Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu

Australian Aboriginal · 1928–2003 · Painter, Printmaker

Kitty Kantilla also known as Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu or Mary Campion was a renowned Aboriginal artist from the Tiwi Islands of the Northern Territory of Australia; she was a… (Wikipedia)

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10auction results2009–2024years recorded80%sold (8)$11.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999Menzies · Dec 2009A$31,200≈ $28,078≈ £17,152≈ €19,284Sign up to see
Untitled 2000Menzies · Mar 2022A$22,091≈ $16,537≈ £12,602≈ €14,897Sign up to see
Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999Menzies · Feb 2017A$20,864≈ $15,974≈ £12,712≈ €14,940Sign up to see

Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu between 2009 and 2024, of which 8 sold (80%). Recorded sale prices range from $495Sign up free to see to $28.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $28.1kSign up free to see for Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999 at Menzies in December 2009. The most common medium is paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Menzies (5), Davidson Auctions (3) and Smith & Singer (1).

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Pumpuni Jilamara 2002, 2002
Pumpuni Jilamara
60.5 x 79.5 cm; 63.0 x 82.0 cm (framed)
Menzies · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 58
A$14,727≈ $9,587≈ £7,568≈ €9,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
Head, 1988-1990
Sculpture
H61.5cm
Davidson Auctions · Jul 20, 2024 · Lot 380
A$950≈ $636≈ £492≈ €584HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
Untitled 2000, 2000
natural earth pigments on linen · Linen
127.5 x 89.0 cm
Menzies · Mar 31, 2022 · Lot 91
A$22,091≈ $16,537≈ £12,602≈ €14,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
Jilamara #2, 2001
Lithograph
76 x 57cm (sheet size), frame size: 92 x 72cm
Leonard Joel · Mar 31, 2021 · Lot 85
A$650≈ $495≈ £359≈ €422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999, 1999
Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain · Linen
91.0 x 78.5 cm
Menzies · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 81
A$20,864≈ $15,974≈ £12,712≈ €14,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
Untitled 1995, 1995
Untitled
188.5 x 28.0 cm
Menzies · Oct 31, 2013 · Lot 16
A$9,500≈ $9,029≈ £5,627≈ €6,619HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
JILAMARA (1999), 1999
natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas · Canvas
Smith & Singer · May 28, 2013 · Lot 95
A$14,640≈ $14,183≈ £9,376≈ €10,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999, 1999
Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain · ed. 10/99
91.0 x 78.5 cm
Menzies · Dec 16, 2009 · Lot 145
A$31,200≈ $28,078≈ £17,152≈ €19,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$28,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
Head, 1988-1990
Sculpture
H61.5cm
Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024 · Lot 461
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
Head, 1988-1990
Sculpture
H61.5cm
Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 252
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu at auction?

$28,078Sign up free to see, for Kulama (Yam) Ceremony in Rain 1999 at Menzies (December 2009) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu?

The median sale price is $11.9kSign up free to see across 8 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu have sold at auction?

8 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu?

Menzies, Davidson Auctions and Smith & Singer account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Davidson Auctions · Smith & Singer

About Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu

Kitty Kantilla also known as Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu or Mary Campion was a renowned Aboriginal artist from the Tiwi Islands of the Northern Territory of Australia; she was a Tiwi woman. She worked in a variety of media, including carved ironwood sculptures, tunga, painting on paper, canvas and prints. Her work is held in collections around Australia.

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