> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diidja · updated 2026-11-01

# Diidja (1900–1982)

## What is Diidja’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Diidja at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,873–$10,274, n=6). The auction record is $10,399 for Male and female Namarnde making love (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male and female Namarnde making love, 1966 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $10,399 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Male and female Namarnde making love, 1900 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $10,281 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Male and female Namarnde making love, 1966 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $10,255 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Namarnde with two wives, 1966 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $6,933 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Namarnde with two wives, 1900 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $6,853 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Namarnde with two wives, 1966 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $6,837 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Three Namorrordo, 1900 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $4,656 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Malicious Spirit of the Shooting Star, 1900 | Tin | $4,655 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 9 | FEMALE NAMARNDE SPIRIT, c.1950 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $4,135 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | Male and Female Namarnde, 1900 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $3,386 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $4,395 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,746 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Diidja is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $6,778. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Diidja sold in 2026 for $10,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Diidja work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diidja work is $6,778.

The median Diidja painting sells for $4,135 across 11 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 | 11 | $4,135‡ | $10,399 | — | 2026-03-25 |

‡ 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) | 11 | $3,217–$6,893‡ | $4,135‡ | $10,399 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $10,399 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,281 |

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 Diidja worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diidja work is $6,778. The median Diidja painting sells for $4,135 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Diidja painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diidja painting is $4,135. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Diidja's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Diidja painting is $10,399.

### What is the average price of a medium Diidja painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Diidja painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,135, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Diidja's auction record?

Diidja's auction record is $10,399, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Diidja auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diidja (updated 2026-11-01).

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.