Wukun Wanambi (1962–2022)
What is Wukun Wanambi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Wukun Wanambi at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,169–$18,594, n=6). The auction record is $20,799 for WAWIRRITJPAL (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAWIRRITJPAL, 2005 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $20,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | WAWIRRITJPAL, 2005 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $18,608 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | WAWIRRITJPAL, 1962 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $18,553 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (WAWIRRITJPAL), 2007 | Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark | $16,100 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Bamurruŋu, 2014 | Natural earth pigments on aluminium foil industrial insulation | $11,266 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Wukun Wanambi, Bamurruŋu, 2014, 1962 | Natural earth pigments on aluminium foil industrial insulation | $11,137 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Bamurruŋu, 2014 | Natural earth pigments on aluminium foil industrial insulation | $11,110 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $16,100 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $16,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Wukun Wanambi is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $11,266. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wukun Wanambi sold in 2026 for $11,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wukun Wanambi work is $11,266.
The median Wukun Wanambi painting sells for $16,100 across 5 lots.
The median Wukun Wanambi print sells for $415 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $415† | $456† | — | 2019-10-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $16,100 | $20,799 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Wukun Wanambi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $415. Paintings (5 lots) median $16,100, record $20,799. A typical Wukun Wanambi painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,266–$18,553 | $16,100 | $20,799 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,799 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $18,553 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $456† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $373† |
† 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 Wukun Wanambi worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wukun Wanambi work is $11,266. The median Wukun Wanambi painting sells for $16,100 across 5 lots. The median Wukun Wanambi print sells for $415 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wukun Wanambi's auction record?
Wukun Wanambi's auction record is $20,799, set in 2025.
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