Dora Mbitjana (b. 1965)
What is Dora Mbitjana’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Dora Mbitjana at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $733 including buyer’s premium (middle half $681–$1,131, n=7). The auction record is $1,416 for Awelye and Bush Melon (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awelye and Bush Melon | Acrylic on canvas | $1,416 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Awelye | Acrylic on canvas | $1,399 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Awelye | Acrylic on canvas | $863 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | My Mother's Awelye Story, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $790 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Awelye and Bush Melon | Acrylic on canvas | $733 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Awelye | Acrylic on canvas | $687 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Awelye and Bush Melon | Acrylic on canvas | $675 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Awelye & Bush Melon (Body Paint) | Acrylic on canvas | $476 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $762 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $798 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Dora Mbitjana is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $710. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dora Mbitjana sold in 2026 for $863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dora Mbitjana on OpeningBid →What is a Dora Mbitjana work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Mbitjana work is $710.
The median Dora Mbitjana painting sells for $733 across 9 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 | 32 | $733‡ | $1,416 | 28.1% | 2026-07-13 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $699–$1,265 | $798 | $1,416 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,416 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,399 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dora Mbitjana worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Mbitjana work is $710. The median Dora Mbitjana painting sells for $733 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dora Mbitjana painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Mbitjana painting is $733. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dora Mbitjana's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Mbitjana painting is $1,416.
What is Dora Mbitjana's auction record?
Dora Mbitjana's auction record is $1,416, set in 2025.
See the full Dora Mbitjana record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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