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# Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1909–1996)

## What is Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 226 auction results for Emily Kame Kngwarreye at 18 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,979 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,184–$93,191, n=113). The auction record is $359,517 for Awelye 1996 (2025, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awelye 1996, 1996 | Anmatyerre language group | $359,517 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | ANOORALYA (WILD YAM), 1989 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $303,319 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Earth's Creation II, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $288,990 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | ALHALKERE (MY COUNTRY), 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $258,447 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Alalgura/Emu Country), 1989 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $242,655 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | MERNE (EVERYTHING), 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $238,322 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Desert Winter, 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $223,987 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Early Summer Flowers, 1990 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $212,323 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $203,657 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | The Anooralya Yam, 1995 | Anmatyerre language group | $199,153 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 140 | $38,449 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 119 | $47,382 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $14,552 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 226 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emily Kame Kngwarreye is an Australian Aboriginal artist with 308 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $30,459. 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 Kame Kngwarreye is recorded as sold in 2026 for $31,643; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Emily Kame Kngwarreye works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emily Kame Kngwarreye work worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kame Kngwarreye work is $30,459.

The median Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting sells for $31,372 across 185 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $24,563–$97,427 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $7,679–$19,909 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 188 | $31,372†‡ | $359,517 | — | 2026-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $152,495†‡ | $359,517 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† 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) | 46 | $7,679–$19,909†‡ | $12,997†‡ | $73,663 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 135 | $24,563–$97,427†‡ | $46,605†‡ | $359,517 |

† 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 | 2025 | $359,517 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $303,319 |

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 Kame Kngwarreye worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kame Kngwarreye work is $30,459. The median Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting sells for $31,372 across 185 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $24,563–$97,427 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $7,679–$19,909 (the middle half of 46 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 Kame Kngwarreye painting?

Based on 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting is $31,372. 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 Kame Kngwarreye's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting is $359,517.

### What is the average price of a large Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting?

Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $46,605, 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 Kame Kngwarreye painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emily Kame Kngwarreye painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,997, 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 Emily Kame Kngwarreye's auction record?

Emily Kame Kngwarreye's auction record is $359,517, 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.