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# Galya Pwerle (b. 1930)

## What is Galya Pwerle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Galya Pwerle at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $410 including buyer’s premium (middle half $231–$550, n=5). The auction record is $1,178 for Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 100 x 100 x 3 cm. (39.3 x 39.3 x 1.1 in.) (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 100 x 100 x 3 cm. (39.3 x 39.3 x 1.1 in.) | Acrylic on linen | $1,178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Awelye Atnwengerrp | Acrylic on linen | $1,086 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 3 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2008 | Acrylic on linen | $826 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2016 |
| 4 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 56 x 80 x 3 cm. (22.0 x 31 1/2 x 1.1 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $665 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Awelye Atnwengerrp | Acrylic on linen | $550 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Awelye Atnwegerrp, 2013 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $532 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $410 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $231 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2022 | Acrylic on linen | $198 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $550 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $541 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Galya Pwerle is an Australia artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $665. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Galya Pwerle sold in 2025 for $1,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Galya Pwerle work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Galya Pwerle work is $665.

The median Galya Pwerle painting sells for $550 across 9 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $550 | $1,178 | 32.1% | 2025-10-28 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $365–$705 | $541 | $1,178 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,178 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,086 |

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 Galya Pwerle worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Galya Pwerle work is $665. The median Galya Pwerle painting sells for $550 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Galya Pwerle painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Galya Pwerle painting is $550.

### What is Galya Pwerle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Galya Pwerle painting is $1,178.

### What is Galya Pwerle's auction record?

Galya Pwerle's auction record is $1,178, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Galya Pwerle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/galya-pwerle (updated 2026-11-01).

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.