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# Noel Counihan (1913–1986)

## What is Noel Counihan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Noel Counihan at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,282 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,730–$13,230, n=8). The auction record is $33,895 for A SOLDIER ON LEAVE, 1943-44 (UNEMPLOYED MARCHES VERSO) (2009, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A SOLDIER ON LEAVE, 1943-44 (UNEMPLOYED MARCHES VERSO), 1943-44 | Oil on composition board | $33,895 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| 2 | ABORIGINAL MOTHER AND CHILD, 1962 | Oil on composition board | $22,396 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | WINE BAR, 1961 | Oil on composition board | $20,337 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| 4 | A BAR IN FITZROY, 1962-63 | Oil on composition board | $20,066 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | FITZROY CHARACTERS, 1966 | Oil on composition board | $17,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | MOTHER AND CHILD, 1966-68 | Oil on composition board | $11,863 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Miner in Yellow Helmet, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $6,968 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 8 | MINER IN YELLOW HELMET, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $6,841 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Beach Cricket, 1960 | Oil on board | $5,353 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Tete II, 1971 | Oil on board | $3,212 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $9,416 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,212 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Noel Counihan is an Australian artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,105. 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 Noel Counihan sold in 2026 for $16,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Noel Counihan work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noel Counihan work is $1,105.

The median Noel Counihan print sells for $432 across 20 lots.

The median Noel Counihan painting sells for $13,079 across 18 lots.

The median Noel Counihan work on paper sells for $512 across 10 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 | 23 | $432† | $1,729† | 87% | 2025-05-27 |
| Paintings | 21 | $13,079†‡ | $35,115‡ | 85.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $512† | $2,502† | 52.6% | 2026-05-18 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Noel Counihan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $432 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $13,079, record $35,115. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Noel Counihan painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $328–$1,018† | $713† | $1,729† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $356–$509† | $407† | $712† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,146–$20,134†‡ | $15,619†‡ | $35,115‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $359–$1,315† | $626† | $2,502† |

† 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 | 2009 | $35,115‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $33,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,502† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,729† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,514 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,019† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Noel Counihan worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Noel Counihan work is $1,105. The median Noel Counihan print sells for $432 across 20 lots. The median Noel Counihan painting sells for $13,079 across 18 lots. The median Noel Counihan work on paper sells for $512 across 10 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 Noel Counihan print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Counihan print is $432. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Counihan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Counihan print is $1,729. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,729 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Noel Counihan painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Counihan painting is $13,079. 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 Noel Counihan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Counihan painting is $35,115. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Noel Counihan work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Noel Counihan work on paper is $512. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Counihan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Noel Counihan work on paper is $2,502. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,502 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Noel Counihan painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Noel Counihan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,619, 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 Noel Counihan print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Noel Counihan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $407, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Noel Counihan's auction record?

Noel Counihan's auction record is $35,115, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.