NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU (1945–2021)
What is NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,747–$20,245, n=7). The auction record is $37,694 for Untitled (circles) (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (circles), 1945 | Natural earth pigments on Stringybark | $37,694 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Circles, 1945 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $28,111 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (WHITE CIRCLES), 2015 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $27,568 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (CIRCLES IN GREY AND BLACK), 2013 | Natural earth pigments on hollow log | $12,922 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | TREES WHITE, 2011 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $6,461 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Mapu, 1945 | Felt tip pen and white clay pigment on discarded photography paper | $6,425 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Camping in the Orchard, 2009 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $3,877 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | YOLNGU’YULNGU AND DJORRA, 2014 | Four works on paper: felt tip pen and earth pigments on discarded photography paper | $3,618 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | FALLEN LEAVES II, 2009 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $1,723 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $17,014 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $20,245 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $6,425. 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 NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU sold in 2026 for $27,568, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU work is $6,425.
The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU painting sells for $10,918 across 12 lots.
The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU photograph sells for $5,022 across 2 lots.
The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU print sells for $11,364 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 | $11,364‡ | $11,364‡ | — | 2023-03-22 |
| Paintings | 12 | $10,918‡ | $37,694 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,022 | $6,425 | — | 2026-06-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $11,364. Paintings (12 lots) median $10,918, record $37,694.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,723–$6,461‡ | $5,675‡ | $15,375‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,629–$27,839‡ | $19,513‡ | $37,694 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $37,694 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $28,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $11,364‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,425 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,618 |
‡ 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 NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU work is $6,425. The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU painting sells for $10,918 across 12 lots. The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU photograph sells for $5,022 across 2 lots. The median NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU print sells for $11,364 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 NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU painting is $10,918. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU painting is $37,694.
What is NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU's auction record?
NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU's auction record is $37,694, set in 2026.
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