George Ward Tjungarrayi Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Ward Tjungarrayi Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 05, 2024
George Hairbrush Tjungarrayi - Tingari, 2004
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Born near the claypan and soakwater site of Wala Wala in the far reaches of the Western Desert, George Tjungurrayi began painting around 1976 after encouragement from Nosepeg Tjupurrula. Over the following decade he worked intermittently at Yayayi and Mount Liebig, and also Walungurru. His works, created during the 1970s and throughout the 1980s, were characterized by the ubiquitous dotted grids of lines and circles common to the Tingari imagery created by his Pintupi clansmen relating to significant sites including his birthplace Wala Wala, and the surrounding region. His reductive, linear works first appeared in the mid 1990s. While it may be challenging to reconcile these contemporary images with their traditional content, the overall shimmer he effects with seemingly minimal application radiates the artist's authority and self-assuredness.
Cooee Art
Mar. 05, 2024
George Ward Tjungarrayi - Soakage Water of Kirrimalunya, 2005
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Although they were born of different mothers, George Ward shared the same father with Yala Yala Gibbs and Willy Tjungarrayi. They arrived in Papunya in the early 1960s while still in their teenage years. He began to paint in 1976, assisting senior artists. The creation of large scale works during these early years of the Western Desert art movement involved many men at various levels of responsibility. For the younger ones, like George, it was an apprenticeship in the skills, knowledge and cultural obligations required for the artistic vocation and for eventual ceremonial leadership within his tribal area. Though he was reputed to have completed several canvases during the early 1980s, he did not begin painting in earnest until after the death of his brother Yala Yala Gibbs in 1998. He rapidly developed his own style based on menâs designs used to adorn ceremonial artifacts including dance regalia with their mesmeric interlocking geometric and parallel linear patterning.
Cooee Art
Mar. 05, 2024
George (Hairbrush) Tjungarrayi - Tingari, c. 2001
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Born near the claypan and soakwater site of Wala Wala in the far reaches of the Western Desert, George Tjungurrayi began painting around 1976 after encouragement from Nosepeg Tjupurrula. His preoccupation from the outset had been the ceremonial activities and menâs stories associated with the travels of the Tingari ancestors as they relate to his most significant sites including his birthplace Wala Wala, and the region surrounding Kiwirrkura, Lake Mackay, Kulkuta, Karku, Ngaluwinyamana, and Kilpinya to the north-west of Kintore. His reductive, linear works first appeared in the mid 1990s. While it may be challenging to reconcile these contemporary images with their traditional content, the overall shimmer he effects with seemingly minimal application radiates the artist's authority and self-assuredness.
Cooee Art
Mar. 20, 2023
George Ward Tjungarrayi, , Tingari 2005, Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen
Est: $4,000 - $8,200
George Ward Tjungarrayi Tingari 2005 Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen Code 19528
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 20, 2023
George Ward Tjungarrayi, , Tingari, Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen
Est: $450 - $900
George Ward Tjungarrayi Tingari Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen Code 19557
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 11, 2022
George Ward Tjungarrayi - Tingari, 2004
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Ward arrived in Papunya in the early 1960s while still in his teenage years and worked as a fencer and butcher in the community kitchen. Although born to different mothers, he shared the same father with Yala Yala Gibbs and Willy Tjunurrayai, and when he began to paint in 1976, he assisted these senior artists who worked within the tightly knit group of established Pintupi painters. Though he was reputed to have completed several canvases during the early 1980s, George Ward did not begin painting in earnest until after the death of his brother Yala Yala Gibbs in 1998. Thereafter, he rapidly developed his own style based on the men’s key designs used to incise ceremonial artefacts, including dance regalia, with their mesmeric interlocking geometric and parallel linear patterning. This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Kaakuratintja (Lake McDonald). In mythological times, a Tingari man visited this site before travelling west to Patantja. As he travelled, he carried two Kuniya (pythons) with him. One large venomous snake also travelled west from Lake McDonald. According to Pintupi mythology, the Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites during the Dreamtime.
Cooee Art
Apr. 17, 2022
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
Est: $400 - $600
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tjungurreye" 2006, acrylic on stretched canvas, 60x60cms. T&C's apply.
WA Art Auctions
Apr. 17, 2022
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
Est: $400 - $600
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tjungurreye" acrylic on stretched canvas, 60x60cms. T&C's apply.
