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# SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. (1917–1992)

## What is SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A.’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,342 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,469–$26,294, n=7). The auction record is $79,678 for Explorers (Antarctica) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explorers (Antarctica), 1964 | Oil paint | $79,678 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Antarctica, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $35,058 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Wimmera, 1966 | Oil paint | $29,439 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Wimmera, 1966 | Oil paint | $17,529 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Kelly in a landscape, 1968 | Paper | $15,455 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | A Man feeding a horse, 1961 | Oil paint | $14,342 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Bird, 1975 | Wool | $13,493 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Kelly Study, 1961 | Coloured dyes and wax crayon on gloss paper | $12,983 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Central Australia, 1968 | Oil paint | $8,132 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Bird, 1975 | Ripolin on board | $4,806 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $15,511 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $17,529 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $14,342.

A work by SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. sold in 2024 for $35,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. work is $14,342.

The median SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. painting sells for $15,511 across 8 lots.

The median SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. work on paper sells for $14,342 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $15,511 | $79,678 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $14,342 | $15,455 | — | 2024-11-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,149–$32,249 | $17,529 | $79,678 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $79,678 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $35,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,342 |

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 ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. work is $14,342. The median SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. painting sells for $15,511 across 8 lots. The median SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A. work on paper sells for $14,342 across 3 lots.

### What is SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A.'s auction record?

SIR SIDNEY ROBERT NOLAN, O.M., R.A.'s auction record is $79,678, set in 2024.

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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.