Jon Molvig (1923–1970)
What is Jon Molvig’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Jon Molvig at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,382–$8,892, n=12). The auction record is $86,662 for Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child, 1958 | Enamel and oil on composition board | $86,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child, 1958 | Enamel and oil on composition board | $79,297 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Sleeping Lubra, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $58,931 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | ADAM AND EVE, 1962 | Ink and wax resist on paper composition board | $10,338 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Woman with a Blue Hat, 1957 | Oil on composition board | $8,410 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | BALLAD OF NATIVE STOCKMEN NO. 2, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $7,033 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | THE THREE JESTERS, 1951 | Oil on composition board | $6,779 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | BRANCH OF A TREE, 1955 | Oil and gouache on composition board | $4,547 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | BRANCH OF A TREE, 1955 | Oil and gouache on composition board | $4,135 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Forest Scene, 1954 | Oil on masonite | $3,849 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $4,341 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,992 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jon Molvig is an Australia artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,517. 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 Jon Molvig sold in 2026 for $6,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jon Molvig on OpeningBid →What is a Jon Molvig work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jon Molvig work is $2,517.
The median Jon Molvig painting sells for $3,867 across 53 lots.
The median Jon Molvig work on paper sells for $330 across 26 lots.
The median Jon Molvig print sells for $161 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jon Molvig paintings typically sell for $2,506–$6,354 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 6 | $161† | $2,486† | 83.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 62 | $3,867†‡ | $86,662 | 85.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $330†‡ | $10,338 | 74.3% | 2026-08-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $58,931†‡ | $86,662 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jon Molvig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $161 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $3,867, record $86,662. A typical Jon Molvig painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $58,931.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $84–$481† | $161† | $2,486† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,528–$3,612†‡ | $3,015†‡ | $3,825† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,506–$6,354†‡ | $3,867†‡ | $58,931 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,232–$20,119† | $4,432† | $86,662 |
† 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) | 12 | $129–$302† | $181† | $1,002† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $377–$931†‡ | $654†‡ | $10,338 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $86,662 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $79,297 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,668‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,486† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $481 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Jon Molvig worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jon Molvig work is $2,517. The median Jon Molvig painting sells for $3,867 across 53 lots. The median Jon Molvig work on paper sells for $330 across 26 lots. The median Jon Molvig print sells for $161 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jon Molvig paintings typically sell for $2,506–$6,354 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Jon Molvig painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jon Molvig painting is $3,867. 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 Jon Molvig's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jon Molvig painting is $86,662.
What is the average price of a Jon Molvig work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jon Molvig work on paper is $330. 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 Jon Molvig's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jon Molvig work on paper is $10,338.
What is the average price of a medium Jon Molvig painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jon Molvig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,867, 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 medium Jon Molvig work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jon Molvig work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $654, 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 Jon Molvig's auction record?
Jon Molvig's auction record is $86,662, set in 2026.
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