,015.
What is the average price of a Elwyn Lynn painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elwyn Lynn painting is $1,725. 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 Elwyn Lynn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elwyn Lynn painting is $6,991.
What is the average price of a medium Elwyn Lynn work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elwyn Lynn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Elwyn Lynn painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elwyn Lynn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,864, 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 Elwyn Lynn's auction record?
Elwyn Lynn's auction record is $6,991, set in 2002.
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