Oscar Namatjira (1922–1991)
What is Oscar Namatjira’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Oscar Namatjira at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,979 including buyer’s premium (middle half $996–$3,288, n=13). The auction record is $4,581 for Mount Sonder (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Sonder | Watercolour | $4,581 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | The Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell Ranges, 1950s | Watercolour on paper on card | $4,221 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |
| 3 | Ranges | Watercolour | $3,454 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Australian Landscape, 1963 | Watercolour | $3,288 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, 1922 | Watercolour on paper | $3,063 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | GUM TREE, CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE | Watercolour on paper | $2,861 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Ranges, 1977 | Watercolour | $2,171 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $2,136 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,979 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Mount Razorback Landscape, c.1950 | Watercolour on paper | $1,905 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 23 | $1,446 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,782 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $822 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Namatjira is an Australian artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $638. 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 Oscar Namatjira is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,810; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Oscar Namatjira record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Oscar Namatjira on OpeningBid →What is a Oscar Namatjira work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Namatjira work is $638.
The median Oscar Namatjira work on paper sells for $629 across 51 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $278–$979 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 60 | $629†‡ | $4,581 | 85% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,837 | $4,581 | — | 2026-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $278–$979†‡ | $474†‡ | $4,581 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $629–$1,446† | $822† | $3,288 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,581 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,454 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oscar Namatjira worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Namatjira work is $638. The median Oscar Namatjira work on paper sells for $629 across 51 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Namatjira work on papers typically sell for $278–$979 (the middle half of 34 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 Oscar Namatjira work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Namatjira work on paper is $629. 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 Oscar Namatjira's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Namatjira work on paper is $4,581.
What is the average price of a small Oscar Namatjira work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Namatjira work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $474, 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 Oscar Namatjira work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Namatjira work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oscar Namatjira's auction record?
Oscar Namatjira's auction record is $4,581, set in 2026.
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