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# Emily Kam kngwarreye (1910–1996)

## What is Emily Kam kngwarreye’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Emily Kam kngwarreye at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $99,842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $66,517–$155,451, n=38). The auction record is $844,960 for UNTITLED (AWELYE) (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1992 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $844,960 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1992 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $755,918 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | A Desert Life Cycle III, 1991 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $357,690 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | ANOORALYA (WILD YAM), 1989 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $331,535 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Awelye I, II, III & IV, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $303,319 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Awelye I, II, III & IV, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $299,110 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | ALHALKERE (MY COUNTRY), 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $268,065 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (Alalgura landscape/Yam flowers), 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $251,321 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Alalgura landscape/Yam flowers), 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $247,834 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | MERNE (EVERYTHING), 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $237,056 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 137 | $61,718 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 115 | $63,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $54,086 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emily Kam kngwarreye is an Australian artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $52,828.

A work by Emily Kam kngwarreye sold in 2026 for $55,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emily Kam kngwarreye work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kam kngwarreye work is $52,828.

The median Emily Kam kngwarreye painting sells for $90,996 across 24 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $90,996 | $844,960 | — | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $154,910 | $844,960 | — | 2026-08-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $58,497–$82,329 | $67,163 | $116,995 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $74,313–$181,991 | $103,995 | $844,960 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $844,960 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $357,690 |

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 Emily Kam kngwarreye worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kam kngwarreye work is $52,828. The median Emily Kam kngwarreye painting sells for $90,996 across 24 lots.

### What is the average price of a Emily Kam kngwarreye painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Kam kngwarreye painting is $90,996.

### What is Emily Kam kngwarreye's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Kam kngwarreye painting is $844,960.

### What is the average price of a large Emily Kam kngwarreye painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Kam kngwarreye painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $103,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emily Kam kngwarreye's auction record?

Emily Kam kngwarreye's auction record is $844,960, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.