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# Billy Thomas Joongoorra (1920–2012)

## What is Billy Thomas Joongoorra’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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–$2,220, n=7). The auction record is $7,203 for WARLA (2015, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Untitled, 2002 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $3,389 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Waterholes - Ludun Country, 1920 | Painting | $2,793 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | GUNAMBALAYI - TRAVELS OF THE BLACK SNAKE, 2004 | Natural ochre and pigments on canvas | $2,372 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Warla, 2004 | Natural earth pigments on canvas | $2,372 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,372 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,372 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Billy Thomas Joongoorra is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,372.

A work by Billy Thomas Joongoorra sold in 2026 for $2,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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 $2,372.

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

## 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 $2,372. 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.

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