Margaret Olley
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personAustralian, 1923–2011
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Selected Works32

Museum Acquisitions

Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
Queensland Art Gallery

Previous Sales 29

Bonhams
Margaret Olley (1923-2011) Quinces, 1991
Margaret Olley (1923-2011) Quinces, 1991
A$55,000 ($39k USD)
Jun 2026
Bonhams
Margaret Olley (1923-2011) White Azaleas and Apples, 2004
Margaret Olley (1923-2011) White Azaleas and Apples, 2004
A$38,000 ($27k USD)
Jun 2026
Menzies Art Brands
Winter Conversation 1963
Winter Conversation 1963
A$55,000 ($36k USD)
Nov 2025
Menzies Art Brands
Early Morning Interior I 1972
Early Morning Interior I 1972
A$95,000 ($61k USD)
Apr 2025
Menzies Art Brands
Chianti Bottle and Pomegranates II 1994-95
Chianti Bottle and Pomegranates II 1994-95
A$50,000 ($32k USD)
Apr 2025
Menzies Art Brands
The Mantle 1972
The Mantle 1972
A$26,000 ($17k USD)
Apr 2025
Menzies Art Brands
Wallflowers and Quinces 2000
Wallflowers and Quinces 2000
A$75,000 ($49k USD)
Nov 2024
Menzies Art Brands
Proteas and Desert Roses 1980
Proteas and Desert Roses 1980
A$70,000 ($46k USD)
Nov 2024
Menzies Art Brands
The Lindens' Lemons 1990
The Lindens' Lemons 1990
A$70,000 ($46k USD)
Nov 2024
Menzies Art Brands
Tiled Stove 1956
Tiled Stove 1956
A$20,000 ($13k USD)
Nov 2024
Menzies Art Brands
Basket of Oranges, Lemons and Jug 2011
Basket of Oranges, Lemons and Jug 2011
A$2,800 ($2k USD)
Aug 2024
Menzies Art Brands
Epergne of Apples 1982
Epergne of Apples 1982
A$50,000 ($33k USD)
Jun 2024
Menzies Art Brands
Kilim Rug and Cornflowers II 1997
Kilim Rug and Cornflowers II 1997
A$115,000 ($76k USD)
Nov 2023
Menzies Art Brands
Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948
Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948
A$50,000 ($33k USD)
Nov 2023
Menzies Art Brands
Wewak 1968
Wewak 1968
A$11,000 ($7k USD)
Jun 2023
Menzies Art Brands
Columbines 1962
Columbines 1962
A$40,000 ($27k USD)
Mar 2023
Menzies Art Brands
Tulips and Chianti Bottle c2006
Tulips and Chianti Bottle c2006
A$36,000 ($24k USD)
Mar 2023
Menzies Art Brands
Cornflowers with Pomegranates 1991
Cornflowers with Pomegranates 1991
A$60,000 ($40k USD)
Nov 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Wildflowers in the Kitchen 1998-99
Wildflowers in the Kitchen 1998-99
A$90,000 ($62k USD)
Jun 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Cosmos and Limes c1989
Cosmos and Limes c1989
A$55,000 ($38k USD)
Jun 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Kitchen Cupboard with Pomegranates c1979
Kitchen Cupboard with Pomegranates c1979
A$65,000 ($49k USD)
Mar 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Flannel Flowers 1975
Flannel Flowers 1975
A$65,000 ($49k USD)
Mar 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Mandarins in a Green Bowl c1973
Mandarins in a Green Bowl c1973
A$42,000 ($31k USD)
Mar 2022
Menzies Art Brands
Tang Horses c1975
Tang Horses c1975
A$11,000 ($8k USD)
Mar 2022
Bonhams
Lemons
Lemons, 1989
$39,673
May 2025
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Prizes & Awards1

Helena Rubinstein Portrait Prize
Winner 1962
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Current Exhibitions0

No current exhibitions found.

