Richard Moketarinja (1916–1983)
Richard Moketarinja is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $265. 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 Richard Moketarinja sold in 2026 for $1,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Moketarinja on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Moketarinja work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Moketarinja work is $265.
The median Richard Moketarinja work on paper sells for $420 across 11 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 | 21 | $420†‡ | $8,614‡ | 52.4% | 2026-06-15 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 8 | $187–$426†‡ | $308†‡ | $756† |
† 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 | 2023 | $8,614‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,062 |
‡ 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 Richard Moketarinja worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Moketarinja work is $265. The median Richard Moketarinja work on paper sells for $420 across 11 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 Richard Moketarinja work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Moketarinja work on paper is $420. 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 Richard Moketarinja's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Moketarinja work on paper is $8,614. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Richard Moketarinja's auction record?
Richard Moketarinja's auction record is $1,062, set in 2026.
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