Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi (b. 1974)
What is Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $892 including buyer’s premium (middle half $714–$1,433, n=46). The auction record is $13,152 for THE MOULIN BLUES (2017, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE MOULIN BLUES, 2016 | Peinture aérosol, acrylique, marqueur et encre sur toile | $13,152 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $2,940 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Tingari, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,329 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $2,327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Walatu, 2021 | Acrylic on linen | $2,224 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,990 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,934 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,746 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,696 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,688 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $891 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $982 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $619 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $892. 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 Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi sold in 2026 for $1,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi on OpeningBid →What is a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi work is $892.
The median Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting sells for $892 across 81 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $886–$1,630 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $433–$783 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 204 | $892†‡ | $13,152 | 39.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,940‡ | $13,152 | — | 2026-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 29 | $433–$783† | $611† | $1,688 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $886–$1,630†‡ | $982†‡ | $13,152 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2017 | $13,152 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,722‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi work is $892. The median Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting sells for $892 across 81 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $886–$1,630 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $433–$783 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting is $892. 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 Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting is $13,152.
What is the average price of a large Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $982, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi's auction record?
Bob Gibson Tjungurrayi's auction record is $13,152, set in 2017.
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