WA Art Auctions
Mar. 08, 2022
George Ward Tjungarrayi - Kaakuratintja (Lake McDonald), 2007
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
George Ward arrived in Papunya in the early 1960s while still in his teenage years and worked as a fencer and butcher in the community kitchen. Although born to different mothers, he shared the same father with Yala Yala Gibbs and Willy Tjunurrayai, and when he began to paint in 1976, he assisted these senior artists who worked within the tightly knit group of established Pintupi painters. Though he was reputed to have completed several canvases during the early 1980s, George Ward did not begin painting in earnest until after the death of his brother Yala Yala Gibbs in 1998. Thereafter, he rapidly developed his own style based on the menâs key designs used to incise ceremonial artefacts including dance regalia with their mesmeric interlocking geometric and parallel linear patterning. This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Kaakuratintja (Lake McDonald). In mythological times, a Tingari man visited this site before travelling west to Patantja. As he travelled, he carried two Kuniya (pythons) with him. One large venomous snake also travelled west from Lake McDonald. According to Pintupi mythology, the Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites during the Dreamtime.
Cooee Art
Mar. 17, 2021
GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI, MAMULTJULKUNGA, 1999
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI born c.1943 MAMULTJULKUNGA, 1999 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 246.0 x 121.0 cm inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT9901127 PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne (gallery stamp verso) Private collection, Melbourne Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 26 March 2014, lot 111 Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states in part: 'This painting depicts designs associated with the claypan and soakage water site of Mamultjulkunga, north–west of Lake Mackay. Two Tingari men, one of the Tjapaltjarri kinship subsection and one of the Tjangala kinship subsection, made camp at this site.' © George Tjungurrayi/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 17, 2021
GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI, MULKUNUPALKANYA, 1997
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI born c.1943 MULKUNUPALKANYA, 1997 synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen 153.0 x 182.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT970865 PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Private collection, Victoria, acquired from the above in 1997 This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states in part: 'This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Mulkunupalkanya, near Lake Mackay. In mythological times a Tingari Man camped at this site. He caught and ate a snake which was living at the rockhole, only to have it burst out of his stomach afterwards. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature, no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.’ © George Tjungurrayi/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Jun. 15, 2020
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with catalogue no. GWT0433 149 x 173cm
Gibson's
Dec. 03, 2019
George (Hairbrush) Tjungarrayi (1947-) Tali Sandhills
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
This work is based on the Tingari men’s site in his country, west of Kintore. In mythological times, a large group of Tingari men came to this site. They performed ceremonies, singing the songs and performing the dances associated with this area. Here, an old Tingari man of the Tjapaljarri kinship subsection was said to have camped at the claypan and soakage water site Mamultjulkunya. These mythical Tingari characters travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari men were usually accompanied by novices and followed by the Tingari women. Their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings for post-initiation youths today, as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs. George Tjungarrayi gained a growing reputation from the mid 1990s as the emerging contemporary art market showed its preference for painterliness and a degree of abstraction. He is now considered amongst the most accomplished of all Pintupi male painters.
Cooee Art
Oct. 14, 2019
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with catalogue no. GWT0433 149 x 173cm
Gibson's
Aug. 22, 2019
George Ward Tjungurrayi (c1945 - ) - Tingari, 2005 150 x 204cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Ward Tjungurrayi (c1945 - ) Tingari, 2005 acrylic on Belgian linen (unstretched) 150 x 204cm certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Jun. 16, 2019
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1945) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with catalogue no. GWT0433 149 x 173cm
Gibson's
Jun. 04, 2019
Â George Tjungarrayi Ward (1945-) Muruntji 2003
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Although they were born of different mothers, George Ward shared the same father with Yala Yala Gibbs and Willy Tjunurrayai. He arrived in Papunya in the early 1960s while still in his teenage years and worked as a fencer and butcher in the community kitchen. Beginning to paint in 1976, he initially assisted senior artists who worked within the tightly knit group of established Pintupi painters. The creation of large works during these early years of the Western Desert art movement involved many men at various levels of responsibility. For the younger ones, like George, it was an apprenticeship in the skills, knowledge and cultural obligations required for the artistic vocation and for eventual ceremonial leadership within his tribal area. Though he was reputed to have completed several canvases during the early 1980s, he did not begin painting in earnest until after the death of his brother Yala Yala Gibbs in 1998. He rapidly developed his own style based on menâs designs used to adorn ceremonial artefacts including dance regalia with their mesmeric interlocking geometric and parallel linear patterning. This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Kaakuratintja (Lake McDonald). In mythological times, a Tingari man visited this site before travelling west to Patantja. As he travelled he carried two Kuniya (pythons) with him. One large venomous snake also travelled west from Lake McDonald. According to Pintupi mythology, the Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites during the Dreamtime.
