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# Sidney Robert Nolan (1917–1992)

## What is Sidney Robert Nolan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 684 auction results for Sidney Robert Nolan at 12 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $392–$2,750, n=91). The auction record is $1,744,531 for EARLY MORNING TOWNSHIP (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EARLY MORNING TOWNSHIP, 1955 | Ripolin enamel and oil on composition board | $1,744,531 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Camels in the Desert, 1951 | Ripolin enamel and red ochre oil paint on composition board | $132,664 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Kelly and floating policeman, 1955 | Oil on composition board | $119,514 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | The bridge, 1947 | Oil paint | $49,520 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Leda and swan, 1960 | Polyvinyl acetate on composition board | $48,347 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Bird in landscape, 1917 | Wool | $43,001 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Leda and the Swan, 1960 | Ripolin on masonite board | $39,000 | Grogan & Company | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | ON THE BEACH, ST KILDA, 1942 | Enamel on card | $37,529 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Suburb, 1964 | Oil on board | $34,825 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Lost Armour (Ned Kelly), 1979 | Oil on board | $33,570 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $7,073 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $2,610 |
| Prints | 107 | $460 |
| Other | 19 | $214 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $28,011 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,378 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 146 | $722 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 684 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sidney Robert Nolan is an Australia artist with 1,060 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,144. 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 Sidney Robert Nolan sold in 2026 for $2,137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sidney Robert Nolan work worth?

Across 635 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Robert Nolan work is $1,144.

The median Sidney Robert Nolan print sells for $465 across 229 lots.

The median Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper sells for $1,910 across 136 lots.

The median Sidney Robert Nolan painting sells for $10,081 across 149 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Robert Nolan prints typically sell for $305–$994 (the middle half of 204 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sidney Robert Nolan work on papers typically sell for $1,035–$2,742 (the middle half of 89 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 | 400 | $465†‡ | $29,191‡ | 57.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 238 | $10,081†‡ | $1.7M | 62.6% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 248 | $1,910†‡ | $19,977† | 54.8% | 2026-09-22 |
| Photography | 133 | $356†‡ | $2,921† | 63.2% | 2026-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $49,520†‡ | $1.7M | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sidney Robert Nolan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (400 lots) median $465 with 57.3% sell-through. Paintings (238 lots) median $10,081, record $1,744,531. A typical Sidney Robert Nolan painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $49,520.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $224–$726† | $395† | $6,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 204 | $305–$994†‡ | $488†‡ | $29,191‡ |

† 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) | 51 | $1,495–$5,628†‡ | $2,409†‡ | $37,529 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $5,670–$34,825†‡ | $11,835†‡ | $1.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $13,447–$38,260†‡ | $20,343†‡ | $612,745‡ |

† 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) | 89 | $1,035–$2,742†‡ | $1,709†‡ | $22,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,693–$5,640†‡ | $3,653†‡ | $19,977† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $236–$756† | $372† | $2,921† |

† 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 | 2023 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.6M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $29,191‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,228 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $19,977† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,861 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,921† |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,295† |

† 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 Sidney Robert Nolan worth?

Across 635 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Robert Nolan work is $1,144. The median Sidney Robert Nolan print sells for $465 across 229 lots. The median Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper sells for $1,910 across 136 lots. The median Sidney Robert Nolan painting sells for $10,081 across 149 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Robert Nolan prints typically sell for $305–$994 (the middle half of 204 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sidney Robert Nolan work on papers typically sell for $1,035–$2,742 (the middle half of 89 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 Sidney Robert Nolan print?

Based on 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Robert Nolan print is $465. 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 Sidney Robert Nolan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Robert Nolan print is $29,191. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper is $1,910. 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 Sidney Robert Nolan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper is $19,977. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,977 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Sidney Robert Nolan painting?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Robert Nolan painting is $10,081. 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 Sidney Robert Nolan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Robert Nolan painting is $1,744,531.

### What is the average price of a medium Sidney Robert Nolan print?

Based on 204 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sidney Robert Nolan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $488, 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 Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper?

Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sidney Robert Nolan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,709, 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 Sidney Robert Nolan's auction record?

Sidney Robert Nolan's auction record is $1,744,531, set in 2023.

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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, “Sidney Robert Nolan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sidney-robert-nolan (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.