Mary Rumble Pitjara (b. 1957)
What is Mary Rumble Pitjara’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Mary Rumble Pitjara at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $499–$978, n=10). The auction record is $2,046 for Bush Medicine Leaves (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bush Medicine Leaves | Acrylic on canvas | $2,046 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,458 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,413 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $1,037 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | My Country | Acrylic on canvas | $988 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $947 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $816 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $816 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Kangaroo Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $782 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $816 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $357 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Rumble Pitjara is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $579. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Mary Rumble Pitjara sold in 2026 for $947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mary Rumble Pitjara on OpeningBid →What is a Mary Rumble Pitjara work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Rumble Pitjara work is $579.
The median Mary Rumble Pitjara painting sells for $521 across 54 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Mary Rumble Pitjara paintings typically sell for $498–$986 (the middle half of 35 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 | 162 | $521† | $2,046 | 33.3% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,458 | $2,046 | — | 2025-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $319–$450† | $360† | $702 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $498–$986† | $731† | $2,046 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,046 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,458 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Rumble Pitjara worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Rumble Pitjara work is $579. The median Mary Rumble Pitjara painting sells for $521 across 54 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mary Rumble Pitjara paintings typically sell for $498–$986 (the middle half of 35 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 Mary Rumble Pitjara painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Rumble Pitjara painting is $521. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mary Rumble Pitjara's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Rumble Pitjara painting is $2,046.
What is the average price of a large Mary Rumble Pitjara painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mary Rumble Pitjara painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Mary Rumble Pitjara painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Rumble Pitjara painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mary Rumble Pitjara's auction record?
Mary Rumble Pitjara's auction record is $2,046, set in 2025.
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