Nyankulya Watson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nyankulya Watson Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 28, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura 2002 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 89 x 140cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura 2002 synthetic polymer paint on canvas inscribed verso with artist's name and Irrunytju Arts Centre cat. no. IRRNKW02280 89 x 140cm PROVENANCE: Irrunytju Arts Centre, Irrunytju (Wingellina), Western Australia (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Adelaide OTHER NOTES: "The rockhole in the middle is Aloysius. This is the place I was born. My mother used to look after me in this place. We travelled around in the bush from rockhole to rockhole collecting bush foods, you can see the travelling lines in my painting. All these rockholes are in my country, Pukara, Anamarapiti, Paiki, Punuwara, Wangutjiri, Witapi, and Atjan. When I was big my mother and I travelled to Mapati and on to WalaWala. That's a rockhole Wala Wala. The circles in my painting are the rockholes and the lines are the travelling tracks. Ngayuku ngura (my country, my home)." As stated on the Irrunytju Arts certificate of authenticity © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency, 2026
Leonard Joel
Aug. 19, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON (c. 1938- 2012), Kapi Mankurpa Mankurpa 2002
Est: $400 - $600
NYANKULYA WATSON (c. 1938- 2012) Kapi Mankurpa Mankurpa 2002 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso: IRRNW02016 Nyankulya Watson Irrunytji 2002 90 x 56cm PROVENANCE Irrunytju Arts, WA Private collection, Melbourne © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency, 2026
Gibson's
Aug. 19, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON (c. 1938- 2012), Ngayuku Ngura 2002
Est: $500 - $800
NYANKULYA WATSON (c. 1938- 2012) Ngayuku Ngura 2002 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso: IRRNYK02067 Nyankulaya Watson Irrunytju 2002 92 x 82cm PROVENANCE Irrunytju Arts, WA Private collection, Melbourne © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency, 2026
Gibson's
Jul. 22, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON, Australia (Aboriginal) (1938 - 2012), Untitled, screenprint, ed. P/P, 59 x 84 cm. (23.23 x 33.07 in.), frame: 87 x 112 x 2 cm. (34 1/4 x 44.09 x 0.79 in.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
NYANKULYA WATSON Australia (Aboriginal), (1938 - 2012) Untitled screenprint, ed. P/P signed and blindstamp lower right: X
Lawsons
Jul. 15, 2026
Nyankulya Watson, (1938-2012), Nyapati 2006, Acrylic on canvas
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Nyankulya Watson 1938-2012 Nyapati 2006 Acrylic on canvas
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 30, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura (My Country) 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 16...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura (My Country) 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas inscribed verso with artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya cat. no. TPNS09137 167.5 x 100.5cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Arts, Nyapari, South Australia Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency, 2026
Leonard Joel
May. 28, 2026
NYANKULYA WALYAMPARI WATSON, NGURA TJUTA: BIG COUNTRY 2008,
Est: $1,800 - $2,800
NYANKULYA WALYAMPARI WATSON, NGURA TJUTA: BIG COUNTRY 2008, SYNTHETIC POLYMER PAINT ON CANVAS, ARTIST'S NAME, ALCASTON GALLERY CAT. NO AK14871 AND NINUKU ARTISTS CAT NO. NKUNW08325 VERSO, 96 X 79CM PROVENANCE: NINUKU ARTISTS, NORTHERN TERRITORY (ACCOMPANIED BY IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY); ALCASTON GALLERY, MELBOURNE (ACCOMPANIED BY IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY); PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
May. 21, 2026
NYANKULYA WALYAMPARI WATSON, NGURA TJUTA: BIG COUNTRY 2008,
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
NYANKULYA WALYAMPARI WATSON, NGURA TJUTA: BIG COUNTRY 2008, SYNTHETIC POLYMER PAINT ON CANVAS, ARTIST'S NAME, ALCASTON GALLERY CAT. NO AK14871 AND NINUKU ARTISTS CAT NO. NKUNW08325 VERSO, 96 X 79CM PROVENANCE: NINUKU ARTISTS, NORTHERN TERRITORY (ACCOMPANIED BY IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY); ALCASTON GALLERY, MELBOURNE (ACCOMPANIED BY IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY); PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Apr. 27, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia (Aboriginal), (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso: cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101, with Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Mar. 09, 2026
Nyankulya Watson, (1938-2012), Nyapati 2006, Acrylic on cnvas
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Nyankulya Watson 1938-2012 Nyapati 2006 Acrylic on cnvas
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jan. 26, 2026
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia (Aboriginal), (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso: cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101, with Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Oct. 27, 2025
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia (Aboriginal), (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso; cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101 Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Sep. 22, 2025
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen, 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia, (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen inscribed verso; cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101 Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Jul. 21, 2025
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen, 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia, (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen inscribed verso; cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101 Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Jun. 24, 2025
NYANKULYA WATSON, NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2008
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938 - 2007) NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 167.5 x 100.5 cm bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Tjungu Palya cat. TPNKW08083 PROVENANCE Tjungu Palya Arts, Nyapari, South Australia Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya Arts which states: 'Ngayuku ngura (this is my country). There are many rockholes here. It is sacred country, an important place. The place I was born is Mount Aloysius, where there is a big rock hole. My mother used to look after me at this place. After we travelled to Unpitji and Kunputina. This a sacred place. Another rockhole is Mapantji. At Tjilputja all the bird women from the dreamtime are making wiltja (shelter). The other rockholes are Iwarra, Althutjara and Palka Ala. There are rock holes all through this lamd. My country is good country, plenty of water and bush foods. The circles in my painting are the rockholes and the travelling tracks are marked out in lines.' © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency 2025 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Jun. 23, 2025
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI, Australia (c1938 - 2012), Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 91.5 x 47 x 3 cm. (36.0 x 18 1/2 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPARI Australia, (c1938 - 2012) Nguru Tjuta: Big Country, 2011 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso; cat no. KAOG - NWWKO11101; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Dec. 03, 2024
Watson Nyankulya c. 1938 - 2012.
