> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bessie-pitjara · updated 2026-11-03

# Bessie Pitjara (b. 1960)

## What is Bessie Pitjara’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $842 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $884 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bessie Pitjara auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bessie-pitjara (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.