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# Kitty Kantilla (1928–2003)

## What is Kitty Kantilla’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Kitty Kantilla at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,877 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,101–$13,566, n=7). The auction record is $25,999 for PARLINI JILAMARA (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARLINI JILAMARA, 2002 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2000 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $17,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Pumpuni Jilamara, 2002 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $9,800 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Jilamara, 2001 | Natural earth pigments on paper | $3,877 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1999 | Natural earth pigments on paper | $3,446 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1995 | Natural earth pigments on Arches paper | $2,757 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1999 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Arches paper | $2,412 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,838 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,661 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kitty Kantilla is a Tiwi artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $10,663. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kitty Kantilla sold in 2026 for $17,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kitty Kantilla work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitty Kantilla work is $10,663.

The median Kitty Kantilla painting sells for $11,527 across 10 lots.

The median Kitty Kantilla work on paper sells for $2,757 across 1 lots.

The median Kitty Kantilla sculpture sells for $3,111 across 1 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 | 11 | $11,527† | $25,999 | 90.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,757 | $2,757 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,111† | $3,111† | — | 2012-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,661–$12,287† | $9,800† | $25,999 |

† 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 | 2025 | $25,999 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,332 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $3,111† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,757 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kitty Kantilla worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitty Kantilla work is $10,663. The median Kitty Kantilla painting sells for $11,527 across 10 lots. The median Kitty Kantilla work on paper sells for $2,757 across 1 lots. The median Kitty Kantilla sculpture sells for $3,111 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kitty Kantilla painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kitty Kantilla painting is $11,527. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kitty Kantilla's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kitty Kantilla painting is $25,999.

### What is Kitty Kantilla's auction record?

Kitty Kantilla's auction record is $25,999, set in 2025.

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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, “Kitty Kantilla auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kitty-kantilla (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.