Yirawala (1903–1976)
Yirawala is an Australian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $9,281. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Yirawala sold in 2026 for $19,814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yirawala on OpeningBid →What is a Yirawala work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yirawala work is $9,281.
The median Yirawala painting sells for $8,517 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,517† | $22,532 | 83.3% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $6,336–$17,111† | $8,517† | $22,532 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $22,532 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $19,814 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yirawala worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yirawala work is $9,281. The median Yirawala painting sells for $8,517 across 15 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Yirawala painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yirawala painting is $8,517. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yirawala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yirawala painting is $22,532.
What is the average price of a medium Yirawala painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yirawala painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yirawala's auction record?
Yirawala's auction record is $22,532, set in 2022.
See the full Yirawala record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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