Oscar Namatjira
Australian · 1922–1991 · Painter
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1 work by Oscar Namatjira with an auction history (offered more than once) →
Record prices
Ghost GumDunbar Sloane · NZ$1,600≈ $929≈ £694≈ €805Sign up to see
Ghost GumDunbar Sloane · NZ$950≈ $576≈ £421≈ €484Sign up to see
Oscar Namatjira’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 5 auction results for Oscar Namatjira between 2012 and 2026, of which 2 sold (40%). Recorded sale prices range from $576Sign up free to see to $929Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $929Sign up free to see for Ghost Gum at Dunbar Sloane in June 2026. The most common medium is watercolors (3 lots). Most results come from Dunbar Sloane (2), Smith & Singer (2) and Whyte's (1).
5 results
- NZ$1,600≈ $929≈ £694≈ €805Sign up free to see
- NZ$950≈ $576≈ £421≈ €484Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,200–1,500
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400
Oscar Namatjira works on paper (3)Oscar Namatjira watercolors (3)
Oscar Namatjira: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Oscar Namatjira at auction?
$929Sign up free to see, for Ghost Gum at Dunbar Sloane (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Oscar Namatjira?
The median sale price is $752Sign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Oscar Namatjira have sold at auction?
2 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Oscar Namatjira?
Dunbar Sloane, Smith & Singer and Whyte's account for the most recorded results. Dunbar Sloane · Smith & Singer · Whyte's