Cooee Art
Mar. 05, 2019
George Tjungurrayi (Australian, b. 1943)
Est: $700 - $900
Large Circular Woollen Rug orange and white New Zealand wool in a geometric pattern
Shapiro Auctioneers
Mar. 05, 2019
George Tjungurrayi (Australian, b. 1943)
Est: $700 - $900
Large Circular Woollen Rug black and white New Zealand wool in a geometric pattern
Shapiro Auctioneers
Jun. 05, 2018
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAIYI (born c.1945) Kuninga Dreaming at Kaakuratintja 2003 acrylic on linen
Est: $26,000 - $36,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAIYI (born c.1945) Kuninga Dreaming at Kaakuratintja 2003 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. GW0310069 183 x 244cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs NT Caruana and Reid Fine Art, Sydney 2006 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
Apr. 19, 2018
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRANJI, UNTITLED, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 110 X 25CM
Est: $400 - $600
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRANJI, UNTITLED, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 110 X 25CM
Leonard Joel
Jul. 13, 2017
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI, UNTITLED, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 122 X 76CM, CAT NO. INSCRIBED VERSO: G.W. 841227
Est: $360 - $460
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI, UNTITLED, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 122 X 76CM, CAT NO. INSCRIBED VERSO: G.W. 841227
Leonard Joel
Jun. 15, 2017
George Ward Tjungarryi (c1940 - ) - Tingari 118 x 60cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
George Ward Tjungarryi (c1940 - ) Tingari acrylic on Belgium linen (unstretched) 118 x 60cm certificate attached including a photo of artist holding work
Lawsons
Dec. 11, 2016
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Claypan and Soakage Site, Pinkarru synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Claypan and Soakage Site, Pinkarru synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen 122 x 91 cm PROVENANCE: Papaya Tula Artists, N.T Private Collection, NSW OTHER NOTES: This painting depicts designs associated with Kaakuratintja (Lake MacDonald). In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men traveled to this site from Kulkuta, south-west of the Tjkula Community. The Kuningka (Western Quoll) Dreaming also traveled this same route. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 11, 2016
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on linen 100 x 135 cm PROVENANCE: Red Sand Art Gallery. Photos of work in progress OTHER NOTES: The Tingari Cycle is a secret song cycle sacred to initiated men. The Tingari are Dreamtime Beings who travelled across the landscape performing ceremonies to create and shape the country associated with Dreaming sites. The Tingari ancestors gathered at these sites for Maliera (initiation) ceremonies. The sites take the form of, and are located at, significant rockholes, sand hills, sacred mountains and water soakages in the western desert. Tingari may be poetically interpreted as song-line paintings relating to the songs (of the people) and creation stories (of places) in Pintupi mythology.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 11, 2016
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120 x 180 cm PROVENANCE: Red Sand Art Gallery, Alice Springs, NT Coo-ee Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW OTHER NOTES: The Tingari Cycle is a secret song cycle sacred to initiated men. The Tingari are Dreamtime Beings who travelled across the landscape performing ceremonies to create and shape the country associated with Dreaming sites. The Tingari ancestors gathered at these sites for Maliera (initiation) ceremonies. The sites take the form of, and are located at, significant rockholes, sand hills, sacred mountains and water soakages in the western desert. Tingari may be poetically interpreted as song-line paintings relating to the songs (of the people) and creation stories (of places) in Pintupi mythology.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 11, 2016
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
George Tjungarrayi Ward 2004 Tingari synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120 x 120 cm PROVENANCE: Red Sand Art Gallery, Alice Springs, NT Coo-ee Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW OTHER NOTES: The Tingari Cycle is a secret song cycle sacred to initiated men. The Tingari are Dreamtime Beings who travelled across the landscape performing ceremonies to create and shape the country associated with Dreaming sites. The Tingari ancestors gathered at these sites for Maliera (initiation) ceremonies. The sites take the form of, and are located at, significant rockholes, sand hills, sacred mountains and water soakages in the western desert. Tingari may be poetically interpreted as song-line paintings relating to the songs (of the people) and creation stories (of places) in Pintupi mythology.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 03, 2015
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) - Tingari 95 x 60cm
Est: $300 - $500
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) Tingari acrylic on canvas (unstretched) 95 x 60cm includes (12) working photos, signed on verso
Lawsons
Jun. 03, 2015
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) - Tingari 96 x 80cm
Est: $500 - $700
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) Tingari acrylic on linen (unstretched) 96 x 80cm signed verso, with CD with painting progress photos, CA.1370
Lawsons
Apr. 23, 2015
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) - Tingari 95 x 60cm
Est: $300 - $500
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) Tingari acrylic on canvas (unstretched) 95 x 60cm includes (12) working photos, signed on verso
Lawsons
Mar. 24, 2015
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Painted 2014. Artwork is ready to hang. 151cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 24, 2015
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on canvas
Est: $700 - $1,200
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on canvas Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Painted in 2014. Artwork is stretched and ready to hang. 84cm x 74cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 24, 2015
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen.
