Yinarupa Nangala (b. 1955)
What is Yinarupa Nangala’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Yinarupa Nangala at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $995 including buyer’s premium (middle half $622–$1,452, n=14). The auction record is $10,338 for MUKULA (2016, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUKULA, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $10,338 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | YINARUPA NANGALA, Australia (Aboriginal) (1961 -), Ngaminya, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 154 x 96 x 3 cm. (60.63 x 37.79 x 1.17 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $2,468 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Nangala | Acrylic on canvas | $2,096 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on Belgian linen), 2010 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $1,873 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2013, 2014 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,759 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |
| 6 | Ngaminya, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,581 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Ngaminya, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 168 x 98 x 3 cm. (66.1 x 38.5 x 1.1 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 8 | YINARUPA NANGALA, Australia (Aboriginal) (1961 -), Ngaminya, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 151 x 96 x 3 cm. (59.45 x 37.79 x 1.17 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,464 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Ngaminya, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 163 x 97 x 3 cm. (64.1 x 38.1 x 1.1 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,414 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Ngaminya, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 167 x 96 x 3 cm. (65 3/4 x 37.8 x 1.1 in.) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,414 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $906 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,478 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $670 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Yinarupa Nangala is a Ngaminya artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $991. 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 Yinarupa Nangala sold in 2026 for $1,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Yinarupa Nangala record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Yinarupa Nangala on OpeningBid →What is a Yinarupa Nangala work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yinarupa Nangala work is $991.
The median Yinarupa Nangala painting sells for $917 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yinarupa Nangala paintings typically sell for $512–$912 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 95 | $917†‡ | $10,338 | 38.9% | 2026-09-28 |
† 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) | 20 | $512–$912†‡ | $660†‡ | $11,242 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,056–$1,654† | $1,414† | $2,468 |
† 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 | 2016 | $11,242 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,338 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yinarupa Nangala worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yinarupa Nangala work is $991. The median Yinarupa Nangala painting sells for $917 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yinarupa Nangala paintings typically sell for $512–$912 (the middle half of 20 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 Yinarupa Nangala painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yinarupa Nangala painting is $917. 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 Yinarupa Nangala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yinarupa Nangala painting is $10,338.
What is the average price of a medium Yinarupa Nangala painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yinarupa Nangala painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $660, 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 large Yinarupa Nangala painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yinarupa Nangala painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yinarupa Nangala's auction record?
Yinarupa Nangala's auction record is $10,338, set in 2016.
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