Walala Tjapaltjarri (b. 1960)
What is Walala Tjapaltjarri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Walala Tjapaltjarri at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $786 including buyer’s premium (middle half $535–$1,110, n=49). The auction record is $4,789 for TINGARI A MARRUWA (2015, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINGARI A MARRUWA, 2005 | Acrylique sur toile | $4,789 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2015 |
| 2 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $3,279 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $2,842 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Tingari Cycle at Karrilwarra, 1998 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $1,924 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Tingari | Acrylic on linen | $1,847 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,790 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,596 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,571 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Tingari | Acrylic on canvas | $1,452 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | TINGARI A MARRUWA / TINGARI CYCLE AT MARRUWA, circa 2007 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,342 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $758 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $998 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $559 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Walala Tjapaltjarri is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $646. 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 Walala Tjapaltjarri sold in 2026 for $2,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walala Tjapaltjarri on OpeningBid →What is a Walala Tjapaltjarri work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walala Tjapaltjarri work is $646.
The median Walala Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $715 across 89 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Walala Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $688–$1,375 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Walala Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $421–$786 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 241 | $715†‡ | $5,301‡ | 36.9% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,279‡ | $5,301‡ | — | 2026-07-27 |
† 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) | 42 | $421–$786†‡ | $535†‡ | $1,596 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $688–$1,375†‡ | $952†‡ | $5,301‡ |
† 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 | 2013 | $5,301‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,789 |
‡ 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 Walala Tjapaltjarri worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walala Tjapaltjarri work is $646. The median Walala Tjapaltjarri painting sells for $715 across 89 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Walala Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $688–$1,375 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Walala Tjapaltjarri paintings typically sell for $421–$786 (the middle half of 42 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 Walala Tjapaltjarri painting?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walala Tjapaltjarri painting is $715. 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 Walala Tjapaltjarri's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walala Tjapaltjarri painting is $5,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Walala Tjapaltjarri painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walala Tjapaltjarri painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $952, 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 medium Walala Tjapaltjarri painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walala Tjapaltjarri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $535, 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 Walala Tjapaltjarri's auction record?
Walala Tjapaltjarri's auction record is $5,301, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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