Butcher Cherel Janangoo (1920–2009)
What is Butcher Cherel Janangoo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Butcher Cherel Janangoo at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,188 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,062–$3,312, n=6). The auction record is $16,369 for NGANWAYA II (2010, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGANWAYA II, 2000 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $16,369 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (GOORNANGGI), 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on Velin Arches paper | $11,863 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | GAROONA, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on unprimed cotton duck | $11,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (synthetic polymer paint on paper), 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on paper | $8,985 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | BOAB, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $7,757 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1997 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $6,370 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | GIRNDI, 2002 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $6,012 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | GIRNDI, 2002 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $5,600 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | WAWARRI, 1999 | Synthetic polymer paint on Velin Arches paper | $5,600 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled, c.1989 | Synthetic polymer paint on cardboard | $5,097 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,480 |
| Paintings | 25 | $3,454 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $3,450 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Butcher Cherel Janangoo is a Gooniyandi artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,427. 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 Butcher Cherel Janangoo sold in 2026 for $5,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Butcher Cherel Janangoo work is $3,427.
The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting sells for $3,408 across 33 lots.
The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo print sells for $312 across 2 lots.
The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo work on paper sells for $8,985 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Butcher Cherel Janangoo paintings typically sell for $2,563–$5,307 (the middle half of 31 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 | 3 | $312† | $478 | 66.7% | 2021-08-25 |
| Paintings | 37 | $3,408†‡ | $16,376‡ | 89.2% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,985 | $8,985 | — | 2009-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,369‡ | $16,376‡ | — | 2015-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Butcher Cherel Janangoo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $312 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $3,408, record $16,376. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,369.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $2,563–$5,307†‡ | $3,322†‡ | $16,376‡ |
† 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 | 2010 | $16,376‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,369 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $478 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $146† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Butcher Cherel Janangoo worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Butcher Cherel Janangoo work is $3,427. The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting sells for $3,408 across 33 lots. The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo print sells for $312 across 2 lots. The median Butcher Cherel Janangoo work on paper sells for $8,985 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Butcher Cherel Janangoo paintings typically sell for $2,563–$5,307 (the middle half of 31 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 Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting is $3,408. 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 Butcher Cherel Janangoo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting is $16,376. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Butcher Cherel Janangoo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,322, 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 Butcher Cherel Janangoo's auction record?
Butcher Cherel Janangoo's auction record is $16,376, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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