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# Old tutuma Tjapangati (1915–1987)

Old tutuma Tjapangati is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,993. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Old tutuma Tjapangati sold in 2023 for $6,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Old tutuma Tjapangati work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Old tutuma Tjapangati work is $4,993.

The median Old tutuma Tjapangati painting sells for $4,970 across 7 lots.

The median Old tutuma Tjapangati work on paper sells for $2,507 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,970‡ | $6,892 | — | 2023-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,507 | $2,507 | — | 2012-11-28 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $4,878–$6,030‡ | $5,108‡ | $6,892 |

‡ 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 | $6,892 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,030 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,507 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Old tutuma Tjapangati worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Old tutuma Tjapangati work is $4,993. The median Old tutuma Tjapangati painting sells for $4,970 across 7 lots. The median Old tutuma Tjapangati work on paper sells for $2,507 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Old tutuma Tjapangati's auction record?

Old tutuma Tjapangati's auction record is $6,892, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.