Kevin Namatjira (1958–2018)
What is Kevin Namatjira’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Kevin Namatjira at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,137 including buyer’s premium (middle half $794–$1,333, n=8). The auction record is $2,626 for Central Australian Landscape (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $2,626 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,586 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,249 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,241 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,034 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $825 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $699 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Macdonnell Ranges | Watercolour on paper | $569 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Central Australia Landscape | Watercolour | $507 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled | Watercolour on card | $368 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $825 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $929 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Kevin Namatjira is an Australian artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $588. 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 Kevin Namatjira sold in 2026 for $1,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kevin Namatjira record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Kevin Namatjira on OpeningBid →What is a Kevin Namatjira work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Namatjira work is $588.
The median Kevin Namatjira work on paper sells for $538 across 24 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kevin Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $365–$1,060 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 31 | $538† | $2,626 | 77.4% | 2026-09-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $365–$1,060† | $588† | $2,626 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,586 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kevin Namatjira worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Namatjira work is $588. The median Kevin Namatjira work on paper sells for $538 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kevin Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $365–$1,060 (the middle half of 20 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 Kevin Namatjira work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Namatjira work on paper is $538. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kevin Namatjira's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Namatjira work on paper is $2,626.
What is the average price of a small Kevin Namatjira work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kevin Namatjira work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kevin Namatjira's auction record?
Kevin Namatjira's auction record is $2,626, set in 2026.
See the full Kevin Namatjira record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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