J. Noel Kilgour (1900–1987)
What is J. Noel Kilgour’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for J. Noel Kilgour at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$441, n=9). The auction record is $4,909 for Young Aboriginal Boy & Dog (2020, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Aboriginal Boy & Dog | Oil on board | $4,909 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Fodder | Oil on board | $861 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Children at Play | Oil on canvas | $636 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Aboriginal Boy | Oil on canvas | $441 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Reclining Nude, Mrs. Kilgour, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $419 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Glimpse of Middle Harbour | Oil on board | $365 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Toddler Playing | Oil on canvas board | $320 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Fertile Valley, Andros Island, Greece | Oil on board | $318 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Stables at Lawson | Oil on canvas | $315 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | The Green Curtin | Oil on timber panel | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $365 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $320 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
J. Noel Kilgour is an Australia, Britain artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $315. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by J. Noel Kilgour sold in 2026 for $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full J. Noel Kilgour record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Noel Kilgour work is $315.
The median J. Noel Kilgour painting sells for $317 across 22 lots.
The median J. Noel Kilgour work on paper sells for $54 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $317† | $4,909 | 59.5% | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $54 | $54 | 33.3% | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $284–$396† | $315† | $861 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $298–$970† | $318† | $4,909 |
† 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 | 2020 | $4,909 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,376† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $54 |
† 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 J. Noel Kilgour worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Noel Kilgour work is $315. The median J. Noel Kilgour painting sells for $317 across 22 lots. The median J. Noel Kilgour work on paper sells for $54 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a J. Noel Kilgour painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. Noel Kilgour painting is $317. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J. Noel Kilgour's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J. Noel Kilgour painting is $4,909.
What is the average price of a small J. Noel Kilgour painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small J. Noel Kilgour painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J. Noel Kilgour's auction record?
J. Noel Kilgour's auction record is $4,909, set in 2020.
See the full J. Noel Kilgour record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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