George Ward Tjungarrayi
What is George Ward Tjungarrayi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for George Ward Tjungarrayi at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $702–$1,355, n=8). The auction record is $34,787 for Untitled (Tingari at Kaakuratintja) (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Tingari at Kaakuratintja), 1945 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $34,787 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $3,511 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2014 |
| 3 | Soakage Kirrimalunya | Acrylic on canvas | $1,780 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Tingari Cycle, 2004 | Acrylic on linen | $1,214 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Tingari Squares | Acrylic on linen | $1,032 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Tingari, 2005 | Acrylic on linen | $840 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Tingari | Synthetic polymer on canvas | $820 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Tingari Cycle | Acrylic on canvas | $349 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | George Ward Tjungurrayi - hand painted boomerang l. 51cm | Hand painted wood | $132 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2013 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kutungka Napanagka, 2003 | Decorative print after original | $20 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,123 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,780 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
George Ward Tjungarrayi is an Australia artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,692. 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 Ward Tjungarrayi sold in 2025 for $1,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Ward Tjungarrayi on OpeningBid →What is a George Ward Tjungarrayi work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ward Tjungarrayi work is $1,692.
The median George Ward Tjungarrayi painting sells for $1,214 across 21 lots.
The median George Ward Tjungarrayi print sells for $20 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $20 | $20 | 33.3% | 2025-01-22 |
| Paintings | 62 | $1,214†‡ | $36,517‡ | 33.9% | 2026-02-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Ward Tjungarrayi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $20 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $1,214, record $36,517. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical George Ward Tjungarrayi painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $377–$1,040†‡ | $649†‡ | $1,214 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,326–$22,632†‡ | $2,513†‡ | $36,517‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $36,517‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $34,787 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $20 |
‡ 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 George Ward Tjungarrayi worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ward Tjungarrayi work is $1,692. The median George Ward Tjungarrayi painting sells for $1,214 across 21 lots. The median George Ward Tjungarrayi print sells for $20 across 1 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 Ward Tjungarrayi painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Ward Tjungarrayi painting is $1,214. 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 Ward Tjungarrayi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Ward Tjungarrayi painting is $36,517. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large George Ward Tjungarrayi painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large George Ward Tjungarrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ward Tjungarrayi's auction record?
George Ward Tjungarrayi's auction record is $36,517, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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