Gabriel Namatjira (1941–1969)
Gabriel Namatjira is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $367. 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 Gabriel Namatjira sold in 2025 for $782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gabriel Namatjira on OpeningBid →What is a Gabriel Namatjira work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Namatjira work is $367.
The median Gabriel Namatjira work on paper sells for $484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $484†‡ | $819‡ | 80% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $329–$791†‡ | $484†‡ | $819‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $819‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $818 |
‡ 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 Gabriel Namatjira worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Namatjira work is $367. The median Gabriel Namatjira work on paper sells for $484 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 Gabriel Namatjira's auction record?
Gabriel Namatjira's auction record is $819, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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