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# Shirley Purdie Nungari (b. 1948)

Shirley Purdie Nungari is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $115. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Shirley Purdie Nungari sold in 2026 for $123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shirley Purdie Nungari work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Purdie Nungari work is $115.

The median Shirley Purdie Nungari print sells for $115 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $115† | $174 | 38.5% | 2026-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $123 |

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 Shirley Purdie Nungari worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Purdie Nungari work is $115. The median Shirley Purdie Nungari print sells for $115 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Shirley Purdie Nungari print?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shirley Purdie Nungari print is $115. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Shirley Purdie Nungari's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shirley Purdie Nungari print is $174.

### What is Shirley Purdie Nungari's auction record?

Shirley Purdie Nungari's auction record is $174, set in 2025.

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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.