Molly Pwerle

Molly Pwerle top ten paintings sold

The record public auction prices for senior Utopia artist Molly Pwerle (c. 1919–2023) are topped by her highly structural, vibrant Awelye Atnwengerrp (Women’s Ceremony) canvases. As a prominent member of the famous “Pwerle Sisters” quartet, her primary and secondary markets occupy an exceptionally accessible bracket. Public open auction hammer records peak at $5,726 USD (approx. $8,800 AUD), while her largest and most culturally significant masterworks command up to $14,900 AUD on the fine primary gallery market. [1, 2, 3]

Because her open transaction index is concentrated across regional platforms with roughly 240+ lots tracked, a formalized standalone “top ten” ranking is closely guarded by paid registries. The top recorded market valuations and realized sales are detailed below: [1, 2]

Top Recorded Public Auction & Landmark Sales

• Awelye Atnwengerrp Masterwork — $5,726 USD (approx. $8,800+ AUD)
  Established as her all-time official public auction record price for a single canvas, tracked via international fine art networks. [1]
• Awelye Atnwengerrp (2008) — $2,000 – $3,000 AUD (Auction Estimate)
  A highly expressive, finely detailed canvas mapping out traditional body paint markings, cleared through specialized outlets like Ozbid Auctions and Gibson’s. [1, 2]
• Awelye (2018) — $1,500 – $2,500 AUD
  A beautifully multi-layered square format (100cm x 100cm) capturing the rhythmic movements of ceremonial dance lines, cleared with pristine certificates of authenticity. [1]
• Awelye Atnwengerrp (97cm x 97cm) — $1,000 – $2,000 AUD (Realised Range)
  Her classic square studio linens traded consistently across domestic secondary bidding platforms. [1]
• Bush Melon Dreaming Variants — $300 – $600 AUD
  Boutique commercial entries, including smaller canvas panels tracking the Anemangkerr (little desert melon) lifecycles.

Key Valuation Drivers & Gallery Pricing

The market presence of Molly Pwerle’s artwork relies heavily on scale, visual density, and community provenance. Alongside her legendary sisters Minnie, Emily, and Galya Pwerle, Molly began painting professionally later in life (around 2004). Her two signature styles command the highest collector premium:

1. Awelye Atnwengerrp: Long, sweeping linear tracks mimicking the ceremonial paint applied to the skin during Awelye ceremonies.
2. Bush Melon Dreaming: Concentric configurations, circles, and patterns representing wild desert fruits. [1]

While her works remain highly affordable at open auction (with a 12-month average settling around $543 USD), authenticated primary market works directly sourced from community-connected curators like Mbantua Aboriginal Art Gallery and Kate Owen Gallery list larger, premium stretched linens between $7,700 AUD and $14,900 AUD depending on scale and color layer depth. [1, 2]

Would you like me to look into Molly’s artistic collaboration with her sisters (such as Minnie Pwerle), or are you trying to value a specific canvas size or Dreaming series that you own?

Oct 18, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE (1920-2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp (Bush Tomato) 2008

Gibson’s

Sold: AUD1,400

Sep 21, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 98cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD800

Sep 08, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 98cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD750

Aug 04, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 99cm x 101cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,000

Jul 27, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2007, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 120 x 91 x 2 cm. (47.24 x 35.82 x 0.79 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,100

Jul 16, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Jun 25, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,100

Apr 15, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1919 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 70 x 85 x 3 cm. (27.55 x 33.46 x 1.17 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD700

Apr 07, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 73cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Apr 07, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 74cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Mar 02, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 97cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Mar 02, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 72cm x 120cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Mar 02, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (c1919 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 70 x 85 x 3 cm. (27.55 x 33.46 x 1.17 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 26, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), “Awelye”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD850

Jan 02, 2026

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,400

Dec 15, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 97cm x 97cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD600

Dec 15, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Nov 24, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (Aboriginal) (1920 – 2023), Awelye, 2009, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 127 x 59 x 2 cm. (50 x 23.2 x 0.7 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,300

Nov 23, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 101cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,500

Nov 23, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on canvas., 98cm x 97cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD650

Nov 02, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 97cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD400

Oct 19, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 74cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Sep 28, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919-2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 73cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD550

Sep 28, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 72cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD750

Sep 14, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye”, Acrylic on canvas., 72cm x 119cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,900

Aug 31, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 99cm x 100cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,200

Aug 03, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 99cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD650

Jul 23, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD800

Jun 16, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 26, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 26, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, Australia (c1920 – 2023), Body Paint, 2018, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Apr 21, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye”, Acrylic on linen.

