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# Norman Lindsay (1879–1969)

## What is Norman Lindsay’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $21,620 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $4,783 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $2,434 |
| Prints | 376 | $950 |
| Other | 82 | $221 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norman Lindsay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-lindsay (updated 2026-11-02).

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.