Tjungkara Ken (b. 1969)
What is Tjungkara Ken’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Tjungkara Ken at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,533 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,503–$14,564, n=5). The auction record is $14,733 for Seven sisters (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven sisters, 2015 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $14,733 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Seven sisters, 2015 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $14,564 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Seven Sisters, 2010 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $12,818 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | SEVEN SISTERS, 2011 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $9,533 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Seven Sisters, 2011 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $8,503 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | THREE SISTERS PAINT THE SEVEN SISTERS, 1968 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $6,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | SEVEN SISTERS, 2010 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $5,747 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Kungkarangkalpa Tjukurpa (Seven Sisters), 2022 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $3,807 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $9,018 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $9,018 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Tjungkara Ken is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $6,892. 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 Tjungkara Ken sold in 2026 for $14,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Tjungkara Ken record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Tjungkara Ken on OpeningBid →What is a Tjungkara Ken work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tjungkara Ken work is $6,892.
The median Tjungkara Ken painting sells for $6,892 across 21 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Tjungkara Ken paintings typically sell for $6,016–$9,533 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $6,892†‡ | $14,733 | 87.5% | 2026-03-25 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $6,016–$9,533†‡ | $6,892†‡ | $14,733 |
† 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 | 2026 | $14,733 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,564 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tjungkara Ken worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tjungkara Ken work is $6,892. The median Tjungkara Ken painting sells for $6,892 across 21 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tjungkara Ken paintings typically sell for $6,016–$9,533 (the middle half of 21 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 Tjungkara Ken painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tjungkara Ken painting is $6,892. 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 Tjungkara Ken's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tjungkara Ken painting is $14,733.
What is the average price of a large Tjungkara Ken painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tjungkara Ken painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,892, 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 Tjungkara Ken's auction record?
Tjungkara Ken's auction record is $14,733, set in 2026.
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