Michael Nelson Tjakamarra

Australian · 1946–2020 · Painter

Australian artist (1949–2020)

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7auction results2016–2026years recorded100%sold (7)$538Sign up free to seemedian price

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Possum Dreaming at TjanalkulanguLeonard Joel · Apr 2022A$7,500≈ $5,579≈ £4,283≈ €5,118Sign up to see
Wallaby and Possum at Kuyukulangu in a StormLeonard Joel · Apr 2022A$4,400≈ $3,273≈ £2,513≈ €3,003Sign up to see
Men's Ceremony at Warlujarrayi 1998Menzies · Aug 2018A$3,436≈ $2,549≈ £1,978≈ €2,199Sign up to see

Michael Nelson Tjakamarra’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 7 auction results for Michael Nelson Tjakamarra between 2016 and 2026, of which 7 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $144Sign up free to see to $5.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.6kSign up free to see for Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu at Leonard Joel in April 2022. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (7 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (4), Davidson Auctions (2) and Menzies (1).

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Kangaroo
Acrylic · Canvas
182x121cm (overall)
Davidson Auctions · May 30, 2026 · Lot 207
A$750≈ $538≈ £401≈ €462HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
Snake & Witchetty Grub, c.1990
Acrylic · Linen
89.5x120cm
Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 274
A$700≈ $483≈ £409≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu, 1983
Acrylic · Linen
90 x 90cm
Leonard Joel · Apr 11, 2022 · Lot 75
A$7,500≈ $5,579≈ £4,283≈ €5,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
Wallaby and Possum at Kuyukulangu in a Storm, 1989
Acrylic · Canvas
182 x 120.5cm
Leonard Joel · Apr 11, 2022 · Lot 82
A$4,400≈ $3,273≈ £2,513≈ €3,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
Men's Ceremony at Warlujarrayi 1998, 1998
Acrylic · Canvas
91.5 x 61.0 cm
Menzies · Aug 9, 2018 · Lot 115
A$3,436≈ $2,549≈ £1,978≈ €2,199Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
Pair of works
Acrylic · Canvas
46 x 35cm each
Leonard Joel · May 19, 2016 · Lot 146
A$400≈ $288≈ £197≈ €257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
Pair of works
Acrylic · Canvas
45 x 35cm each
Leonard Joel · May 19, 2016 · Lot 147
A$200≈ $144≈ £98≈ €129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗

Michael Nelson Tjakamarra paintings (7)Michael Nelson Tjakamarra acrylic paintings (7)

Michael Nelson Tjakamarra: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra at auction?

$5,579Sign up free to see, for Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu at Leonard Joel (April 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Nelson Tjakamarra?

The median sale price is $538Sign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra have sold at auction?

7 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Nelson Tjakamarra?

Leonard Joel, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions · Menzies