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# Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai (b. 1954)

## What is Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$831, n=9). The auction record is $1,049 for Colours in My Country (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colours in My Country, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,049 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Dumby Owl Story, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $832 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract Sunset, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $831 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | HEATHER (ANJOLU) UMBAGAI, Australia (Aboriginal) (1945 -), Jabiru, acrylic on canvas, 113 x 89 x 2 cm. (44.49 x 35.03 x 0.79 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $613 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $448 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $448 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Summertime Grasses, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $381 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Raindrops | Acrylic on canvas | $262 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Moon Lightning Grasses, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $210 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $448 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $448 |

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


Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $448. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai sold in 2026 for $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai work is $448.

The median Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting sells for $448 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $448† | $1,049 | 52.6% | 2026-08-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $292–$776† | $448† | $1,049 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,049 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $832 |

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 Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai work is $448. The median Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting sells for $448 across 10 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 Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting is $448. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting is $1,049.

### What is the average price of a medium Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai's auction record?

Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai's auction record is $832, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Heather 'Anjolu' Umbagai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/anjolu-heather-umbagai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.