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# Carl Ray, Cree (1943–1978)

## What is Carl Ray, Cree’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Carl Ray, Cree at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,011–$2,216, n=8). The auction record is $4,965 for UNTITLED (VISION OF NATURE) (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (VISION OF NATURE), circa 1975 | Acrylic on canvas signed in Roman and syllabics lower rig | $4,965 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 2 | STURGEON, 1975 | Acrylic on canvas signed in Roman and syllabics lower rig | $4,513 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1973 | Ink on paper signed in syllabics and Roman, dated '73 | $2,270 | Waddingtons | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (WOLVERINE) | Acrylic and ink on paper signed in Roman and syllabics lo | $1,450 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | MISHIPESHU, 1974 | Ink on paper signed in roman and syllabics and dated | $1,425 | Waddingtons | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (LOON AND CHICKS), 1974 | Acrylic on paper signed in Roman and syllabics lower righ | $1,423 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | LEGEND OF THE GREAT MOSQUITO | Acrylic on board signed in Roman and syllabics lower righ | $1,282 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (BURROWING MUSKRAT OR OTTER) | Acrylic on board signed in Roman and syllabics lower righ | $1,219 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMMUNICATION | SCREENPRINT | $384 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | CHICKS | SCREENPRINT | $110 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,423 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,424 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Ray, Cree is a Cree artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $904.

A work by Carl Ray, Cree sold in 2026 for $1,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Ray, Cree work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ray, Cree work is $904.

The median Carl Ray, Cree painting sells for $1,423 across 7 lots.

The median Carl Ray, Cree work on paper sells for $1,437 across 5 lots.

The median Carl Ray, Cree print sells for $247 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $247 | $384 | — | 2025-07-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,423 | $4,965 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,437 | $1,450 | — | 2025-05-01 |

Carl Ray, Cree's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $247. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,423, record $4,965. A typical Carl Ray, Cree painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,282–$4,513 | $1,423 | $4,965 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,965 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,513 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $110 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl Ray, Cree worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ray, Cree work is $904. The median Carl Ray, Cree painting sells for $1,423 across 7 lots. The median Carl Ray, Cree work on paper sells for $1,437 across 5 lots. The median Carl Ray, Cree print sells for $247 across 2 lots.

### What is Carl Ray, Cree's auction record?

Carl Ray, Cree's auction record is $1,450, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.