Betty Mbitjana (b. 1955)
What is Betty Mbitjana’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Betty Mbitjana at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $306–$840, n=14). The auction record is $2,015 for Awelye and Bush Melons (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awelye and Bush Melons | Acrylic on canvas | $2,015 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Awelye | Acrylic on linen | $1,498 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2016 |
| 3 | Awelye | Acrylic On Canvas | $1,059 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | My Mother's Story, My Mother's Country | Acrylic on canvas | $876 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Bush Plum, 2002 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $873 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Bush Melon - Awelye | Acrylic on canvas | $845 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Bush Melon - Awelye | Acrylic on canvas | $840 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Bush Melon Dreaming | Acrylic on linen | $834 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Awelye and Bush Melon, 2010 | Acrylic on linen | $804 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Bush Melon Dreaming | Acrylic on linen | $778 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $598 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $837 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $372 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Betty Mbitjana is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $511. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Betty Mbitjana sold in 2026 for $876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Betty Mbitjana on OpeningBid →What is a Betty Mbitjana work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Mbitjana work is $511.
The median Betty Mbitjana painting sells for $510 across 84 lots.
The median Betty Mbitjana photograph sells for $709 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Betty Mbitjana paintings typically sell for $602–$876 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Betty Mbitjana paintings typically sell for $264–$409 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 212 | $510† | $2,015 | 39.6% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $709† | $709† | 33.3% | 2010-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,498† | $2,015 | — | 2026-01-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $62–$179† | $122† | $416† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $264–$409† | $305† | $855† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $602–$876† | $730† | $2,015 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,015 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,695† |
| Photography | 2010 | $709† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betty Mbitjana worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Mbitjana work is $511. The median Betty Mbitjana painting sells for $510 across 84 lots. The median Betty Mbitjana photograph sells for $709 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Betty Mbitjana paintings typically sell for $602–$876 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Betty Mbitjana paintings typically sell for $264–$409 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Betty Mbitjana painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Betty Mbitjana painting is $510. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Betty Mbitjana's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Betty Mbitjana painting is $2,015.
What is the average price of a large Betty Mbitjana painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Betty Mbitjana painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Betty Mbitjana painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Betty Mbitjana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Betty Mbitjana's auction record?
Betty Mbitjana's auction record is $2,015, set in 2026.
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