Benjamin Landara (1921–1985)
What is Benjamin Landara’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Benjamin Landara at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $269–$659, n=12). The auction record is $1,763 for Untitled (2024, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1976 | Watercolour on paper | $1,763 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Mount Sonder with Gum Trees | Watercolour | $1,216 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | WHERE DINGOS PLAY, 1976 | Watercolour on paper | $931 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $794 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $709 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $643 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | GHOST GUM, CENTRAL DESERT | Watercolour on compressed card | $621 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $572 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled Landscape | Watercolor | $554 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $500 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $442 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $709 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $364 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Benjamin Landara is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $325. 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 Benjamin Landara is recorded as sold in 2026 for $352; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Benjamin Landara on OpeningBid →What is a Benjamin Landara work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Landara work is $325.
The median Benjamin Landara work on paper sells for $321 across 38 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Landara work on papers typically sell for $142–$430 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 55 | $321†‡ | $1,428‡ | 69.1% | 2026-08-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,287‡ | $9,292‡ | — | 2026-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $142–$430†‡ | $284†‡ | $1,796 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $339–$676†‡ | $500†‡ | $794 |
† 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 | 2024 | $1,796 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,216 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Landara worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Landara work is $325. The median Benjamin Landara work on paper sells for $321 across 38 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Landara work on papers typically sell for $142–$430 (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 Benjamin Landara work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Landara work on paper is $321. 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 Benjamin Landara's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Landara work on paper is $1,428. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Benjamin Landara work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin Landara work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $284, 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 Benjamin Landara work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Landara work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, 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 Benjamin Landara's auction record?
Benjamin Landara's auction record is $9,292, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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