Wandjuk Marika (1927–1987)
Wandjuk Marika is an Australian Aboriginal artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,250. 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 Wandjuk Marika sold in 2022 for $5,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wandjuk Marika on OpeningBid →What is a Wandjuk Marika work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wandjuk Marika work is $5,250.
The median Wandjuk Marika painting sells for $5,250 across 7 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 | 8 | $5,250†‡ | $12,133 | 87.5% | 2022-12-07 |
† 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) | 6 | $2,356–$9,352†‡ | $5,313†‡ | $12,133 |
† 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 | 2021 | $12,133 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,651‡ |
‡ 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 Wandjuk Marika worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wandjuk Marika work is $5,250. The median Wandjuk Marika painting sells for $5,250 across 7 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 Wandjuk Marika's auction record?
Wandjuk Marika's auction record is $12,133, set in 2021.
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