Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri (1927–2015)
What is Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,410 including buyer’s premium (middle half $973–$3,745, n=8). The auction record is $20,799 for YAM DREAMING (2024, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATER DREAMING WITH RAINBOWS AND RAIN, 1972 | Synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board | $8,615 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2016 |
| 2 | Malaparra, 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,782 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Honey Ant Story, 1979 | Synthetic polymer on canvas board | $4,471 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Ilpitirri, 1976 | Synthetic polymer paint on board | $4,310 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2005 |
| 5 | Honey Ants | Acrylic on canvas on board | $3,503 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (synthetic polymer paint on canvas board), 1927 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $1,638 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1927 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,587 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1927 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,234 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YAM DREAMING, 1971 | Poster paint with PVA Bondcrete glue on fruit box end | $20,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Yam Dreaming, 1927 | Poster paint with PVA Bondcrete glue on fruit box end | $19,276 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,638 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,503 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,410. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri sold in 2026 for $1,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri work is $1,410.
The median Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $1,587 across 19 lots.
The median Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri print sells for $20,038 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $20,038 | $20,799 | — | 2024-03-26 |
| Paintings | 33 | $1,587† | $8,615 | 57.6% | 2026-08-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $20,038. Paintings (33 lots) median $1,587, record $8,615.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,089–$3,503† | $2,305† | $8,615 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $20,799 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $19,276 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,615 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,782 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri work is $1,410. The median Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $1,587 across 19 lots. The median Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri print sells for $20,038 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting is $1,587. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting is $8,615.
What is the average price of a medium Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri's auction record?
Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri's auction record is $20,799, set in 2024.
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