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# Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA (1917–1992)

## What is Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $825–$2,488, n=13). The auction record is $11,047 for The Adoration of the Mushroom (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Adoration of the Mushroom, 20th Century | Acrylic and air brushed paint on board | $11,047 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | The Adoration of the Mushroom, 20th Century | Acrylic and air brushed paint on board | $8,251 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Study for The Myth Rider, c.1958-59, c.1958 | Oil on gloss paper | $4,266 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Soldiers Wrestling, 1956 | Ink and oil crayon on art card | $3,080 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Hydra, 1955, 1955 | Gouache on paper | $2,488 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Bird and Lion, 1960 | Ink and oil crayon on art card | $2,269 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Figure no.127, 1960 | Ink and oil on paper | $1,757 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Carcass | Enamel on paper | $1,079 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Man with a Gun | Ink and offset drawing on paper | $1,505 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Leda and the Swan, 1961 | Lithograph on paper | $1,149 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,757 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,079 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA is an Australian/British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $1,505.

A work by Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA sold in 2026 for $2,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA work is $1,505.

The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA painting sells for $1,418 across 6 lots.

The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA work on paper sells for $1,505 across 5 lots.

The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA print sells for $740 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $740 | $1,149 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,418 | $11,047 | 85.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,505 | $3,080 | — | 2025-06-03 |

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $740. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,418, record $11,047.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,079–$2,269 | $1,505 | $3,080 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,047 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,251 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,149 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $330 |

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 OM AC CBE RA worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA work is $1,505. The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA painting sells for $1,418 across 6 lots. The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA work on paper sells for $1,505 across 5 lots. The median Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA print sells for $740 across 2 lots.

### What is Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA's auction record?

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan OM AC CBE RA's auction record is $11,047, set in 2025.

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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.