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Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. (1917–1992)

What is Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A.’s work worth?

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,836 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,352–$5,016, n=7). The auction record is $139,615 for Kelly in Swamp (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Kelly in Swamp, 1960Oil paint$139,615Christie'sMar 2024
2New Guinea, 1966Oil paint$13,512Christie'sMar 2026
3Blue LandscapeRipolin on paper$13,182Sotheby'sMay 2011
4Bird, 1917Ripolin on board$6,134BonhamsMar 2026
5Landscape in Western AustraliaGouache and wax crayon on paper$3,899Woolley and WallisDec 2025
6Landscape in Western AustraliaGouache and wax crayon on paper$2,836Woolley and WallisDec 2025
7Central Australia, 1917Ripolin on paper, laid on board$2,574BonhamsJul 2026
8Chinese Mountain Landscape with Boat, 1917Acrylic and lacquer spray on canvas$2,130BonhamsMar 2026
9Broome, 1917Mixed media on paper$1,883BonhamsSep 2026
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Works on paper5$2,836

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures

Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. is an Australian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,016.

A work by Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. sold in 2026 for $13,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. work is $5,016.

The median Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. work on paper sells for $3,367 across 4 lots.

The median Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. painting sells for $9,823 across 4 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings5$9,823$139,61580%2026-03-19
Works on Paper5$3,367$13,18280%2026-07-15

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2024$139,615
Paintings2026$13,512
Works on Paper2011$13,182
Works on Paper2025$3,899

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. work is $5,016. The median Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. work on paper sells for $3,367 across 4 lots. The median Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A. painting sells for $9,823 across 4 lots.

What is Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A.'s auction record?

Sir Sidney Nolan C.B.E., O.M., R.A.'s auction record is $139,615, set in 2024.

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