> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yirawala · updated 2026-11-03

# Yirawala (1903–1976)

Yirawala is an Australian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $10,071. 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.

## What is a Yirawala work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yirawala work is $10,071.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Yirawala worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yirawala work is $10,071. 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 $24,017, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yirawala auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yirawala (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.