Walter Ebatarinja (1915–1968)
What is Walter Ebatarinja’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Walter Ebatarinja at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $442 including buyer’s premium (middle half $244–$991, n=11). The auction record is $2,670 for Central Australian Landscape (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $2,670 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | MOUNT HERMANNSBURG, 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $2,426 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | MOUNT HERMANNSBURG, 1963 | Watercolour on paper | $2,328 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | PALM VALLEY, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA | Watercolour on paper | $2,328 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Palm Valley MacDonnel Ranges | Watercolour | $2,178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $2,094 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | SUMMER AFTERNOON IN THE MACDONNELL RANGES | Watercolour on paper | $1,461 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 8 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour | $1,294 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Sunrise, 2009 | Watercolour | $1,259 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | MOUNT HERMANNSBURG, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA | Watercolour on paper | $1,242 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $1,084 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $289 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Ebatarinja is an Australia artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $414. 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 Walter Ebatarinja sold in 2026 for $610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Ebatarinja on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Ebatarinja work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ebatarinja work is $414.
The median Walter Ebatarinja work on paper sells for $548 across 36 lots.
The median Walter Ebatarinja painting sells for $111 across 1 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 | 1 | $111† | $111† | — | 2020-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $548†‡ | $8,297† | 73.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,674†‡ | $8,297† | — | 2026-02-11 |
† 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) | 17 | $236–$391†‡ | $289†‡ | $2,426 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $557–$2,005†‡ | $1,021†‡ | $8,297† |
† 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 | 2012 | $8,297† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,247 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $111† |
† 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 Walter Ebatarinja worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ebatarinja work is $414. The median Walter Ebatarinja work on paper sells for $548 across 36 lots. The median Walter Ebatarinja painting sells for $111 across 1 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 Walter Ebatarinja work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Ebatarinja work on paper is $548. 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 Walter Ebatarinja's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Ebatarinja work on paper is $8,297. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,297 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Walter Ebatarinja work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Ebatarinja work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,021, 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 Walter Ebatarinja work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Ebatarinja work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $289, 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 Walter Ebatarinja's auction record?
Walter Ebatarinja's auction record is $8,297, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,297 (buyer's premium not included).
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