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# Jake Tjapaltjarri (b. 1970)

## What is Jake Tjapaltjarri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Jake Tjapaltjarri at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $556–$1,089, n=10). The auction record is $2,569 for Tingari - Wati Kutjara (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tingari - Wati Kutjara, 2009 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $2,569 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Tingari, 2020 | Acrylic on linen | $1,581 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Tingari | Acrylic on linen | $1,243 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Tingari | Acrylic on linen | $1,216 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,081 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Tingari, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $707 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Tingari | Acrylic on linen | $699 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2014 |
| 8 | My Father's Country | Acrylic on linen | $697 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $617 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $612 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $617 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,229 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $550 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jake Tjapaltjarri is an Australia artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $698. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jake Tjapaltjarri sold in 2026 for $1,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jake Tjapaltjarri work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Tjapaltjarri work is $698.

The median Jake Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $612 across 23 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $612† | $2,569 | 32.4% | 2026-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $450–$617† | $550† | $2,569 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $497–$1,171† | $768† | $1,581 |

† 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 | 2024 | $2,569 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,581 |

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 Jake Tjapaltjarri worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Tjapaltjarri work is $698. The median Jake Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $612 across 23 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jake Tjapaltjarri painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jake Tjapaltjarri painting is $612. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jake Tjapaltjarri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jake Tjapaltjarri painting is $2,569.

### What is the average price of a medium Jake Tjapaltjarri painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jake Tjapaltjarri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, 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 Jake Tjapaltjarri painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jake Tjapaltjarri painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $768, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jake Tjapaltjarri's auction record?

Jake Tjapaltjarri's auction record is $2,569, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jake Tjapaltjarri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jake-tjapaltjarri (updated 2026-11-03).

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.