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# Betty Mbitjana (b. 1955)

## What is Betty Mbitjana’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $598 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Betty Mbitjana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/betty-mbitjana (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.