> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-namatjira · updated 2026-11-03

# Albert Namatjira (1902–1959)

## What is Albert Namatjira’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 369 auction results for Albert Namatjira at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,076 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,665–$53,162, n=84). The auction record is $164,659 for Arafura Sea at Darwin (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arafura Sea at Darwin, 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $164,659 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Afternoon Finke River, Glen Helen, 1957 | Watercolour over pencil on paper | $161,639 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | ARAFURA SEA AT DARWIN, 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $147,307 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Arafura Sea at Darwin, 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $146,880 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Central Australian landscape, c.1944 | Watercolour on paper on card | $121,327 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Central Australian landscape, 1944 | Watercolour on paper | $119,936 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Central Australian landscape, c.1944 | Watercolour on paper on card | $119,644 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Darwin, 1950, 1950 | Watercolour on paper on cardboard | $103,995 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Ghost Gum near Haasts Bluff, 1945 | Watercolour on beanwood | $98,766 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Darwin, 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $95,735 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $34,152 |
| Works on paper | 174 | $28,414 |
| Other | 31 | $2,322 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 176 | $28,708 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $14,504 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 369 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Namatjira is an Australian artist with 399 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $19,955. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Albert Namatjira sold in 2026 for $43,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Namatjira work worth?

Across 341 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Namatjira work is $19,955.

The median Albert Namatjira work on paper sells for $20,837 across 289 lots.

The median Albert Namatjira print sells for $377 across 16 lots.

The median Albert Namatjira painting sells for $34,152 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $13,263–$31,458 (the middle half of 241 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $15,052–$41,950 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $377† | $2,322 | 66.7% | 2026-09-02 |
| Paintings | 10 | $34,152‡ | $51,997 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 313 | $20,837†‡ | $164,659 | 92.3% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $101,381† | $164,659 | — | 2026-08-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Albert Namatjira's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $377 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $34,152, record $51,997. A typical Albert Namatjira painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $101,381.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $262–$432 | $317 | $633 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $359–$977 | $488 | $2,322 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $22,745–$47,664 | $34,460 | $51,997 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 241 | $13,263–$31,458†‡ | $20,790†‡ | $164,659 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $15,052–$41,950†‡ | $23,900†‡ | $161,639 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $164,659 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $161,639 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $51,997 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $51,997 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,814 |

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 Albert Namatjira worth?

Across 341 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Namatjira work is $19,955. The median Albert Namatjira work on paper sells for $20,837 across 289 lots. The median Albert Namatjira print sells for $377 across 16 lots. The median Albert Namatjira painting sells for $34,152 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $13,263–$31,458 (the middle half of 241 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $15,052–$41,950 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Albert Namatjira work on paper?

Based on 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Namatjira work on paper is $20,837. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Albert Namatjira's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Namatjira work on paper is $164,659.

### What is the average price of a Albert Namatjira print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Namatjira print is $377. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Namatjira's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Namatjira print is $2,322.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Namatjira work on paper?

Based on 241 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Namatjira work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Namatjira work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Namatjira work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Albert Namatjira's auction record?

Albert Namatjira's auction record is $164,659, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Namatjira auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-namatjira (updated 2026-11-03).

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.