George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi (b. 1943)
What is George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 234 auction results for George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi at 7 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,683 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,900–$4,043, n=138). The auction record is $30,576 for Tingari Dreaming (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tingari Dreaming, 2017 | Acrylic on linen | $30,576 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $26,313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Mamultjulkunga, 2004 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $17,459 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Mulkunupalkanya, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $16,941 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Tingari | Acrylic on linen | $14,762 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $11,145 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Mulkunupalkanya | Acrylic on canvas | $11,117 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $10,439 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Mamultjulkunga, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,618 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Tingari | Acrylic on Italian linen | $8,799 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 181 | $2,510 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $3,682 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 99 | $1,928 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 234 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi is an Australian artist with 376 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,276. 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 George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,461; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi on OpeningBid →What is a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi work worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi work is $2,276.
The median George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting sells for $2,444 across 211 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $968–$2,446 (the middle half of 116 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $2,651–$5,078 (the middle half of 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 384 | $2,444† | $30,576 | 54.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $11,131 | $30,576 | — | 2026-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $968–$2,446† | $1,700† | $5,195 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 91 | $2,651–$5,078† | $3,462† | $30,576 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,576 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $26,313 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi work is $2,276. The median George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting sells for $2,444 across 211 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $968–$2,446 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $2,651–$5,078 (the middle half of 91 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 George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting is $2,444. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting is $30,576.
What is the average price of a medium George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a large George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi's auction record?
George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi's auction record is $30,576, set in 2025.
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