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# 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.

## What is a Charlie Ward Tjakamarra work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charlie Ward Tjakamarra auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-ward-tjakamarra (updated 2026-11-03).

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.