Jarinyanu David Downs (1925–1995)
Jarinyanu David Downs is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,934. 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 Jarinyanu David Downs sold in 2020 for $5,169, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jarinyanu David Downs on OpeningBid →What is a Jarinyanu David Downs work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jarinyanu David Downs work is $3,934.
The median Jarinyanu David Downs painting sells for $3,659 across 13 lots.
The median Jarinyanu David Downs sculpture sells for $6,268 across 1 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 | 14 | $3,659†‡ | $23,500 | 92.9% | 2026-08-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,268 | $6,268 | — | 2012-11-28 |
† 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) | 6 | $834–$2,660† | $1,503† | $4,209 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,414–$10,769‡ | $9,124‡ | $23,500 |
† 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 | 2003 | $23,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $11,199 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $6,268 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jarinyanu David Downs worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jarinyanu David Downs work is $3,934. The median Jarinyanu David Downs painting sells for $3,659 across 13 lots. The median Jarinyanu David Downs sculpture sells for $6,268 across 1 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 Jarinyanu David Downs painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jarinyanu David Downs painting is $3,659. 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 Jarinyanu David Downs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jarinyanu David Downs painting is $23,500.
What is Jarinyanu David Downs's auction record?
Jarinyanu David Downs's auction record is $23,500, set in 2003.
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