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Michael Nelson Tjakamarra Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

1946–2020

Michael Nelson Tjakamarra acrylic paintings have appeared at auction 7 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2026; 7 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Across 7 sales with a published price, the typical result was $385Sign up free to see to $2.9kSign up free to see (median $538Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $5.6kSign up free to see for Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu at Leonard Joel in April 2022. Sales were recorded mainly at Leonard Joel (4), Davidson Auctions (2) and Menzies (1).

A$7,500≈ $5,579≈ £4,283≈ €5,118Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPossum Dreaming at TjanalkulanguLeonard Joel7auction results2016–2026years recorded100%sold$538Sign up free to seemedian price

Michael Nelson Tjakamarra acrylic paintings: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2016–2026
Median price
$538Sign up free to see
Record price
$5.6kSign up free to see Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu, Leonard Joel, Apr 2022

Top auction houses: Leonard Joel (4), Davidson Auctions (2), Menzies (1)

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  1. Kangaroo by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, Acrylic on Canvas Board (in 12 parts), sold May 2026
    Kangaroo
    Acrylic · Canvas
    182x121cm (overall)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 207
    A$750≈ $538≈ £401≈ €462HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Snake & Witchetty Grub by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, c.1990, Acrylic on Linen, sold Aug 2022
    Snake & Witchetty Grub, c.1990
    Acrylic · Linen
    89.5x120cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 274
    A$700≈ $483≈ £409≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Wallaby and Possum at Kuyukulangu in a Storm by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, 1989, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, sold Apr 2022
    Wallaby and Possum at Kuyukulangu in a Storm, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    182 x 120.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 82
    A$4,400≈ $3,273≈ £2,513≈ €3,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, 1983, synthetic polymer paint on linen, sold Apr 2022
    Possum Dreaming at Tjanalkulangu, 1983
    Acrylic · Linen
    90 x 90cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 75
    A$7,500≈ $5,579≈ £4,283≈ €5,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Men's Ceremony at Warlujarrayi 1998 by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, sold Aug 2018
    Men's Ceremony at Warlujarrayi 1998, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 115
    A$3,436≈ $2,549≈ £1,978≈ €2,199Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Pair of works by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2016
    Pair of works
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45 x 35cm each
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 147
    A$200≈ $144≈ £98≈ €129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Pair of works by Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2016
    Pair of works
    Acrylic · Canvas
    46 x 35cm each
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 146
    A$400≈ $288≈ £197≈ €257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗

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