Nyankulya Watson (b. 1938)
Nyankulya Watson is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,897. 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 Nyankulya Watson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,965; 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 Nyankulya Watson on OpeningBid →What is a Nyankulya Watson work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nyankulya Watson work is $1,897.
The median Nyankulya Watson painting sells for $1,897 across 7 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,897†‡ | $6,066 | 46.7% | 2026-04-27 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,448–$4,500†‡ | $1,962†‡ | $6,066 |
† 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 | 2021 | $6,066 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,325‡ |
‡ 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 Nyankulya Watson worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nyankulya Watson work is $1,897. The median Nyankulya Watson painting sells for $1,897 across 7 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 Nyankulya Watson painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nyankulya Watson painting is $1,897. 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 Nyankulya Watson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nyankulya Watson painting is $6,066.
What is Nyankulya Watson's auction record?
Nyankulya Watson's auction record is $6,066, set in 2021.
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