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# Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara)

Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $528. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,298; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) work is $528.

The median Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) painting sells for $595 across 3 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 | 3 | $595‡ | $1,298‡ | — | 2025-10-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,298‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $595‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) work is $528. The median Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara) painting sells for $595 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara)'s auction record?

Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara)'s auction record is $1,298, set in 2025. 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.

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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.