Wenten Rubuntja (1926–2005)
What is Wenten Rubuntja’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Wenten Rubuntja at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $767 including buyer’s premium (middle half $590–$1,001, n=6). The auction record is $2,172 for Untitled (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Watercolour on paper | $2,172 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Mt Zeal, watercolour, 53 x 72 cm (frame: 75 x 104 x 2 cm) | Watercolour | $2,084 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Central Australian Landscape | Watercolour on artist board | $1,073 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Honey ant dreaming | Acrylique sur toile, désignée du nom de l’auteur et titrée au dos | $785 | Artenchères | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Ghost Gums & Water Hole, Western MacDonnell Ranges | Watercolour | $749 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | WENTEN RUBUNTJA, Australia (Aboriginal) (1926 - 2005), Hermannsburg, 2004, watercolour, 35 x 48 cm. (13.77 x 18.89 in.), frame: 61 x 71 x 4 cm. (24.01 x 27.94 x 1.57 in.), 2004 | Watercolour | $537 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Sandstone Hills | Acrylic on canvas board | $406 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Inside the MacDonnell Ranges | Watercolour | $400 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $911 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Wenten Rubuntja is an Australian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $537. 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 Wenten Rubuntja sold in 2026 for $2,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wenten Rubuntja work is $537.
The median Wenten Rubuntja work on paper sells for $725 across 10 lots.
The median Wenten Rubuntja painting sells for $378 across 6 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 | 13 | $378†‡ | $1,996† | 46.2% | 2024-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $725†‡ | $2,084 | 71.4% | 2026-07-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 5 | $160–$537†‡ | $400†‡ | $1,788‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $749–$1,513† | $1,073† | $2,084 |
† 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 | 2026 | $2,084 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,996† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,788‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $539‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Wenten Rubuntja worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wenten Rubuntja work is $537. The median Wenten Rubuntja work on paper sells for $725 across 10 lots. The median Wenten Rubuntja painting sells for $378 across 6 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 Wenten Rubuntja work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wenten Rubuntja work on paper is $725. 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 Wenten Rubuntja's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wenten Rubuntja work on paper is $2,084.
What is the average price of a Wenten Rubuntja painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wenten Rubuntja painting is $378. 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 Wenten Rubuntja's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wenten Rubuntja painting is $1,996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,996 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Wenten Rubuntja's auction record?
Wenten Rubuntja's auction record is $2,084, set in 2026.
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