Kathleen Petyarre top ten paintings sold
The record public auction prices for the late Anmatyerre/Utopian master Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1935/1940–2018) are dominated by her mesmerizingly complex Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (Arnkerrthe) compositions. Renowned for her innovative, multi-layered “overdotting” technique that creates a sense of three-dimensional depth, her masterworks consistently fetch tens of thousands of dollars at premium auction houses. [1]
Top Recorded Public Auction & Landmark Sales
Because comprehensive historical art registries are closely guarded behind multi-tiered secondary market databases, a fixed tracking of her absolute “top ten” sequential hammer prices is restricted. However, verified public auction results highlight her highest-value sales milestones:
- Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (2008) — $80,000 AUD
Sold via Deutscher-Menzies in March 2009, this masterpiece represents her highest-recorded public auction sale to date. [1] - Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming – Hailstorm (2007/08) — $18,000 – $24,000 AUD (Auction Value)
Traded through elite fine art specialists like Deutscher + Hackett. [1] - My Country – After Hailstorm (2004) — $19,200 AUD
Sold through a live auction at Deutscher + Hackett in October 2009. [1] - Sandhills in Anungra — $15,000 – $20,000 AUD (Auction Estimate)
A large-scale synthetic polymer paint on linen work (183 x 137 cm) mapping out the journeys of Angerta (the little lizard) through her traditional country, handled by Leonard Joel. [1] - Bush Seed Dreaming (2007) — $6,000 – $8,000 AUD (Auction Estimate)
A massive, unstretched linen masterwork measuring over two metres (210.5 x 119 cm) tracking sacred flora lifecycles. [1]
Key Valuation Drivers & Market Presence
The exceptional market value of Petyarre’s paintings relies strictly on scale, visual depth, and early collection provenance. Her career exploded internationally after winning the prestigious 1996 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA). Works that replicate the fine, stippled texture of the Mountain Devil Lizard’s thorny skin—often layered over sweeping topographical lines that represent ancestral sandhill pathways—command the highest premium. [1, 2]
While her museum-grade canvases frequently command five-figure sums on the secondary market, authenticated primary works from reputable gallerists like Mbantua Gallery and Altyerre Aboriginal Artwork span accessible brackets based on scale: [1, 2]
- Large Gallery Linens (approx. 100 x 120cm): Regularly list between $7,500 AUD and $12,500 AUD.
- Small Cabinet Canvases (approx. 30 x 30cm): Highly collectable introductory pieces typically trade around $1,100 to $1,200 AUD. [1, 2, 3]
Would you like me to look into the cultural narrative of the Mountain Devil Lizard (Arnkerrthe) in Kathleen’s art, or are you seeking valuation insights for a specific canvas or board in your possession?

Oct 15, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, UNTITLED 2005,
Leonard Joel
Passed
Oct 12, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre, Australia , Bush Medicine Plant, acrylic on canvas
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sold: AUD300

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Bush Seeds, 2010
Millon & Associes
Sold: €1,300

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Sans titre
Millon & Associes
Sold: €3,400

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, 2006
Millon & Associes
Sold: €800

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, 2006
Millon & Associes
Sold: €800

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard, 2010
Millon & Associes
Sold: €2,400

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Moutain Devil Lizard Dreaming
Millon & Associes
Sold: €850

Oct 10, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming
Millon & Associes
Sold: €900
Sep 21, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 94cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
Sep 08, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 96cm x 101cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,000

Aug 28, 2026
Leonard Joel
Sold: AUD10,000
Aug 26, 2026
Lawsons
Sold: AUD1,400
Aug 24, 2026
Lawsons
Sold: AUD1,800
Aug 24, 2026
Lawsons
Passed
Aug 19, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935 – 2018), Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming
Gibson’s
Passed
Aug 19, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018), My Country – Bush Seeds 2005
Gibson’s
Passed
Aug 19, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018), Mountain Devil Lizard
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD800
Aug 04, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 129cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD3,750
Jul 27, 2026
Lawsons
Sold: AUD1,400
Jul 27, 2026
Lawsons
Sold: AUD800