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,100

Mar 12, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2008, acrylic on canvas (unstretched) (AF), 123 x 92 cm. (48.4 x 36.2 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,100

Jan 27, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Body Paint, 2018, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jan 27, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 110cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,400

Jan 02, 2025

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on linen., 111cm x148cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,100

Dec 18, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Dec 11, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2008, acrylic on canvas (unstretched) (AF), 123 x 92 cm. (48.4 x 36.2 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Nov 24, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), Awelye, 2020, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 150 x 104 x 2 cm. (59.0 x 40.9 x 0.7 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD2,200

Nov 24, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (1919 – 2023), Awelye Athwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 179 x 99 x 3 cm. (70.4 x 38.9 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,700

Nov 17, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on linen., 111cm x148cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 17, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on linen., 100cm x 151cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD2,000

Oct 27, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 131cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,400

Oct 27, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 99cm x 151cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD1,800

Oct 08, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on linen., 100cm x 151cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Oct 07, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 110cm x 146cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Sep 22, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 70 x 86 x 3 cm. (27.5 x 33.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD800

Sep 22, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Body Paint, 2018, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Sep 22, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Sep 22, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 131cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Sep 08, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), ”Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acylic on linen., 100cm x 151cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 25, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Body Paint, 2018, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Aug 25, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwenngerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 100cm x 131cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 04, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919- 2023), “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 60cm x 60cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD500

Jul 28, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 70 x 86 x 3 cm. (27.5 x 33.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD280

Jul 28, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,200

Jul 07, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c.1919 – 2023), “Awelye Atnwengerrp”, Acrylic on linen., 101cm x 148cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD900

Jun 23, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Body Paint, 2018, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

Jun 16, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919 – 2023) Awelye Atnwengerrp

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 16, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919 – 2023) Awelye Atnwengerrp

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD3,400

May 26, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 70 x 86 x 3 cm. (27.5 x 33.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 26, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 – 2023), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2021, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 121 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Passed

May 19, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919 – 2023)”Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen.Painted in 2020.Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.Artwork is stretched and ready to hang.110cm x 198cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD2,800

May 19, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2022. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artwork is stretched and ready to hang. 85cm x 86cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD900

Apr 28, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1930 – 2023), Awelye, 2020, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 80 x 80 x 3 cm. (31 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD1,800

Apr 28, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, (c1920 -), Awelye Atnwengerrp, 2008, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 121 x 91 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 35.8 x 1.1 in.)

Lawsons

Sold: AUD3,250

Mar 13, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE, Awelye Atnwengerrp, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 50 x 57 x 3 cm

Lawsons

Sold: AUD325

Mar 05, 2024

Molly Pwerle – Aldappa Dance Lines, 2005

Art Leven (formerly Cooee Art)

Sold: AUD2,200

Jan 28, 2024

MOLLY PWERLE ” Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2020.

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Dec 03, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c. 919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp ” Acrylic on linen

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 05, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 05, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 05, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Nov 05, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Oct 17, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c. 1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp” A…

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 27, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 27, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 10, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2022. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artwork is not stretched. 100cm x 148cm

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Aug 10, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (c.1919-2023) “Awelye Atnwengerrp” Acrylic on linen. Painted in 2018. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artwork is not stretched. 50cm x 119cm

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD700

Jun 20, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE (circa 1919-), ‘Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance), acrylic on canvas, stretched 40 x 40 cm. With Certificate of Authenti..

Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jun 18, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

May 28, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE – “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD700

May 28, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE – “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Sold: AUD900

May 28, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE – “Awelye”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 26, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE”Awelye”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 26, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 26, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 26, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Mar 26, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE “Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jan 31, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jan 31, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jan 31, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

Jan 31, 2023

MOLLY PWERLE”Awelye Atnwengerrp”

Ozbid Auctions

Passed

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