Billy Thomas Joongoorra (1920–2012)
What is Billy Thomas Joongoorra’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Billy Thomas Joongoorra at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,068 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,680–$2,812, n=7). The auction record is $7,203 for WARLA (2015, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WARLA, 2003 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $7,203 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | GUNAMBORRLAYI WATERHOLE CREATION, 1996 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $4,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Gunamborrlayi, 1920 | Painting | $4,096 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | GUNAMBALAYI - TRAVELS OF THE BLACK SNAKE, 2004 | Natural ochre and pigments on canvas | $3,556 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Warla, 2004 | Natural earth pigments on canvas | $3,556 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2002 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $3,389 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Waterholes - Ludun Country, 1920 | Painting | $2,793 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1998 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $2,068 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Warla, 2002 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $2,068 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1996 | Ochres and synthetic binder on linen | $1,723 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,091 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,389 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Billy Thomas Joongoorra is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $3,091.
A work by Billy Thomas Joongoorra sold in 2015 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Billy Thomas Joongoorra record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Billy Thomas Joongoorra on OpeningBid →What is a Billy Thomas Joongoorra work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Thomas Joongoorra work is $3,091.
The median Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting sells for $2,372 across 12 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,372 | $7,203 | 85.7% | 2026-06-17 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,981–$3,566 | $2,372 | $7,203 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,203 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,661 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Billy Thomas Joongoorra worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Billy Thomas Joongoorra work is $3,091. The median Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting sells for $2,372 across 12 lots.
What is the average price of a Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting is $2,372.
What is Billy Thomas Joongoorra's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting is $7,203.
What is the average price of a medium Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Billy Thomas Joongoorra painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Billy Thomas Joongoorra's auction record?
Billy Thomas Joongoorra's auction record is $7,203, set in 2015.
See the full Billy Thomas Joongoorra record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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