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# Bernadine Johnson Kemarre (b. 1974)

## What is Bernadine Johnson Kemarre’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Bernadine Johnson Kemarre at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $747 including buyer’s premium (middle half $594–$1,113, n=12). The auction record is $2,494 for Medicine Leaf (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine Leaf | Acrylic on canvas | $2,494 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Bush Medicine Leaf | Acrylic on canvas | $1,812 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Bush Medicine Leaf | Acrylic on canvas | $1,637 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Bush Medicine Leaf | Acrylic on canvas | $1,555 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Bush Medicine Tree | Acrylic on canvas | $1,397 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Bush Medicine Trees | Acrylic on canvas | $1,224 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Circle of Life | Acrylic on canvas | $1,076 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Bush Wildflowers | Acrylic on canvas | $825 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bush Wildflowers | Acrylic on canvas | $794 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Bush Medicine Trees, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $700 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $809 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,596 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $663 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernadine Johnson Kemarre is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $663. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bernadine Johnson Kemarre is recorded as sold in 2026 for $782; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre work is $663.

The median Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting sells for $700 across 21 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $700‡ | $2,494 | 35.6% | 2026-08-12 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $493–$1,076‡ | $628‡ | $1,397 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,007–$1,768 | $1,596 | $2,494 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $2,494 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,812 |

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 Bernadine Johnson Kemarre worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre work is $663. The median Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting sells for $700 across 21 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting is $700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernadine Johnson Kemarre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting is $2,494.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernadine Johnson Kemarre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernadine Johnson Kemarre's auction record?

Bernadine Johnson Kemarre's auction record is $2,494, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernadine Johnson Kemarre auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernadine-johnson-kemarre (updated 2026-11-03).

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.