Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek (1926–2009)
What is Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,307 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,660–$7,093, n=5). The auction record is $8,750 for NAKURRUNDIHBA 1 (2009, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAKURRUNDIHBA 1, 2004 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $8,750 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | NAKURRUNDIHBA 1, 2004 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $8,233 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | BARRAMUNDI AND CROCODILE | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $7,093 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | NGALYOD II, 2005 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $5,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | EMUS FEEDING, 1997 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $4,307 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Djekerre - Female Black Rock Wallaby / Ngarrbek - Echidna, 1996 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on paper | $4,237 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | SUGARBAG DJANG, 1997 | Natural earth pigments on arches paper | $2,660 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Sugar Bag Dreaming, 2006 | Natural ochres on Arches paper | $780 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mimi Spirit | Etching | $779 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,512 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,448 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek is an Australian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,237. 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 Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,545; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work is $4,237.
The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for $4,907 across 12 lots.
The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek print sells for $779 across 1 lots.
The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work on paper sells for $4,237 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $779 | $779 | — | 2025-01-29 |
| Paintings | 14 | $4,907†‡ | $8,750 | 85.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,237 | $4,237 | — | 2015-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $779. Paintings (14 lots) median $4,907, record $8,750. A typical Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,201–$5,507†‡ | $4,083†‡ | $5,932 |
† 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 | 2009 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,237 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $779 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work is $4,237. The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for $4,907 across 12 lots. The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek print sells for $779 across 1 lots. The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work on paper sells for $4,237 across 1 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 Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting is $4,907. 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 Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting is $8,750.
What is Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek's auction record?
Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek's auction record is $8,750, set in 2009.
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