Balang Nakurulk (1952–2024)
What is Balang Nakurulk’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Balang Nakurulk at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,962–$25,775, n=12). The auction record is $56,331 for NGALYOD (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGALYOD, 1993 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $56,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Ngalyod, 1993 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $50,248 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Milmilngkan site, 2007 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Balang Nakurulk (Mr Mawurndjul), Milmilngkan site, 2007, 2007 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $25,701 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Ngalyod, Rainbow Serpent, 1979 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $19,066 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Ngalyod, Rainbow Serpent, 1979 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $18,847 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2008 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $15,599 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Milmilngkan Site, 2008 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $13,915 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2006 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $11,266 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Milmilngkan Site, 2006 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark | $10,050 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $18,957 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $18,957 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Balang Nakurulk is an Australian artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $17,223.
A work by Balang Nakurulk sold in 2026 for $18,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Balang Nakurulk on OpeningBid →What is a Balang Nakurulk work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balang Nakurulk work is $17,223.
The median Balang Nakurulk painting sells for $18,957 across 10 lots.
The median Balang Nakurulk sculpture sells for $6,559 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $18,957 | $56,331 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,559 | $6,933 | — | 2025-03-26 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $18,035–$32,061 | $22,383 | $56,331 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $56,331 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $50,248 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,933 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,184 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Balang Nakurulk worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balang Nakurulk work is $17,223. The median Balang Nakurulk painting sells for $18,957 across 10 lots. The median Balang Nakurulk sculpture sells for $6,559 across 2 lots.
What is Balang Nakurulk's auction record?
Balang Nakurulk's auction record is $56,331, set in 2025.
See the full Balang Nakurulk record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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