Emily Kngwarreye (1910–1996)
What is Emily Kngwarreye’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Emily Kngwarreye at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,928 including buyer’s premium (middle half $23,487–$102,206, n=34). The auction record is $753,729 for Untitled (Awelye) (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Awelye), 1910 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $753,729 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Awelye I, II, III & IV, 1910 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $299,840 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (Alalgura landscape/Yam flowers), 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $248,439 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (ALHALKERRE), 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $239,362 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Endunga), 1910 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $216,854 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Alalgura - Emu Country, 1910 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $188,471 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | My Country, 1910 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $154,204 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $151,663 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Desert Storm, 1992 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $138,500 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Yam country, 1990 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $111,546 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $64,981 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $85,036 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $21,629 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Emily Kngwarreye is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $34,634. 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 Kngwarreye sold in 2026 for $76,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kngwarreye work is $34,634.
The median Emily Kngwarreye painting sells for $38,552 across 103 lots.
The median Emily Kngwarreye print sells for $198 across 4 lots.
The median Emily Kngwarreye work on paper sells for $18,752 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $28,196–$109,164 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Emily Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $7,541–$29,984 (the middle half of 25 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 | 8 | $198† | $902† | 50% | 2025-08-27 |
| Paintings | 138 | $38,552†‡ | $753,729 | 74.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $18,752‡ | $18,752‡ | 50% | 2012-04-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $170,188†‡ | $753,729 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emily Kngwarreye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $198 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (138 lots) median $38,552, record $753,729. A typical Emily Kngwarreye painting sells for around 194× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $170,188.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $7,541–$29,984†‡ | $17,337†‡ | $104,363 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $28,196–$109,164†‡ | $50,207†‡ | $753,729 |
† 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 | $753,729 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $266,269‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $18,752‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $902† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $267 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Kngwarreye worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Kngwarreye work is $34,634. The median Emily Kngwarreye painting sells for $38,552 across 103 lots. The median Emily Kngwarreye print sells for $198 across 4 lots. The median Emily Kngwarreye work on paper sells for $18,752 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Emily Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $28,196–$109,164 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emily Kngwarreye paintings typically sell for $7,541–$29,984 (the middle half of 25 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 Kngwarreye painting?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Kngwarreye painting is $38,552. 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 Kngwarreye's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Kngwarreye painting is $753,729.
What is the average price of a large Emily Kngwarreye painting?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Kngwarreye painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,207, 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 Kngwarreye painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emily Kngwarreye painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,337, 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 Kngwarreye's auction record?
Emily Kngwarreye's auction record is $753,729, set in 2025.
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