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# Patrick Tjungurrayi (1935–2017)

## What is Patrick Tjungurrayi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Patrick Tjungurrayi at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,615 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,428–$17,332, n=5). The auction record is $32,200 for Untitled (2015, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2005 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $32,200 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | MYLILILI, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $26,230 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Mylilili, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $24,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Kultulgulnga, 2004 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $17,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | My Lilly, 2001 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $11,016 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Ngarru, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $8,615 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Ngarru, 1935 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $7,184 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Nynmi, 1935 | Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen | $5,951 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1935 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $4,490 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Tingari and Country, 2010 | Acrylic on linen | $4,428 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $8,615 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $9,815 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrick Tjungurrayi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,837. 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 Patrick Tjungurrayi sold in 2026 for $8,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Tjungurrayi work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Tjungurrayi work is $5,837.

The median Patrick Tjungurrayi painting sells for $6,568 across 20 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 | 31 | $6,568†‡ | $32,200 | 64.5% | 2026-06-17 |

† 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) | 8 | $396–$2,357†‡ | $1,584†‡ | $4,428 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,257–$19,952†‡ | $13,116†‡ | $32,200 |

† 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 | 2015 | $32,200 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $26,230 |

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 Patrick Tjungurrayi worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Tjungurrayi work is $5,837. The median Patrick Tjungurrayi painting sells for $6,568 across 20 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 Patrick Tjungurrayi painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Tjungurrayi painting is $6,568. 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 Patrick Tjungurrayi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Tjungurrayi painting is $32,200.

### What is the average price of a large Patrick Tjungurrayi painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Patrick Tjungurrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,116, 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 Patrick Tjungurrayi's auction record?

Patrick Tjungurrayi's auction record is $32,200, set in 2015.

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