Bambatu Napangardi (b. 1940)
Bambatu Napangardi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $537. 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 Bambatu Napangardi sold in 2026 for $983, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bambatu Napangardi on OpeningBid →What is a Bambatu Napangardi work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bambatu Napangardi work is $537.
The median Bambatu Napangardi painting sells for $537 across 14 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 | 61 | $537† | $1,345 | 23% | 2026-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $272–$441† | $346† | $1,170 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $703–$1,003† | $880† | $1,345 |
† 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 | 2018 | $1,345 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,170 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bambatu Napangardi worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bambatu Napangardi work is $537. The median Bambatu Napangardi painting sells for $537 across 14 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 Bambatu Napangardi painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bambatu Napangardi painting is $537. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bambatu Napangardi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bambatu Napangardi painting is $1,345.
What is Bambatu Napangardi's auction record?
Bambatu Napangardi's auction record is $1,345, set in 2018.
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