Norman Lindsay (1879–1969)
What is Norman Lindsay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,389 auction results for Norman Lindsay at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,025 including buyer’s premium (middle half $235–$2,197, n=352). The auction record is $515,135 for Springs Innocence (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springs Innocence, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $515,135 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | INCANTATION, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $152,068 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 3 | NORMAN ALFRED WILLIAMS LINDSAY (1879-1969), 1941 | Watercolour | $141,921 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 4 | THE LUTE PLAYER, c.1924 | Oil on canvas | $137,838 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2017 |
| 5 | ODALESQUE, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $121,571 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | The Lute Player, 1924 | Oil on canvas | $114,335 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The Dancer, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $112,349 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | To the Elect, 1928 | Watercolour on paper | $83,110 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | BALINESE DANCER, c.1927 | Cast 1984 bronze | $68,143 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2012 |
| 10 | NORMAN LINDSAY — The Rajah's Progress, 1879 | Oil on canvas on board | $60,409 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $21,620 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $4,783 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $2,434 |
| Prints | 376 | $950 |
| Other | 82 | $221 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $9,551 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 544 | $1,335 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,389 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Lindsay is an Australian artist with 1,884 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,117. 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 Norman Lindsay sold in 2026 for $2,139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Norman Lindsay on OpeningBid →What is a Norman Lindsay work worth?
Across 1,169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Lindsay work is $2,117.
The median Norman Lindsay print sells for $895 across 729 lots.
The median Norman Lindsay work on paper sells for $3,542 across 394 lots.
The median Norman Lindsay painting sells for $16,916 across 120 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Norman Lindsay prints typically sell for $242–$2,655 (the middle half of 625 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Norman Lindsay work on papers typically sell for $1,085–$7,870 (the middle half of 314 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 | 1,078 | $895†‡ | $18,585 | 67.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 170 | $16,916†‡ | $515,135 | 70.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 604 | $3,542†‡ | $141,921 | 65.2% | 2026-08-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $2,434†‡ | $68,143 | 71.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 17 | $196† | $1,780 | 52.9% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 68 | $39,637†‡ | $515,135 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Norman Lindsay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,078 lots) median $895 with 67.6% sell-through. Paintings (170 lots) median $16,916, record $515,135. A typical Norman Lindsay painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 68 lots) the median is $39,637.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 625 | $242–$2,655†‡ | $1,253†‡ | $18,585 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $78–$325† | $165† | $3,340† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $6,763–$17,219†‡ | $13,602†‡ | $49,199 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $16,856–$54,864†‡ | $30,821†‡ | $515,135 |
† 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) | 314 | $1,085–$7,870†‡ | $2,756†‡ | $59,242† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $3,579–$21,598†‡ | $9,958†‡ | $141,921 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,485–$12,174†‡ | $2,295†‡ | $21,062 |
† 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 | 2002 | $515,135 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $162,961‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $141,921 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $106,258† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $68,143 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $64,274‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $18,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $17,529‡ |
† 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 Norman Lindsay worth?
Across 1,169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Lindsay work is $2,117. The median Norman Lindsay print sells for $895 across 729 lots. The median Norman Lindsay work on paper sells for $3,542 across 394 lots. The median Norman Lindsay painting sells for $16,916 across 120 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman Lindsay prints typically sell for $242–$2,655 (the middle half of 625 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Norman Lindsay work on papers typically sell for $1,085–$7,870 (the middle half of 314 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 Norman Lindsay print?
Based on 729 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Lindsay print is $895. 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 Norman Lindsay's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Lindsay print is $18,585.
What is the average price of a Norman Lindsay work on paper?
Based on 394 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Lindsay work on paper is $3,542. 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 Norman Lindsay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Lindsay work on paper is $141,921.
What is the average price of a Norman Lindsay painting?
Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Lindsay painting is $16,916. 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 Norman Lindsay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Lindsay painting is $515,135.
What is the average price of a small Norman Lindsay print?
Based on 625 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Lindsay print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,253, 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 Norman Lindsay work on paper?
Based on 314 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Lindsay work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,756, 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 Norman Lindsay's auction record?
Norman Lindsay's auction record is $515,135, set in 2002.
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