Graham Badari Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Graham Badari Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 23, 2026
Graham Badari, Oenpelli, Western Arnhem Land, NT (b. 1963), Djitnuk (Fishing spirit), Ochre on Paper
Est: $400 - $600
Graham Badari Oenpelli, Western Arnhem Land, NT (b. 1963) Djitnuk (Fishing spirit) Ochre on Paper Community: Injalak Arts, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Country: Maburrinj, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). Skin Name: Wardjak. Language: Kunwinjku Markings: CAT 4556-08 Story: The painting depicts Djitnuk, a freshwater fishing spirit of Arnhem Land. Djitnuk inhabits the paperbark trees surrounding the freshwater billabongs and rivers of Western Arnhem Land. At night, he announces his presence by making a distinctive sound that alerts Bininj (Aboriginal people) that he is nearby. The barbs on his elbows assist him in hunting djen (fish) and kuluban (fruit bats). In the painting, Djitnuk is shown holding a raised spear while surrounded by a variety of fish, including Namarnkol (barramundi), Namarddarkka (catfish), Durnbuhmanj (bream) and Karlerrh (longtom). Beside him sits his wife, with a djerrk (dilly bag) used for carrying hunting implements and the day's catch. According to Kunwinjku tradition, Djitnuk becomes mischievous during the full moon and may attempt to frighten people fishing at his waterhole, believing they are stealing his fish. For this reason, many Bininj traditionally avoid fishing during a full moon.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 23, 2026
Graham Badari, Wardjak (b. 1963), Namorrodoh & Cripple Man, Ochre on Arches Paper
Est: $400 - $600
Graham Badari Wardjak (b. 1963) Namorrodoh & Cripple Man Ochre on Arches Paper Language: Kunwinjku Story: The painting illustrates a Djang (Dreaming) story from the Coopers Creek area near Mount Borrodaile. A crippled man, blind and covered in sores, lived alone after being rejected and abandoned by his community and although a woman had been promised to him as his wife, she refused to care for him and instead remained with her lover. Despite his pleas for food and water, the community abandoned him, leaving him to die alone. Namorrodoh, a powerful malevolent spirit being and magic man, took pity on the man and brought him food, water, fish, yams and native bee honey (sugarbag). Namorrodoh led him to a sacred waterhole, where bathing in the water transformed him into a healthy young man, curing his blindness and sores. Namorrodoh then armed him with spears, an axe and a club. The restored man pursued those who had abandoned him, killing them all, including his promised wife and her lover, after taking his revenge, he went to live with Namorrodoh. The story is a powerful moral narrative about compassion, neglect, justice and the supernatural power of ancestral beings within Kunwinjku tradition.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 23, 2026
Graham Badari, Maburrinj (b. 1963), Namorrodoh's Fish, Ochre on Bark
Est: $800 - $1,200
Graham Badari Maburrinj (b. 1963) Namorrodoh's Fish Ochre on Bark Community: Wardjak Language: Kunwinjku, Mayali Markings: 820-09, INJ1324 Story: In the dreamtime, Namorrodoh was a giant spirit man who had lived in the stone country of Mankolod for a long time. People were scared of his fierce ugly face and his power. His eyes put a spell on people, then he would kill them and eat them. In this way he took their spiritis to increase his own strength and power. Like the owl, he slept during the day, travelling and hunting at night. He had a Miyarrurr, or club, to kill people. In this painting a daluk (young woman) came to fish for namarnkol (barramundi) at a billabong near the cave where her family were living. She caught a large namarnkol which was eaten by her family - the bones of the fish are shown here, left over after the feast. However, the Daluk did not know that the billabong and all its fish were protected by Namorrodoh and could not be eaten. He arrived soon after the family had eaten and followed them into their cave. In his anger, he sealed the cave entrance with rocks and let the family die.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 10, 2026
Badari, Graham (1962-) Fighting Mimis Etching, 7 / 20 56 x 75 ,
Est: $150 - $250
Badari, Graham (1962-) Fighting Mimis Etching, 7 / 20 56 x 75
Lawsons
Mar. 24, 2024
GRAHAM BADARI (1962 - ), Python and Black Wallaroo, natural earth pigment on bark, Injalak Arts Gallery label verso, 94 x 29cm
Est: $300 - $500
GRAHAM BADARI (1962 - ), Python and Black Wallaroo, natural earth pigment on bark, Injalak Arts Gallery label verso, 94 x 29cm
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Aug. 23, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI Didgeridoo.
Est: -
GRAHAM BADARI Didgeridoo. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 109cm
Ozbid Auctions
May. 31, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Oenpelli Python, Rock Python"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
GRAHAM BADARI "Oenpelli Python, Rock Python" Synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. Image: 38cm x 102cm Frame: 52cm x 117cm
Ozbid Auctions
Apr. 26, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Oenpelli Python, Rock Python"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
GRAHAM BADARI "Oenpelli Python, Rock Python" Synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. Image: 38cm x 102cm Frame: 52cm x 117cm
Ozbid Auctions
Apr. 05, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Whistling Kite"
Est: $100 - $200
GRAHAM BADARI "Whistling Kite" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 36cm x 36cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 12, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Echidna"
Est: $100 - $200
GRAHAM BADARI "Echidna" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 20cm x 26cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 12, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Jacana Birds"
Est: $150 - $250
GRAHAM BADARI "Jacana Birds" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 20cm x 26cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 12, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Crocodile"
Est: $150 - $250
GRAHAM BADARI "Crocodile" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 28cm x 61cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 02, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Brolgas"
Est: $300 - $500
GRAHAM BADARI "Brolgas" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. Artwork is stretched and ready to hang. 47cm x 57cm
Ozbid Auctions
Feb. 20, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Parrot"
Est: $150 - $300
GRAHAM BADARI "Parrot" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 29cm x 36cm
Ozbid Auctions
Feb. 20, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Untitled"
Est: $150 - $300
GRAHAM BADARI "Untitled" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 41cm x 41cm
Ozbid Auctions
Feb. 09, 2020
GRAHAM BADARI "Lightning Man"
Est: $300 - $500
GRAHAM BADARI "Lightning Man" Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Painted in 2019. Region: Arnhem Land. Provenance: Private Collection, West Arnhem Land. 41cm x 51cm
Ozbid Auctions
Jul. 09, 2015
Graham Badari (1962 -) - Mimi Hunting 54 x 39cm
Est: $300 - $400
Graham Badari (1962 -) Mimi Hunting ochre on bark and arches paper 54 x 39cm gallery frame
Lawsons
Nov. 29, 2014
Graham Badari (1962-, Australian aborigine),
Est: $150 - $200
Graham Badari (1962-, Australian aborigine), 'Korlobarr - big red kangaroo', ochres on paper, artist name and details verso, 20.5 x 30.5
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Nov. 16, 2014
Graham Badari (1962-, Australian aborigine), 'Korlobarr - big red kangaroo', ochres on paper, artist name and details verso, 20.5 x 30.5cm
Est: $200 - $400
Graham Badari (1962-, Australian aborigine), 'Korlobarr - big red kangaroo', ochres on paper, artist name and details verso, 20.5 x 30.5cm
Bargain Hunt Auctions