Est: $900 - $1,500
GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2014. Comes with Certificate of authenticity Artwork is ready to hang 101cm x 101cm
Ozbid Auctions
Mar. 08, 2015
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (B.c1945) TINGARI Our Land Gallery Certificate
Est: $400 - $600
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (B.c1945) TINGARI Our Land Gallery Certificate
GFL Fine Art
Mar. 08, 2015
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (B.c1945) TINGARI Our Land Gallery Certificate
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI (B.c1945) TINGARI Our Land Gallery Certificate
GFL Fine Art
Feb. 21, 2015
TJUNGARRAYI, George Ward (born c.1945)
Est: $300 - $500
TJUNGARRAYI, George Ward (born c.1945) Tingari. Cat #GWT0804002 Acrylic on Canvas 98x80cm
Davidson Auctions
Feb. 21, 2015
TJUNGARRAYI, George Ward (born c.1945)
Est: $300 - $500
TJUNGARRAYI, George Ward (born c.1945) Tingari. Cat #GWT0804001 Acrylic on Canvas 98x80cm
Davidson Auctions
Dec. 04, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) - Tingari Cycle Dreaming, 2007 205 x 157cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) Tingari Cycle Dreaming, 2007 synthetic polymer on canvas 205 x 157cm Red Centre Art certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Aug. 24, 2014
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen
Est: $600 - $900
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on linen Comes with COA Painted 2013 Artwork is stretched and ready to hang 63cm x 80cm
Ozbid Auctions
Aug. 14, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) - Tingari 96 x 80cm
Est: $700 - $900
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947 - ) Tingari acrylic on linen (unstretched) 96 x 80cm signed verso, with CD with painting progress photos, CA.1370
Lawsons
Aug. 03, 2014
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Belgium linen
Est: $500 - $800
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Belgium linen Comes with Certificate of Authenticity Painted 2013 Artwork is ready to hang 56cm x 80cm
Ozbid Auctions
May. 15, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1945-) - Tingari 150 x 150cm
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1945-) Tingari acrylic on canvas (unstretched) 150 x 150cm certificate of authenticity with photo of artist holding work
Lawsons
Apr. 17, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) - Tingari 151 x 94cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) Tingari acrylic on linen (unstretched) 151 x 94cm with a CD of painting in progress video
Lawsons
Mar. 20, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) - Tingari Dreaming 76 x 56cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) Tingari Dreaming acrylic on canvas (unstretched) 76 x 56cm certificate of authenticity
Lawsons
Mar. 20, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) - Tingari 151 x 94cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) Tingari acrylic on linen (unstretched) 151 x 94cm with a CD of painting in progress video
Lawsons
Mar. 20, 2014
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) - Tingari, 2009 110 x 95cm
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Ward Tjungarrayi (c.1947-) Tingari, 2009 acrylic on linen 110 x 95cm certificate of authenticity with photo of artist holding work
Lawsons
Oct. 27, 2013
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Linen
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Linen Artwork is stretched and ready to hang Comes with certificate of authenticity Painted 2013 GALLERY VALUE $9500 160cm x 101cm
Ozbid Auctions
Oct. 27, 2013
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Linen
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
GEORGE WARD TJUNGARRAYI "Tingari" Acrylic on Linen Artwork is stretched and ready to hang Comes with certificate of authenticity Painted 2013 Gallery Value $5000 67cm x 110cm
Ozbid Auctions