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Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri

Australian · 1926–1998 · Painter

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, was one of the most important painters to emerge from the Western Desert. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, CEREMONIAL MEDICINE STORY (1971), 1971, natural earth pigments and bondcrete on composition boardCEREMONIAL MEDICINE STORY (1971)Smith & Singer · A$56,120≈ $54,368≈ £35,941≈ €42,022Sign up to see
  2. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Kangaroo Dreaming (1971), 1971, synthetic polymer paint on composition boardKangaroo Dreaming (1971)Smith & Singer · A$49,091≈ $36,027≈ £26,790≈ €31,692Sign up to see
  3. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, (Language group: Pintupi), synthetic polymer paint on composition board(Language group: Pintupi)Leonard Joel · A$36,000≈ $24,081≈ £18,546≈ €22,254Sign up to see

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri’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 19 auction results for Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri between 2009 and 2025, of which 15 sold (79%). Recorded sale prices range from $698Sign up free to see to $54.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $54.4kSign up free to see for CEREMONIAL MEDICINE STORY (1971) at Smith & Singer in May 2013. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (15 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (5), Smith & Singer (4) and Davidson Auctions (4).

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  1. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Untitled, 1986, Acrylic on Linen
    Untitled, 1986
    Acrylic · Linen
    121.5x50.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1096
    A$3,000≈ $1,924≈ £1,448≈ €1,718HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, (Language group: Pintupi), synthetic polymer paint on composition board
    (Language group: Pintupi)
    Acrylic · Board
    69.5 x 57.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 80
    A$36,000≈ $24,081≈ £18,546≈ €22,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Marsupial Mouse Dreaming, 1995, Acrylic on Canvas
    Marsupial Mouse Dreaming, 1995
    Acrylic · Canvas
    80x122cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 279
    A$1,500≈ $1,011≈ £775≈ €926HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Men’s Dreaming, synthetic polymer paint on linen canvas
    Men’s Dreaming
    Acrylic · Canvas
    700 x 1000mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 60
    NZ$2,437≈ $1,478≈ £1,188≈ €1,376Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  5. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Untitled (Mouse Dreaming), c.1995, Acrylic on Linen
    Untitled (Mouse Dreaming), c.1995
    Acrylic · Linen
    150x90cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 261
    A$2,750≈ $1,896≈ £1,605≈ €1,896HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Ipalu of Silky Pear Dreaming at Tjuturrangunynga, 1979, synthetic polymer paint on board
    Ipalu of Silky Pear Dreaming at Tjuturrangunynga, 1979
    Acrylic · Board
    51 x 41cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 63
    A$6,000≈ $4,463≈ £3,427≈ €4,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Kangaroo Dreaming (1971), 1971, synthetic polymer paint on composition board
    Kangaroo Dreaming (1971), 1971
    Acrylic · Board
    54.5 x 25.4cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 69
    A$49,091≈ $36,027≈ £26,790≈ €31,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Mamultjulkunga, 1998, synthetic polymer paint on linen
    Mamultjulkunga, 1998
    Acrylic · Linen
    125 x 188cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 24
    A$6,500≈ $5,144≈ £3,644≈ €4,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Ohne Titel, 1988, Acrylic on canvas
    Ohne Titel, 1988
    Acrylic · Canvas
    182 x 122 cm (71.6 x 48 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 586
    €18,750≈ $21,137≈ £16,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, Tingari Cycle, 1984, acrylic on canvas
    Tingari Cycle, 1984
    Acrylic · Canvas
    55 x 70cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 100
    A$1,000≈ $698≈ £551≈ €620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri paintings (16)Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri acrylic paintings (15)

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri at auction?

$54,368Sign up free to see, for CEREMONIAL MEDICINE STORY (1971) at Smith & Singer (May 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri?

The median sale price is $5.1kSign up free to see across 15 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri have sold at auction?

15 of 19 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri?

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

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