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Recent News14

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Wadjan artist Helen McCarthy Tyalmuty to present a major solo exhibition at Kate Owen Gallery
Wadjan artist Helen McCarthy Tyalmuty, fresh from winning the 2026 Alice Art Prize, will present a major solo exhibition titled *Grounded + Growing in…
exhibitionsMay 27, 2026
Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection
Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a four-year, $48 million expansion that more than doubles its exhibition space. The upgraded f…
exhibitionsMar 7, 2026
The largest regional gallery in NSW has opened just two hours from Sydney
Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a major $145 million site-wide transformation, doubling its footprint to become the largest pu…
exhibitionsMar 2, 2026
‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show
The Newcastle Art Gallery (NAG) has officially reopened following a $48 million expansion, more than doubling its exhibition space to become the large…
exhibitionsFeb 26, 2026
Landmark moment as city celebrates reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery
The Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a transformative expansion project that has been more than 16 years in the making. NSW Gov…
exhibitionsFeb 26, 2026
Australia’s coal city flexes culture muscle with major gallery expansion
Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a A$47 million ($33 million) expansion that more than doubles its exhibition space. The redeve…
exhibitionsFeb 26, 2026
Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display
The Newcastle Art Gallery in New South Wales is set to open its $48 million expansion this Saturday, concluding a turbulent development process that s…
exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026
Newcastle Art Gallery books February re-opening
Newcastle Art Gallery will reopen on Friday, February 27, with a street party and temporary sculpture park on Laman Street, followed by the launch of …
localDec 13, 2025
Date announced to celebrate landmark reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery will celebrate its landmark reopening on February 27, 2026, with a street party and temporary sculpture park on Laman Street, fo…
exhibitionsDec 12, 2025
After-hours event to celebrate more to come at Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery will open its fourth new exhibition space on December 19, 2025, featuring over 130 works of Australian art valued at more than $…
exhibitionsDec 4, 2025
Milestone moment as Newcastle Art Gallery reopens its doors for first look inside expanded building
Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has reopened its doors to the public for the first time after a major expansion project, unveiling new gallery spac…
localSep 26, 2025
Arkley, Olley soar at $15m art sale
At Smith & Singer's auction of Important Australian Art in Sydney, three paintings sold for over a million dollars each, led by Howard Arkley's 'Conte…
marketAug 20, 2025
Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar
This article lists 20 art galleries in Sydney that are recommended for art enthusiasts. It highlights major institutions like the Art Gallery of New S…
localAug 6, 2025
Spiders of Paradise to open at Tweed Regional Gallery
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre will present 'Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise' opening on May 9, 2025. The exhibition, …
exhibitionsMay 2, 2025
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Past Exhibitions3

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Museum of Contemporary Art, Brisbane

Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s

Gwendolyn Grant, Vida Lahey, William Bustard, Kenneth Macqueen, Joe Rootsey, Sidney Nolan, Max Dupain, Daphne Mayo, Rose Simmonds, Margaret Olley, Margaret Cilento, Jon Molvig

Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

Jan 1, 2025

Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s When 16 Aug 2025 – 26 Jan 2026Where QAG

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Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane

Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s

Gwendolyn Grant, Vida Lahey, William Bustard, Kenneth Macqueen, Joe Rootsey, Sidney Nolan, Max Dupain, Daphne Mayo, Rose Simmonds, Margaret Olley, Margaret Cilento, Jon Molvig

Jan 1, 2025

Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s When 16 Aug 2025 – 26 Jan 2026Where QAG

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Artbank

(De)Nature Morte: Still Life from the Artbank Collection

Robyn Djunginy, Marian Drew, Brian Dunlop, Max Dupain, Honor Freeman, Guy Gilmour, Sarah Goffman, Elizabeth Gower, Margaret Olley, Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, Onrie Radovic, Jude Rae

Unit 1/222 Young St, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

Jan 1, 2024

Artbank Window (De)Nature Morte: Still Life from the Artbank Collection Artbank Sydney 7 November 2024 - 7 February 2025

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Wadjan artist Helen McCarthy Tyalmuty to present a major solo exhibition at Kate Owen Gallery
May 27, 2026
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Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection
Mar 7, 2026
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The largest regional gallery in NSW has opened just two hours from Sydney
Mar 2, 2026
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Australia’s coal city flexes culture muscle with major gallery expansion
Feb 26, 2026
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Landmark moment as city celebrates reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery
Feb 26, 2026
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‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show
Feb 26, 2026
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Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display
Feb 25, 2026
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News
Newcastle Art Gallery books February re-opening
Dec 13, 2025
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News
Date announced to celebrate landmark reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery
Dec 12, 2025
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News
After-hours event to celebrate more to come at Newcastle Art Gallery
Dec 4, 2025
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Milestone moment as Newcastle Art Gallery reopens its doors for first look inside expanded building
Sep 26, 2025
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News
Arkley, Olley soar at $15m art sale
Aug 20, 2025
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Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar
Aug 6, 2025
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Spiders of Paradise to open at Tweed Regional Gallery
May 2, 2025
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Exhibition
Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s
Jan 1, 2025
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Exhibition
Under a Modern Sun Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s
Jan 1, 2025
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Exhibition
(De)Nature Morte: Still Life from the Artbank Collection
Jan 1, 2024
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Margaret Olley dies
Jan 1, 2011
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Helena Rubinstein Portrait Prize 1962
Dec 1, 1962
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Margaret Olley born
Jan 1, 1923
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