Fred Tjakamarra (1926–2006)
Fred Tjakamarra is an Australian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,908. 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 Fred Tjakamarra sold in 2017 for $3,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fred Tjakamarra on OpeningBid →What is a Fred Tjakamarra work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Tjakamarra work is $2,908.
The median Fred Tjakamarra painting sells for $2,333 across 8 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 | 10 | $2,333†‡ | $4,156 | 80% | 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) | 8 | $903–$3,414†‡ | $2,333†‡ | $4,156 |
† 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 | 2009 | $4,156 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,835‡ |
‡ 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 Fred Tjakamarra worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Tjakamarra work is $2,908. The median Fred Tjakamarra painting sells for $2,333 across 8 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 Fred Tjakamarra's auction record?
Fred Tjakamarra's auction record is $12,249, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,249 (buyer's premium not included).
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