Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra (1932–2020)
What is Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,707 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,749–$36,720, n=9). The auction record is $73,142 for Water Ceremony Story (2020, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Ceremony Story, 1971 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $73,142 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | WOMEN'S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY, 1972 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $41,164 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | MALA (SPINIFEX WALLABY), 1972 | Synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board | $38,767 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | WOMEN’S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY, 1972 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $36,827 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Women's Travelling Bush Tucker Ceremony, 1972 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $36,720 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | WATER STORY (VERSION 7), 1972 | Synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board | $30,152 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | WATER STORY (VERSION 7), 1932 | Synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board | $25,144 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Kangaroo man and possum man ancestors travelling to Tjakari, Matingpilangu and Lurrnpa, c.1974 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $13,866 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Kangaroo man and possum man ancestors travelling to Tjakari, Matingpilangu and Lurrnpa, 1932 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $13,707 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Kangaroo man and possum man ancestors travelling to Tjakari, Matingpilangu and Lurrnpa, c.1974 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas board | $13,673 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $13,690 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $13,786 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $13,786. 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 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,050; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra on OpeningBid →What is a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra work is $13,786.
The median Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting sells for $12,061 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $12,061†‡ | $73,142 | 86.4% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $7,538–$37,744†‡ | $12,061†‡ | $73,142 |
† 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 | 2020 | $73,142 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $42,265† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra work is $13,786. The median Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting sells for $12,061 across 19 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 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting is $12,061. 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 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting is $73,142.
What is the average price of a medium Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,061, 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 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra's auction record?
Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra's auction record is $73,142, set in 2020.
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