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

# Kevin Namatjira (1958–2018)

## What is Kevin Namatjira’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $825 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Kevin Namatjira auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-namatjira (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.