Barney Ellaga (1941–2015)
What is Barney Ellaga’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Barney Ellaga at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $474–$1,330, n=10). The auction record is $11,016 for ALAWA COUNTRY (2015, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALAWA COUNTRY, 2001 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $11,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | SUGARBAG, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $9,555 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 3 | LULGU LULGU, 1941 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $6,548 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | ALAWA COUNTRY, 1999 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $5,508 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | THE SUN, 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $5,181 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2012 |
| 6 | LULGU LULGU, 1941 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $4,459 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | LULGU LULGU, 1941 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $4,247 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 8 | THE MOON, 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $3,947 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | ADJATJERE, 1941 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $3,185 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 10 | MARLGARUNYA, 1941 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,548 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,038 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,947 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $691 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Barney Ellaga is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,738. 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 Barney Ellaga sold in 2026 for $1,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barney Ellaga on OpeningBid →What is a Barney Ellaga work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barney Ellaga work is $1,738.
The median Barney Ellaga painting sells for $2,152 across 43 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Barney Ellaga paintings typically sell for $2,269–$5,216 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $2,152†‡ | $11,016 | 68.3% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,726‡ | $11,016 | — | 2015-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $424–$895† | $550† | $1,864 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,269–$5,216†‡ | $3,947†‡ | $11,016 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,016 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,726‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barney Ellaga worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barney Ellaga work is $1,738. The median Barney Ellaga painting sells for $2,152 across 43 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Barney Ellaga paintings typically sell for $2,269–$5,216 (the middle half of 27 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 Barney Ellaga painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barney Ellaga painting is $2,152. 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 Barney Ellaga's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barney Ellaga painting is $11,016.
What is the average price of a large Barney Ellaga painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Barney Ellaga painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,947, 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 Barney Ellaga painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barney Ellaga painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Barney Ellaga's auction record?
Barney Ellaga's auction record is $11,016, set in 2015.
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