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Oscar Namatjira Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1922–1991

Oscar Namatjira works on paper have appeared at auction 7 times in ArtSell’s records between 2012 and 2026; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 57%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.4kSign up free to see and $3.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is The Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell Ranges, sold at Deutscher and Hackett in May 2026 for $4.2kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Deutscher and Hackett (4), Smith & Singer (2) and Whyte's (1).

A$5,891≈ $4,221≈ £3,134≈ €3,628Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell RangesDeutscher and Hackett7auction results2012–2026years recorded57%sold$2.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Oscar Namatjira works on paper: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
57%
Active at auction
2012–2026
Median price
$2.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$4.2kSign up free to see The Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell Ranges, Deutscher and Hackett, May 2026

Top auction houses: Deutscher and Hackett (4), Smith & Singer (2), Whyte's (1)

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  1. The Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell Ranges by Oscar Namatjira, 1950s, watercolour on paper on card, sold May 2026
    The Ampitheatre Gorge, Western MacDonnell Ranges, 1950s
    Watercolor · Paper
    24.5 x 35.5 cm 39.0 x 49.0 cm (frame)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 46
    A$5,891≈ $4,221≈ £3,134≈ €3,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  2. Gum Tree, Central Australian Landscape by Oscar Namatjira, watercolour on paper, sold Jun 2023
    Gum Tree, Central Australian Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    36.0 x 27.0 cm (sight) 61.0 x 51.0 cm (frame)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 25
    A$4,295≈ $2,861≈ £2,306≈ €2,678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,500View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  3. Near Mount Giles by Oscar Namatjira, watercolour on paper on compressed card, sold Oct 2022
    Near Mount Giles
    Watercolor · Paper
    35.0 x 51.0 cm (sight) 58.0 x 74.0 cm (frame)
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 8
    A$1,227≈ $776≈ £686≈ €789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  4. Central Australian Landscape by Oscar Namatjira, watercolour on paper signed lower right: Oscar Namatjira, sold Sep 2019
    Central Australian Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    31.5 x 45.0 cm
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 14
    A$2,440≈ $1,658≈ £1,329≈ €1,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  5. Central Australian Gorge by Oscar Namatjira, watercolour on paper, offered Jun 2017
    Central Australian Gorge
    Watercolor · Paper
    25.7 x 36.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 201
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,200View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Central Australian Gorge by Oscar Namatjira, watercolour on paper, offered Jul 2016
    Central Australian Gorge
    Watercolor · Paper
    25.7 x 36.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,200–1,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE
    Watercolor
    14.75 by 21.5in., 37.465 by 54.61cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 379
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Whyte's ↗

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