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# Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek (1926–2009)

## What is Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,307 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,033–$5,507, n=5). The auction record is $8,750 for NAKURRUNDIHBA 1 (2009, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | NGALYOD II, 2005 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $5,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | BARRAMUNDI AND CROCODILE | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $5,507 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Untitled (Mimihs), c.1970, 1926 | — | $3,431 | Bonhams | May 2014 |
| 8 | Brolga Hunting for Fish, 2000 | Natural earth pigments on arches paper | $2,201 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | SUGARBAG DJANG, 1997 | Natural earth pigments on arches paper | $2,033 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Sugar Bag Dreaming, 2006 | Natural ochres on Arches paper | $780 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,507 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,201 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek is an Australian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,160. 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.

## What is a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work is $4,160.

The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for $5,715 across 14 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 | 16 | $5,715†‡ | $43,581 | 87.5% | 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 (16 lots) median $5,715, record $43,581. A typical Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,327–$5,820†‡ | $4,195†‡ | $43,581 |

† 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 | 2013 | $43,581 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $25,702 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,237 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $779 |

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 Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek work is $4,160. The median Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting sells for $5,715 across 14 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 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting is $5,715. 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 $43,581.

### What is the average price of a medium Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 auction record?

Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek's auction record is $8,750, set in 2009.

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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.