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George Milpurrurru Paintings: Auction Prices

1934–1998

George Milpurrurru paintings have appeared at auction 6 times in ArtSell’s records between 2021 and 2026; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 83%. Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $707Sign up free to see to $1.2kSign up free to see (median $1.2kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $1.3kSign up free to see for Barnda, the Long Neck Tortoise at Davidson Auctions in July 2021. Most results come from Davidson Auctions (6).

A$1,800≈ $1,345≈ £971≈ €1,134Sign uprecord priceBarnda, the Long Neck TortoiseDavidson Auctions6auction results2021–2026years recorded83%sold$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

George Milpurrurru paintings: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2021–2026
Median price
$1.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.3kSign up free to see Barnda, the Long Neck Tortoise, Davidson Auctions, Jul 2021

Top auction houses: Davidson Auctions (6)

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  1. Mudukuntja Hollow Log Ceremony by George Milpurrurru, 1986, Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, sold Mar 2026
    Mudukuntja Hollow Log Ceremony, 1986
    Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
    136x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 163
    A$1,000≈ $707≈ £529≈ €612HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Mudukuntja Hollow Log Ceremony by George Milpurrurru, 1986, Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, offered Nov 2025
    Mudukuntja Hollow Log Ceremony, 1986
    Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
    136x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 259
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Gunungu - Black Headed Python by George Milpurrurru, Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, sold Jul 2024
    Gunungu - Black Headed Python
    Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
    128x69cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 359
    A$1,800≈ $1,204≈ £932≈ €1,106HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Turtles and Snakes in Grass by George Milpurrurru, Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, sold May 2024
    Turtles and Snakes in Grass
    Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
    130x47cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 309
    A$1,800≈ $1,190≈ £934≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Goannas & Edible Tuber by George Milpurrurru, Acrylic & Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, sold Jul 2021
    Goannas & Edible Tuber
    Acrylic
    81x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 361
    A$500≈ $374≈ £270≈ €315HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Barnda, the Long Neck Tortoise by George Milpurrurru, Natural Earth Pigments on Bark, sold Jul 2021
    Barnda, the Long Neck Tortoise
    Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
    81.5x49cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 358
    A$1,800≈ $1,345≈ £971≈ €1,134HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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