Emily Kam Kngawarray (1916–1996)
Emily Kam Kngawarray is an Australian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $33,514. 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 Emily Kam Kngawarray sold in 2024 for $70,678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emily Kam Kngawarray on OpeningBid →What is a Emily Kam Kngawarray work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kam Kngawarray work is $33,514.
The median Emily Kam Kngawarray painting sells for $30,721 across 40 lots.
The median Emily Kam Kngawarray work on paper sells for $46,547 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kam Kngawarray paintings typically sell for $26,066–$50,270 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 49 | $30,721†‡ | $157,244‡ | 81.6% | 2024-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $46,547 | $46,547 | — | 2015-09-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $74,475‡ | $157,244‡ | — | 2024-03-26 |
† 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) | 11 | $11,613–$21,411† | $14,895† | $26,245 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $26,066–$50,270†‡ | $37,237†‡ | $157,244‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $157,244‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $74,475 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $46,547 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emily Kam Kngawarray worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kam Kngawarray work is $33,514. The median Emily Kam Kngawarray painting sells for $30,721 across 40 lots. The median Emily Kam Kngawarray work on paper sells for $46,547 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kam Kngawarray paintings typically sell for $26,066–$50,270 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Emily Kam Kngawarray painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Kam Kngawarray painting is $30,721. 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 Emily Kam Kngawarray's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Kam Kngawarray painting is $157,244. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Emily Kam Kngawarray painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Kam Kngawarray painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Emily Kam Kngawarray painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emily Kam Kngawarray painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emily Kam Kngawarray's auction record?
Emily Kam Kngawarray's auction record is $157,244, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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