Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa (b. 1922)
What is Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,964 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,749–$12,851, n=5). The auction record is $12,999 for Water story (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water story, c.1972 - 74 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $12,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Water story, 1928 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $12,851 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Tingari Dreaming, 2006 | Acrylic on linen | $2,964 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Water Dreaming | Acrylic on linen | $1,749 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Bush Onion Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,192 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Old Man, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $948 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,356 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,307. 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 Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa sold in 2026 for $12,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa work is $2,307.
The median Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa painting sells for $1,921 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 | 35 | $1,921†‡ | $12,999 | 37.1% | 2026-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $2,114–$11,033†‡ | $4,136†‡ | $12,999 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $562–$2,356† | $1,192† | $5,897† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $12,999 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,851 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa work is $2,307. The median Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa painting sells for $1,921 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 Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa painting is $1,921. 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 Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa painting is $12,999.
What is Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa's auction record?
Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa's auction record is $12,999, set in 2026.
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