Lionel Lindsay (1874–1961)
What is Lionel Lindsay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 280 auction results for Lionel Lindsay at 9 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $199–$379, n=60). The auction record is $3,559 for STREET IN ALGIERS (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STREET IN ALGIERS | Watercolour on paper | $3,559 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | A Wayside Shrine in In Agra India | Watercolour | $2,881 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Spanish Town Scene | Watercolour | $2,263 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | Farm Scene | Watercolour | $1,401 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | A Goatherd, Taormina | Watercolour | $1,379 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 6 | Chunder Riding Home, 1874 | Ink and pencil on paper | $1,302 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Figure with a Donkey in a Spanish Town | Watercolour | $1,288 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | The Black Cat | Woodblock | $1,180 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Cat | Woodblock print | $2,171 | Christie's | Aug 2004 |
| 2 | Cobb & Co. | Etching | $1,323 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,302 |
| Other | 10 | $616 |
| Prints | 111 | $228 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 130 | $248 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 280 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Lionel Lindsay is an Australia artist with 328 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $254. 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 Lionel Lindsay sold in 2026 for $266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lionel Lindsay on OpeningBid →What is a Lionel Lindsay work worth?
Across 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Lindsay work is $254.
The median Lionel Lindsay print sells for $218 across 226 lots.
The median Lionel Lindsay work on paper sells for $1,158 across 35 lots.
The median Lionel Lindsay painting sells for $2,422 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Lindsay prints typically sell for $122–$332 (the middle half of 209 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Lindsay work on papers typically sell for $766–$1,384 (the middle half of 32 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 | 265 | $218†‡ | $2,171 | 85.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,422† | $2,422† | — | 2022-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $1,158† | $3,735† | 49.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $2,131† | $3,735† | — | 2026-08-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lionel Lindsay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (265 lots) median $218 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,422, record $2,422. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,422 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lionel Lindsay painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $2,131.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 209 | $122–$332†‡ | $235†‡ | $2,171 |
† 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) | 32 | $766–$1,384† | $1,109† | $3,735† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,735† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,559 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,422† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,171 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,427† |
† 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 Lionel Lindsay worth?
Across 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Lindsay work is $254. The median Lionel Lindsay print sells for $218 across 226 lots. The median Lionel Lindsay work on paper sells for $1,158 across 35 lots. The median Lionel Lindsay painting sells for $2,422 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Lindsay prints typically sell for $122–$332 (the middle half of 209 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Lindsay work on papers typically sell for $766–$1,384 (the middle half of 32 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 Lionel Lindsay print?
Based on 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Lindsay print is $218. 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 Lionel Lindsay's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Lindsay print is $2,171.
What is the average price of a Lionel Lindsay work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Lindsay work on paper is $1,158. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lionel Lindsay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Lindsay work on paper is $3,735. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,735 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Lionel Lindsay print?
Based on 209 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lionel Lindsay print (small (under 50 cm)) is $235, 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 small Lionel Lindsay work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lionel Lindsay work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lionel Lindsay's auction record?
Lionel Lindsay's auction record is $3,559, set in 2026.
See the full Lionel Lindsay record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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