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# Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri (1920–2008)

## What is Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,628 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,456–$35,439, n=14). The auction record is $74,010 for ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS (2012, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $74,010 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $74,010 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $60,114 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $60,114 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $56,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $56,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $49,867 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS AND COUNTRY, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $40,490 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2018 |
| 10 | ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $37,906 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $16,407 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $22,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,416 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri is a Pitjantjatjara artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $16,697. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri sold in 2026 for $40,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri work is $16,697.

The median Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $16,407 across 39 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $14,151–$37,832 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 46 | $16,407‡ | $50,832 | 84.8% | 2026-06-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,289–$5,141 | $1,416 | $11,283 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $14,151–$37,832‡ | $20,799‡ | $50,832 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $50,832 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $49,867 |

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 Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri work is $16,697. The median Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $16,407 across 39 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $14,151–$37,832 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting is $16,407. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting is $50,832.

### What is the average price of a large Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri's auction record?

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri's auction record is $74,010, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.