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# George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri (b. 1935)

George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri is an Australian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,722. 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 Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri sold in 2015 for $17,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri work is $2,722.

The median George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $2,661 across 4 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 | $2,661†‡ | $17,242 | 40% | 2015-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $17,242 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,579‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri work is $2,722. The median George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $2,661 across 4 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 George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri's auction record?

George Takata Ward Tjapaltjarri's auction record is $17,242, set in 2015.

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

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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.