Ace Powell (1912–1978)
What is Ace Powell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Ace Powell at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $726–$8,470, n=5). The auction record is $15,730 for Indians Moving Camp (2025, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indians Moving Camp | Oil on canvas | $15,730 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Making a Deal | Oil on canvas | $10,640 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 3 | Blackfeet Winter | Oil on canvas | $9,520 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Looking West | Oil on canvas | $8,470 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Silent Enemy, 1976 | Bronze | $4,095 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 6 | Buffalos in Winter | Oil on canvas | $3,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Native American riders on horseback | Oil on canvas | $2,812 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Crossing the Trail of the Law | Oil on canvas | $2,142 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | Enemy | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Montana Homestead | Oil on canvas | $1,573 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,142 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,142 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Ace Powell is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,374. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ace Powell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ace Powell on OpeningBid →What is a Ace Powell work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ace Powell work is $1,374.
The median Ace Powell painting sells for $1,175 across 19 lots.
The median Ace Powell work on paper sells for $2,585 across 1 lots.
The median Ace Powell sculpture sells for $1,467 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 22 | $1,175†‡ | $15,730 | 86.4% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,585‡ | $2,585‡ | 25% | 2009-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,467‡ | $2,585‡ | 66.7% | 2026-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,520† | $15,730 | — | 2025-07-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $735–$6,746†‡ | $940†‡ | $15,730 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,730 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $10,640 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $2,585‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,585‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $349 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ace Powell worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ace Powell work is $1,374. The median Ace Powell painting sells for $1,175 across 19 lots. The median Ace Powell work on paper sells for $2,585 across 1 lots. The median Ace Powell sculpture sells for $1,467 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ace Powell painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ace Powell painting is $1,175. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ace Powell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ace Powell painting is $15,730.
What is the average price of a small Ace Powell painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ace Powell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ace Powell's auction record?
Ace Powell's auction record is $15,730, set in 2025.
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