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# Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi (1921–1999)

Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $37,432. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi sold in 2023 for $60,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi work is $37,432.

The median Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi painting sells for $37,432 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $37,432† | $60,664 | 80% | 2023-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $60,664 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $57,634† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi work is $37,432. The median Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi painting sells for $37,432 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi's auction record?

Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi's auction record is $60,664, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.