Marlene Young Nungurrayi (b. 1973)
What is Marlene Young Nungurrayi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Marlene Young Nungurrayi at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $731 including buyer’s premium (middle half $669–$1,039, n=17). The auction record is $2,456 for Minyma Tjukurrpa (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minyma Tjukurrpa | Acrylic on canvas | $2,456 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,611 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Tjukurrpa (Women's Ceremonies), 2024 | Acrylic on linen | $1,408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,406 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,403 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Minyma Tjukurrpa | Acrylic on canvas | $1,310 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,254 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,143 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Minyma Tjukurrpa | Acrylic on canvas | $1,137 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $1,039 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $812 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,088 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $676 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Marlene Young Nungurrayi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $808. 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 Marlene Young Nungurrayi sold in 2026 for $1,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Young Nungurrayi work is $808.
The median Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting sells for $843 across 39 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Marlene Young Nungurrayi paintings typically sell for $849–$1,268 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 126 | $843†‡ | $2,456 | 31% | 2026-09-28 |
† 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) | 19 | $506–$724†‡ | $669†‡ | $1,408 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $849–$1,268†‡ | $976†‡ | $2,456 |
† 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 | 2024 | $2,456 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,946‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marlene Young Nungurrayi worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Young Nungurrayi work is $808. The median Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting sells for $843 across 39 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Marlene Young Nungurrayi paintings typically sell for $849–$1,268 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting is $843. 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 Marlene Young Nungurrayi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting is $2,456.
What is the average price of a large Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $976, 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 the average price of a medium Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marlene Young Nungurrayi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $669, 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 Marlene Young Nungurrayi's auction record?
Marlene Young Nungurrayi's auction record is $1,946, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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