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# Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford (1922–2007)

## What is Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,415 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,569–$48,308, n=26). The auction record is $225,323 for MENDOOWOORRJI – MEDICINE POCKET (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MENDOOWOORRJI – MEDICINE POCKET, 2005 | Ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $225,323 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Fig tree hole, 2005 | Ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $129,994 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Fig tree hole, 2005 | Ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $128,190 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | MOTOR CAR YARD - BLANKET LIZARD DREAMING, 2005 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $118,631 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | DINGO DREAMING, 2001 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen | $112,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | MAD GAP, 2005 | Ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $107,686 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | WIRWIRJI - POLICE HOLE, 2004 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $106,563 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | DINGO DREAMING, 2001 | Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen | $100,789 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | JINANGGANY – CATTLE CREEK, 2004 | Ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen | $90,456 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Brumby Springs, 2003 | Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen | $88,974 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $28,429 |
| Other | 7 | $18,498 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $7,399 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $68,849 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $8,730 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford is an Australian artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,772. 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 Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford sold in 2026 for $17,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford work is $16,772.

The median Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting sells for $24,122 across 55 lots.

The median Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford work on paper sells for $12,485 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford paintings typically sell for $6,902–$27,783 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford paintings typically sell for $36,183–$106,563 (the middle half of 21 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 | 56 | $24,122† | $225,323 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,485‡ | $12,485‡ | 50% | 2013-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $115,646 | $225,323 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $6,902–$27,783† | $8,570† | $64,612 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $36,183–$106,563 | $69,330 | $225,323 |

† 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 | 2022 | $225,323 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $129,994 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,485‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford work is $16,772. The median Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting sells for $24,122 across 55 lots. The median Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford work on paper sells for $12,485 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford paintings typically sell for $6,902–$27,783 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford paintings typically sell for $36,183–$106,563 (the middle half of 21 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 Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting is $24,122. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting is $225,323.

### What is the average price of a medium Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,570, 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 large Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $69,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford's auction record?

Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford's auction record is $225,323, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paddy-nyunkuny-bedford (updated 2026-11-02).

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.