Est: $750 - $1,400
Watson Nyankulya c. 1938 - 2012. "Untitled". Acrylic on canvas. Catalogue number verso. Also; AGWA loan label, 2002 and Mossgreen Auction label. 84 cm x 84 cm.
McKenzies Auctioneers
Feb. 13, 2024
NYANKULYA WATSON, NGAYUKU NGURA, 2006
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938 - 2007) NGAYUKU NGURA, 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 124.0 x 88.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPNW06282 PROVENANCE Tjungu Palya Artists, Nyapari, South Australia Aboriginal and Pacific Art, Sydney Private collection, Sydney This work is accompanied by a certificate from Tjungu Palya Artists which states: 'Ngayuku ngura (this is my country). There are many rockholes close to the place where I was born. I would travel to all these places with my parents. Ngayuku ninti pulka (I know all this country). Aloysius is the main rockhole. The other rockholes in this painting are Pakura, Anumarapiti, Palki, Punuwara, Wangutiti, Atanga, Yaliri, Palkarli and Wirkuratja. This country is in Western Australia.' © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency 2024 This work is located in our Sydney Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 23, 2023
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPIRI - UNTITLED - ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
NYANKULYA WATSON WALYAMPIRI (B.c1938-2012) UNTITLED Short Street Gallery catalogue number 26123, and Ninuku Arts catalogue number 08240 inscribed verso Acrylic on canvas 113 x 66cm Estimate $3,000/5,000 AUD
GFL Fine Art
Mar. 17, 2021
NYANKULYA WATSON, IWARA TJUTA, 2006
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938 – 2007) IWARA TJUTA, 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 124.0 x 210.5 cm bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPNKW06047 PROVENANCE Tjungu Palya Artists, Nyapari, South Australia Marshall Arts, Adelaide Private collection, Adelaide This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya Artists which states: 'These are all the travelling tracks in my country. I travelled around this country in the early days with my family. There's a lot of rockholes and we used to walk to all of them. We would stop and camp for a while collecting food and then move on to another place. The rockhole at Mt Aloysius had good water. I was born here. The other rockholes are: Inurantja, Tjilpultjanga, Junpunga (watiku ngura), Mapantji (patilku ngura), Ultjutjara, Iltjutjanga, Yaliri, Palkarli, Numpa-numpa, Pukara (wati kutjara tjukurpa), Anamarapiti, Palkini, Punu Wara, Apulunga, Attanga and Wanungtjiri.' © Nyankulya Watson/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Sep. 24, 2019
NYANKULYA WATSON, PILAKATJILURU, 2006
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938 - 2007) PILAKATJILURU, 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, community, and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPNKW06055 DIMENSIONS: 149.0 x 69.5 cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Artists, Nyapari, South Australia Marshall Arts, Adelaide Private collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 2006 This work is accompanied by a certificate from Tjungu Palya Artists, Nyapari, South Australia that states: ‘Ngayuku nguru pulkana, tjuku-tjuku wiya (the land where I’m from is a big place and important country). Kapi Tjuta, winki (this is all the rockholes). Many journeys were travelled on foot in the early days by Anangu all over this country. Tjukurpa pulka (important creation stories). The rockhole in the centre is Pilakatjiluru. The other places are; Yaliriku, Palkali, Ulturtjara, Inurantja, Tilpuluntjatja, Mapatji, Kunpun, Piltja-Piltja, Wala Wala, Numpa Numpa, Altjuranga, Tulnya, Yukala and Kata Ala.’
