Janet Golder Kngwarreye (b. 1973)
What is Janet Golder Kngwarreye’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Janet Golder Kngwarreye at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $462–$1,885, n=9). The auction record is $2,470 for Yam Dreaming (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $2,470 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Bush Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,955 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,885 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Bush Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,842 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,815 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,084 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,016 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $701 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2020 |
| 9 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $691 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $635 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $696 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,828 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $569 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Janet Golder Kngwarreye is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $534. 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 Janet Golder Kngwarreye is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,053; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Golder Kngwarreye work is $534.
The median Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting sells for $554 across 29 lots.
The median Janet Golder Kngwarreye photograph sells for $1,014 across 2 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 | 101 | $554†‡ | $2,470 | 28.7% | 2026-06-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,014† | $1,041† | — | 2009-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $444–$642‡ | $569‡ | $701 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $509–$1,670†‡ | $719†‡ | $2,470 |
† 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 | 2025 | $2,470 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,955 |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,041† |
| Photography | 2009 | $986† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Janet Golder Kngwarreye worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Golder Kngwarreye work is $534. The median Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting sells for $554 across 29 lots. The median Janet Golder Kngwarreye photograph sells for $1,014 across 2 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 Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting is $554. 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 Janet Golder Kngwarreye's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting is $2,470.
What is the average price of a large Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Janet Golder Kngwarreye painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $719, 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 Janet Golder Kngwarreye's auction record?
Janet Golder Kngwarreye's auction record is $2,470, set in 2025.
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