Willy Tjungurrayi
What is Willy Tjungurrayi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Willy Tjungurrayi at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $937–$1,612, n=8). The auction record is $56,416 for TINGARI PAINTING (2012, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINGARI PAINTING, 1985 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $56,416 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (TINGARI), 1981 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $15,532 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (TINGARI), 1981 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $14,219 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | KAAKURATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $12,922 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | LAKE SITE AT PAPULNGYA | — | $9,985 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | TALI, 2001 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $8,666 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Tali, 1930 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $8,032 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | TINGARI CYCLE AT TJULPUL, 1996 | Acrylique sur toile | $7,663 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2015 |
| 9 | Tingari Cycle | Acrylic on linen | $2,042 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Tali (Sandhills), 2008 | Acrylic on linen | $1,613 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,613 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,828 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Willy Tjungurrayi is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,481. 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 Willy Tjungurrayi sold in 2026 for $1,613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Tjungurrayi work is $1,481.
The median Willy Tjungurrayi painting sells for $1,467 across 38 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Willy Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $1,084–$7,847 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 83 | $1,467†‡ | $56,416 | 45.8% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,532 | $56,416 | — | 2023-06-06 |
† 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) | 11 | $568–$1,037† | $849† | $4,807† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $1,084–$7,847†‡ | $1,613†‡ | $56,416 |
† 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 | 2012 | $56,416 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $14,219 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willy Tjungurrayi worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Tjungurrayi work is $1,481. The median Willy Tjungurrayi painting sells for $1,467 across 38 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Willy Tjungurrayi paintings typically sell for $1,084–$7,847 (the middle half of 27 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 Willy Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Tjungurrayi painting is $1,467. 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 Willy Tjungurrayi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Tjungurrayi painting is $56,416.
What is the average price of a large Willy Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Willy Tjungurrayi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,613, 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 Willy Tjungurrayi painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Tjungurrayi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $849, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willy Tjungurrayi's auction record?
Willy Tjungurrayi's auction record is $56,416, set in 2012.
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