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Rover Thomas

Australian · 1926–1998 · Painter

Rover Thomas Joolama, commonly known as simply Rover Thomas, was a Wangkajunga and Kukatja Aboriginal Australian artist. (Wikipedia)

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34auction results2009–2026years recorded76%sold (26)$36.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Rover Thomas, Bungullgi 1989, 1989, natural earth pigments on canvasBungullgi 1989Menzies · A$528,000≈ $368,972≈ £252,720≈ €273,434Sign up to see
  2. Rover Thomas, Mount House 1995, 1995, earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on canvasMount House 1995Menzies · A$366,000≈ $320,038≈ £194,706≈ €216,490Sign up to see
  3. Rover Thomas, Bungullgi 1989, 1989, natural earth pigments on canvasBungullgi 1989Menzies · A$380,455≈ $294,495≈ £187,266≈ €262,801Sign up to see

Rover Thomas’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 34 auction results for Rover Thomas between 2009 and 2026, of which 26 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $664Sign up free to see to $369kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $369kSign up free to see for Bungullgi 1989 at Menzies in March 2009. Most results come from Menzies (26), Smith & Singer (3) and Leonard Joel (2).

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  1. Rover Thomas, Ungoll Turkey Creek Near Crossing, mixed media on canvas
    Ungoll Turkey Creek Near Crossing
    Mixed media · Canvas
    39¼ h x 71¾ w in (100 x 182 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $15,240≈ £11,450≈ €13,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Rover Thomas, Land around Turkey Creek 1987, 1987, Land around Turkey Creek
    Land around Turkey Creek 1987, 1987
    Land around Turkey Creek
    61.0 x 91.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$79,773≈ $47,909≈ £37,494≈ €43,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Rover Thomas, Crossroads, Crossroads
    Crossroads
    Crossroads
    91.0 x 120.5 cm; 93.5 x 123.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    A$92,045≈ $55,279≈ £43,261≈ €50,049Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Rover Thomas, Claypan at Bedford Downs 1984, 1984, synthetic polymer paint on board
    Claypan at Bedford Downs 1984, 1984
    synthetic polymer paint on board
    60.0 x 90.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 98
    A$24,545≈ $15,993≈ £12,682≈ €14,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Rover Thomas, Bililuna, 1995, Published/printed by Northern Territory University Print Workshop
    Bililuna, 1995
    Print (other)
    76x112cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 440
    A$1,000≈ $664≈ £517≈ €607HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Rover Thomas, Lally Creek, Texas Downs 1991, 1991, natural earth pigments on canvas
    Lally Creek, Texas Downs 1991, 1991
    natural earth pigments on canvas · Canvas
    60.0 x 100.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 64
    A$60,000≈ $39,911≈ £33,384≈ €38,655HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Rover Thomas, Ngayadi Ngayadi Country 1989, 1989, natural earth pigments and natural binders on canvas
    Ngayadi Ngayadi Country 1989, 1989
    natural earth pigments and natural binders on canvas · Canvas · ed. AP
    120 x 160 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 47
    A$63,818≈ $49,643≈ £35,548≈ €41,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Rover Thomas, Texas, natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas
    Texas
    natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas · Canvas
    63.0 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$20,864≈ $15,171≈ £11,460≈ €12,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Rover Thomas, Claypan at Bedford Downs 1984, 1984, synthetic polymer paint on board
    Claypan at Bedford Downs 1984, 1984
    Acrylic · Board
    60.0 x 90.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 123
    A$22,091≈ $16,389≈ £12,715≈ €14,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Rover Thomas, Road to Wyndam to see Paddy Jamintji, 1995, natural earth pigments on linen
    Road to Wyndam to see Paddy Jamintji, 1995
    natural earth pigments on linen · Linen
    93 x 118 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 67
    A$21,000≈ $16,403≈ £11,874≈ €13,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–28,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

Rover Thomas paintings (21)

Rover Thomas: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Rover Thomas at auction?

$368,972Sign up free to see, for Bungullgi 1989 at Menzies (March 2009) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Rover Thomas?

The median sale price is $36.9kSign up free to see across 26 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Rover Thomas have sold at auction?

26 of 34 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Rover Thomas?

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

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