Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (1935–2001)
What is Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,634 including buyer’s premium (middle half $777–$1,730, n=5). The auction record is $58,750 for STRAIGHTENING SPEARS (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 1998 | Painting | $58,750 | Christie's | Aug 2001 |
| 2 | STRAIGHTENING OF THE SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 1942 | Painting | $47,000 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 3 | STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 2000 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $29,465 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | STRAIGHTENING SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $18,512 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | STRAIGHTENING SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 1996 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $17,230 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1999 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $15,290 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | STRAIGHTENING SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 2000 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $7,203 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Lumpinta Kintore Range, 1938 | Canvas | $5,287 | Christie's | Aug 2000 |
| 9 | TWO TRAVELLING WOMEN, 1986 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $4,142 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 10 | Mankerinpirri Rockhole, 1982 | Pintupi language group | $3,198 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,670 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,247 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula is an Australian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,880. 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 Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,029; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula work is $2,880.
The median Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting sells for $3,266 across 41 lots.
The median Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula print sells for $209 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula paintings typically sell for $4,753–$22,493 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $209† | $281 | 66.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 63 | $3,266†‡ | $113,460† | 65.1% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $76,751† | $113,460† | — | 2017-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $209 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $3,266, record $113,460. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $113,460 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $76,751.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $695–$2,880†‡ | $2,221†‡ | $4,083 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $806–$3,031† | $1,634† | $4,372† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $4,753–$22,493†‡ | $8,510†‡ | $113,460† |
† 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 | 2006 | $113,460† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $76,751† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $136† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula work is $2,880. The median Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting sells for $3,266 across 41 lots. The median Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula print sells for $209 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula paintings typically sell for $4,753–$22,493 (the middle half of 23 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 Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting is $3,266. 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 Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting is $113,460. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $113,460 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,510, 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 small Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,221, 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 Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula's auction record?
Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula's auction record is $113,460, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $113,460 (buyer's premium not included).
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