Bobby West Tjupurrula (b. 1958)
Bobby West Tjupurrula is an Australian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,560. 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 Bobby West Tjupurrula sold in 2024 for $3,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bobby West Tjupurrula on OpeningBid →What is a Bobby West Tjupurrula work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bobby West Tjupurrula work is $2,560.
The median Bobby West Tjupurrula painting sells for $2,654 across 13 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 | 17 | $2,654‡ | $12,999 | 76.5% | 2026-07-27 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,714–$2,201‡ | $1,729‡ | $2,702‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,231–$9,599‡ | $4,032‡ | $12,999 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $12,999 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,412‡ |
‡ 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 Bobby West Tjupurrula worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bobby West Tjupurrula work is $2,560. The median Bobby West Tjupurrula painting sells for $2,654 across 13 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 Bobby West Tjupurrula painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bobby West Tjupurrula painting is $2,654. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bobby West Tjupurrula's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bobby West Tjupurrula painting is $12,999.
What is Bobby West Tjupurrula's auction record?
Bobby West Tjupurrula's auction record is $12,999, set in 2021.
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