Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (1936–2002)
What is Ginger Riley Munduwalawala’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Ginger Riley Munduwalawala at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,676–$30,919, n=15). The auction record is $173,325 for CHRISTMAS AT OLD ROPER RIVER MISSION (2024, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHRISTMAS AT OLD ROPER RIVER MISSION, 1995 - 96 | Synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck | $173,325 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Christmas at Old Roper River Mission, 1936 | Synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck | $160,633 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | THE WET - MY MOTHER'S COUNTRY, 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $98,681 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2012 |
| 4 | LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1989 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $70,990 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY – THE WET, 1992 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $56,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | ANGRY BULUKBUN, 1990 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $51,131 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | SIX WORKS, 1993, 1993 | I. CREATION – FOUR ARCHERS WITH NGAK NGAK, GARIMALA AND ANT HILLS, 1993 II. WAWALU AT THE FOUR ARCHERS WITH SACRED SHARK LIVER TREE, 1993 III. NGAK NGAK ACTING AS SENTINEL IN LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1993 IV. ANGRY BULUKBUN IN LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1993 V. WAWALU WITH ANCESTORS AT THE FOUR ARCHERS, 1993 VI. LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY BEFORE THE WET, 1993 synthetic polymer paint on craft paper | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | The wet, 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | The wet, 1936 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $41,121 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | The wet, 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $41,021 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $22,987 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $40,072 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $6,895 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ginger Riley Munduwalawala is an Australian artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $21,342. 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 Ginger Riley Munduwalawala sold in 2026 for $25,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ginger Riley Munduwalawala work is $21,342.
The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting sells for $21,893 across 44 lots.
The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala print sells for $879 across 1 lots.
The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala work on paper sells for $21,342 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ginger Riley Munduwalawala paintings typically sell for $4,506–$8,745 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Ginger Riley Munduwalawala paintings typically sell for $25,737–$59,996 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $879 | $879 | 50% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 59 | $21,893†‡ | $173,325 | 74.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $21,342‡ | $21,342‡ | — | 2020-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $160,633‡ | $173,325 | — | 2024-03-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ginger Riley Munduwalawala's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $879 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $21,893, record $173,325. A typical Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $160,633.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,506–$8,745†‡ | $7,270†‡ | $41,598 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $25,737–$59,996†‡ | $40,596†‡ | $173,325 |
† 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 | 2024 | $173,325 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $160,633 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $21,342‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $879 |
‡ 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 Ginger Riley Munduwalawala worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ginger Riley Munduwalawala work is $21,342. The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting sells for $21,893 across 44 lots. The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala print sells for $879 across 1 lots. The median Ginger Riley Munduwalawala work on paper sells for $21,342 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ginger Riley Munduwalawala paintings typically sell for $4,506–$8,745 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ginger Riley Munduwalawala paintings typically sell for $25,737–$59,996 (the middle half of 20 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 Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting is $21,893. 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 Ginger Riley Munduwalawala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting is $173,325.
What is the average price of a medium Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,270, 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 the average price of a large Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ginger Riley Munduwalawala painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $40,596, 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 Ginger Riley Munduwalawala's auction record?
Ginger Riley Munduwalawala's auction record is $173,325, set in 2024.
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