Bessie Pitjara (b. 1960)
What is Bessie Pitjara’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Bessie Pitjara at 3 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $653–$886, n=10). The auction record is $1,749 for Bush Plum (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $1,749 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $986 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $889 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $879 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $877 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $807 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $786 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $609 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $568 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Bush Plum | Acrylic on canvas | $530 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $842 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $884 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Bessie Pitjara is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $677. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bessie Pitjara sold in 2026 for $879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bessie Pitjara on OpeningBid →What is a Bessie Pitjara work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Pitjara work is $677.
The median Bessie Pitjara painting sells for $842 across 10 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 | 14 | $842 | $1,749 | 71.4% | 2026-09-24 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $877–$961 | $884 | $1,749 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,749 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $986 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bessie Pitjara worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Pitjara work is $677. The median Bessie Pitjara painting sells for $842 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bessie Pitjara painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bessie Pitjara painting is $842.
What is Bessie Pitjara's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bessie Pitjara painting is $1,749.
What is Bessie Pitjara's auction record?
Bessie Pitjara's auction record is $1,115, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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