Charlie Ward Tjakamarra (1940–2005)
Charlie Ward Tjakamarra is a Pintupi artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,513. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charlie Ward Tjakamarra sold in 2026 for $2,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra work is $1,513.
The median Charlie Ward Tjakamarra painting sells for $1,513 across 12 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,513‡ | $43,074 | 92.3% | 2026-08-12 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,428–$1,513‡ | $1,486‡ | $2,405 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $43,074 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $35,921 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra work is $1,513. The median Charlie Ward Tjakamarra painting sells for $1,513 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra painting is $1,513. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charlie Ward Tjakamarra's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra painting is $43,074.
What is Charlie Ward Tjakamarra's auction record?
Charlie Ward Tjakamarra's auction record is $43,074, set in 2020.
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