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# Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) (1928–2003)

## What is Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) at 1 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,769 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,260–$17,905, n=12). The auction record is $46,605 for Untitled (2015, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1998 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $46,605 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1998 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1997 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $24,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2000 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $19,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $17,475 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas | $17,230 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas | $11,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | PARLINI JILAMARA, 1995 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen | $9,829 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | Waiyai, 1992 | Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood | $7,201 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1997 | Natural earth pigments on paper | $6,030 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $11,016 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,806 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $5,461 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) is an Australian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $5,461. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) sold in 2026 for $25,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) work is $5,461.

The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting sells for $11,016 across 13 lots.

The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) work on paper sells for $4,806 across 5 lots.

The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) sculpture sells for $5,484 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $11,016 | $46,605 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,806 | $6,030 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,484 | $7,201 | — | 2026-06-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,543–$20,798 | $9,829 | $46,605 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,823–$5,461 | $4,806 | $6,030 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $46,605 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,999 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,030 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,507 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,461 |

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 Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) work is $5,461. The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting sells for $11,016 across 13 lots. The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) work on paper sells for $4,806 across 5 lots. The median Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) sculpture sells for $5,484 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting is $11,016.

### What is Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting is $46,605.

### What is the average price of a medium Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)'s auction record?

Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)'s auction record is $46,605, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.