Emily Kame Kngwarrye (1910–1996)
Emily Kame Kngwarrye is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $32,506. 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 Kngwarrye sold in 2020 for $61,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kame Kngwarrye work is $32,506.
The median Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting sells for $32,506 across 45 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarrye paintings typically sell for $28,365–$100,578 (the middle half of 33 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 | 67 | $32,506†‡ | $219,245‡ | 67.2% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $143,572†‡ | $219,245‡ | — | 2020-03-18 |
† 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) | 12 | $3,949–$8,057†‡ | $4,948†‡ | $19,351‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $28,365–$100,578†‡ | $43,696†‡ | $231,916 |
† 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 | 2006 | $231,916 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $219,245‡ |
‡ 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 Kame Kngwarrye worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kame Kngwarrye work is $32,506. The median Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting sells for $32,506 across 45 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kame Kngwarrye paintings typically sell for $28,365–$100,578 (the middle half of 33 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 Kngwarrye painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting is $32,506. 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 Kngwarrye's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting is $219,245. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $43,696, 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 Kngwarrye painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emily Kame Kngwarrye painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,948, 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 Kngwarrye's auction record?
Emily Kame Kngwarrye's auction record is $219,245, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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