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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? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly in Swamp, 1960 | Oil paint | $139,615 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | New Guinea, 1966 | Oil paint | $13,512 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Blue Landscape | Ripolin on paper | $13,182 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Bird, 1917 | Ripolin on board | $6,134 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Landscape in Western Australia | Gouache and wax crayon on paper | $3,899 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Landscape in Western Australia | Gouache and wax crayon on paper | $2,836 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Central Australia, 1917 | Ripolin on paper, laid on board | $2,574 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Chinese Mountain Landscape with Boat, 1917 | Acrylic and lacquer spray on canvas | $2,130 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Broome, 1917 | Mixed media on paper | $1,883 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,836 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $9,823 | $139,615 | 80% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,367 | $13,182 | 80% | 2026-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $139,615 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $13,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,899 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.