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# Umatji Tjapalyi (b. 1974)

Umatji Tjapalyi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $4,758.

A work by Umatji Tjapalyi sold in 2026 for $5,314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Umatji Tjapalyi work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umatji Tjapalyi work is $4,758.

The median Umatji Tjapalyi painting sells for $4,758 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $4,758 | $5,314 | — | 2026-03-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,314 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,758 |

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 Umatji Tjapalyi worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umatji Tjapalyi work is $4,758. The median Umatji Tjapalyi painting sells for $4,758 across 3 lots.

### What is Umatji Tjapalyi's auction record?

Umatji Tjapalyi's auction record is $5,314, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Umatji Tjapalyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umatji-tjapalyi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.