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 22, 2019
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) - Kapi Tjuta, 2005 65 x 142cm
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) Kapi Tjuta, 2005 acrylic on canvas (unstretched) 65 x 142cm certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Nov. 15, 2018
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) - Untitled, 2006 122 x 202cm (stretched and ready to hang)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) Untitled, 2006 acrylic on canvas 122 x 202cm (stretched and ready to hang) Tjungu Palya cat no. TPNKW06115 verso
Lawsons
Sep. 27, 2018
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) - Untitled, 2006 122 x 202cm (stretched & ready to hang)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Nyankulya Watson (c1938 - 2012) Untitled, 2006 acrylic on canvas 122 x 202cm (stretched & ready to hang) Tjungu Palya cat no. TPNKW06115 verso
Lawsons
Jul. 30, 2018
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) Ngayuku Ngura 2006 acrylic on canvas
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) Ngayuku Ngura 2006 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist name, date, title and cat no. TPNW06282 123.5 x 88.5cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya, SA (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
Jun. 17, 2018
Aloysius
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Nyankulya Walayampari Watson (d. 2012) has painted her home country, Aloysius. In the centre of the painting is the rockhole Aloysius where she was born. During her youth, she and her family travelled around the bush hunting and gathering. She names the rockholes in her traditional as Pukara, Anamarapiti, Paiki, Punuwara, Wangutjiri, Witapi, and Atjan, which are shown around the perimeter of the work. Watson was a senior artist who began her career at Irrunytju Arts until it moved out of Aboriginal control in 2006, after which she painted at Ninuku Arts and Tjungu Palya. Her works are held in several important public and private collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia and National Gallery of Victoria.
Galerie Zadra
Jun. 05, 2018
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) Ngayuku Ngura 2006 acrylic on canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
NYANKULYA WATSON (c.1938-2012) Ngayuku Ngura 2006 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist name, date, title and cat no. TPNW06282 123.5 x 88.5cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya, SA (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
Dec. 02, 2015
NYANKULYA WATSON, c.1938 – 2007, NGAYUKU NGURA, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
NYANKULYA WATSON, c.1938 – 2007, NGAYUKU NGURA, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: inscribed verso: artist's name, size, and cat. TPNKW06018 DIMENSIONS: 201.5 x 121.0 cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Artists, South Australia Private collection, Melbourne ESSAY: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya which states: ‘This Kampurarpa Piti in Western Australia. The women are out collecting kampurarpa (desert raisins). There are many sand dunes in this country. When I was a child I travelled around her with Brown family. My parents passed away when I was young and Anmanari and her husband looked after me. There are footprints from the dingo who was walking through the country.’
Deutscher and Hackett
Jan. 18, 2015
NYANU WATSON "Emu Dreaming" Acrylic on Belgium linen
Est: $400 - $700
NYANU WATSON "Emu Dreaming" Acrylic on Belgium linen Comes with Certificate of Authenticity Painted 2014 Artwork is ready to hang 56cm x 80cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 26, 2014
NYANKULYA WATSON c1938 - 2007, IWARA TJUTA, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
NYANKULYA WATSON c1938 - 2007, IWARA TJUTA, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on canvas SIGNED: inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPNKW06047 DIMENSIONS: 124.0 x 210.5 cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Artists, South Australia Marshall Arts, Adelaide Private collection, Adelaide ESSAYS: This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya Artists which states: 'These are all the travelling tracks in my country. I travelled around this country in the early days with my family. There's a lot of rockholes and we used to walk to all of them. We would stop and camp for a while collecting food and then move on to another place. The rockhole at Mt Aloysius had good water. I was born here. The other rockholes are: Inurantja, Tjilpultjanga, Junpunga (watiku ngura), Mapantji (patilku ngura), Ultjutjara, Iltjutjanga, Yaliri, Palkarli, Numpa-numpa, Pukara (wati kutjara tjukurpa), Anamarapiti, Palkini, Punu Wara, Apulunga, Attanga and Wanungtjiri.'
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 30, 2010
Nyankulya Watson Ngayuku Ngura synthetic polymer
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Nyankulya Watson Ngayuku Ngura synthetic polymer paint on canvas Provenance: Irrunytju Arts Centre, via Alice Springs 2001 116 x 102 cm
Mossgreen Auctions
Aug. 30, 2010
Nyankulya Watson Tjukula synthetic polymer paint
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Nyankulya Watson Tjukula synthetic polymer paint on canvas 2002 116 x 102 cm
Mossgreen Auctions
Nov. 24, 2009
NYANKULYA WATSON BORN CIRCA 1938 KAPI TJUTA
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
bears artist's name, year and Irrunytju Arts catalogue number IRRMKW03075 on the reverse
Sotheby's