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# Billy Benn Perrurle (1943–2012)

## What is Billy Benn Perrurle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Billy Benn Perrurle at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$2,584, n=5). The auction record is $5,015 for ARTETYERRE (2012, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARTETYERRE, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $5,015 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | ARTETYERRE, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,998 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | ARTETYERRE, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,810 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | ARTETYERRE, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,757 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | ARTETYERRE, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,584 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | INKAMAKI BORE, 2002 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache and varnish on plywood | $2,220 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | TWO PAINTINGS | — | $2,119 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2021 |
| 8 | ARTETYERRE II, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on board | $953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | ARTETYERRE III, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on board | $953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | ARTETYERRE I, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on board | $889 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,584 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $953 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Billy Benn Perrurle is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,220. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Billy Benn Perrurle sold in 2026 for $2,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Billy Benn Perrurle work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Benn Perrurle work is $2,220.

The median Billy Benn Perrurle painting sells for $989 across 9 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 | 10 | $989† | $5,015 | 90% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $635–$2,757 | $635 | $5,015 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,015 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,757 |

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 Billy Benn Perrurle worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Benn Perrurle work is $2,220. The median Billy Benn Perrurle painting sells for $989 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Billy Benn Perrurle's auction record?

Billy Benn Perrurle's auction record is $5,015, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Billy Benn Perrurle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/billy-benn-perrurle (updated 2026-11-02).

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.