Jun 28, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE “MOUNTAIN DEVIL LIZARD” 2012 ACRYLIC ON STRETCHED CANVAS, 99X99CMS.
WA Art Auctions
Sold: AUD900
Jun 25, 2026
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,600
Jun 25, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 92cm x 98cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,400
Jun 25, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 103cm x 97cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100
Jun 23, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre, (1935-2018), Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, 2012, acrylic on linen, 162 x 162 cm
Shapiro Auctioneers
Sold: AUD7,000
Jun 22, 2026
Lawsons
Passed

Jun 18, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, MOUNTAIN DEVIL LIZARD,
Leonard Joel
Passed

Jun 16, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (1940-2018), untitled, acrylic on canvas, 134 x 60 cm, stretched.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Sold: AUD900

Jun 16, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (1940-2018), untitled, acrylic on canvas, 150 x 92 cm, stretched.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Sold: AUD800
Jun 02, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), ”Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 100cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100

May 28, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, MOUNTAIN DEVIL LIZARD,
Leonard Joel
Passed
May 25, 2026
Lawsons
Passed
May 17, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (c1935-2018), Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming 2004
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD1,800
May 17, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (c1935-2018), Mountain Devil Lizard
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD1,800
May 12, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 90cm x 96cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
May 05, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre, (c.1940-2018), Sandhills 2005, synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sold: AUD4,800
Apr 28, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 93cm x 93cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,700
Apr 27, 2026
Lawsons
Passed
Apr 07, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
Apr 07, 2026
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,900
Apr 07, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 102cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100
Apr 07, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 102cm x 103cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100
Mar 23, 2026
Lawsons
Sold: AUD700
Mar 09, 2026
Kathleen Petyarre, Anmatyerre (1940-2018), My Country (Bush Seeds) 2004, acrylic an linen
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sold: AUD3,600
Mar 02, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), ”Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 95cm x 100cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100
Mar 02, 2026
Lawsons
Passed
Feb 17, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 91cm x 101cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
Feb 17, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018), Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, circa 2011
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD1,300

Feb 05, 2026
Leonard Joel
Passed
Jan 26, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 91cm x 94cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,500
Jan 26, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 92cm x 92cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,700
Jan 02, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 89cm x 93cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,400
Jan 02, 2026
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 73cm x 104cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
Dec 15, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 99cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200

Dec 14, 2025
Kathleen Petyarre (Aboriginal Australian 1940-2018) “Mountain Devil Lizard
Amanda Addams Auctions
Passed
Nov 23, 2025
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,000
Nov 23, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 99cm
Ozbid Auctions
Passed
Nov 18, 2025
Art Leven (formerly Cooee Art)
Sold: AUD7,000
Nov 02, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 98cm x 96cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,300
Nov 02, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 98cm x 100cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,200
Oct 19, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 100cm x 99cm
Ozbid Auctions
Passed

Oct 11, 2025
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, 2009
Millon & Associes
Sold: €3,200

Oct 11, 2025
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming, 2013
Millon & Associes
Sold: €4,000

Oct 11, 2025
Kathleen Petyarre (c. 1940 – 2018) Bush Seeds, 2010
Millon & Associes
Sold: €1,000
Sep 28, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen, 104cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,100
Sep 28, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 102cm x 102cm
Ozbid Auctions
Passed
Sep 22, 2025
Lawsons
Sold: AUD3,250
Sep 14, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (C.1940-2018), ”Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on canvas., 99cm x 101cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,500
Aug 31, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 73cm x 104cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD900
Aug 31, 2025
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD2,200
Aug 21, 2025
Kathleen Petyarre: Genius of Place (signed by artist with photo of artist signing)
Lawsons
Sold: AUD120
Aug 17, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), ”Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 104cm x 103cm
Ozbid Auctions
Passed
Aug 12, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018), My Country (Bush Seed) 2007
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD1,200
Aug 12, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018), Bush Seed Dreaming 2007
Gibson’s
Sold: AUD3,800
Aug 03, 2025
KATHLEEN PETYARRE, (c.1940-2018), “Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming”, Acrylic on linen., 103cm x 104cm
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,900
Jul 28, 2025
Lawsons
Sold: AUD3,000
Jul 23, 2025
Ozbid Auctions
Sold: AUD1,300
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