> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-golder · updated 2026-11-02

# Janet Golder (b. 1973)

## What is Janet Golder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Janet Golder at 1 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $809 including buyer’s premium (middle half $516–$1,163, n=43). The auction record is $2,486 for Yam Dreaming (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $2,486 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $2,285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Bush Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $2,099 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $2,088 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,998 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,637 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,637 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,637 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Yam Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,573 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Yam Flower | Acrylic on canvas | $1,571 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,086 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $536 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Janet Golder is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $723. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Janet Golder sold in 2026 for $1,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Janet Golder work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Golder work is $723.

The median Janet Golder painting sells for $800 across 66 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Janet Golder paintings typically sell for $800–$1,550 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Janet Golder paintings typically sell for $397–$672 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 175 | $800† | $2,486 | 37.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,192 | $2,486 | — | 2026-07-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $397–$672† | $504† | $1,224 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $800–$1,550† | $1,043† | $2,486 |

† 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 | 2026 | $2,486 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,285 |

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 Janet Golder worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Golder work is $723. The median Janet Golder painting sells for $800 across 66 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Janet Golder paintings typically sell for $800–$1,550 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Janet Golder paintings typically sell for $397–$672 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Janet Golder painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janet Golder painting is $800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janet Golder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janet Golder painting is $2,486.

### What is the average price of a large Janet Golder painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Janet Golder painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,043, 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 medium Janet Golder painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janet Golder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janet Golder's auction record?

Janet Golder's auction record is $2,486, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Janet Golder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-golder (updated 2026-11-02).

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.