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# Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw (1908–1971)

## What is Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $589 including buyer’s premium (middle half $578–$1,071, n=11). The auction record is $4,110 for SWAN DANCE IN MASK - NUL LA (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWAN DANCE IN MASK - NUL LA | Gouache on paper signed and titled sight 13 x 16 in — 33 | $4,110 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | CHIEF WITH BEAVERHEAD GEAR | Gouache on paper signed and titled sight 16 x 13.5 in — 4 | $3,430 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | RAVEN HEAD MASK | Gouache on paper signed and titled sight 13.5 x 16 in — 3 | $3,430 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | GUN HWA LIGI GISA-YUM (THUNDERBIRD WHALE), circa 1959 | Gouache on paper signed and titled sheet 14 x 16.75 in — | $2,347 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | RAVEN, SUN, KLI.SA.LA | Gouache on paper signed and titled sheet 14 x 16.5 in — 3 | $1,160 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | GROUSE - THE CALLER OF THE WILDS, THE SPRUCE TREE - KING OF THE WILDS | Gouache on paper signed and titled sheet 14 x 16.5 in — 3 | $1,071 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | TWO FACE DANCE MASKS - TYEE SALMON, BULL FROG | Gouache on paper signed and titled sheet 14 x 16.5 in — 3 | $1,071 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | THUNDERBIRD | Gouache on paper signed and titled 13 x 16 in — 33 x 40.6 | $1,003 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | TWO FACE MASK - SEAL, LIZARD | Gouache on paper signed and titled 13 x 16 in — 33 x 40.6 | $1,003 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | SEAL FEAST DISH; TWO IN ONE WILDMAN'S DANCE MASK, HAMA'TSA | Gouache on paper signed and titled sheet 14 x 16.5 in — 3 | $803 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,003 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,003 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw is a Kwakwaka'wakw artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $937.

A work by Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw sold in 2025 for $2,347, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work is $937.

The median Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper sells for $1,003 across 27 lots.

The median Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw painting sells for $803 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $803 | $2,347 | — | 2025-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,003 | $4,110 | — | 2026-03-05 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $580–$1,138 | $1,003 | $4,110 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,430 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,347 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $803 |

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 Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work is $937. The median Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper sells for $1,003 across 27 lots. The median Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw painting sells for $803 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper is $1,003.

### What is Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper is $4,110.

### What is the average price of a small Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,003, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw's auction record?

Chief Henry Speck Sr. (Ozistalis) , Kwakwaka'wakw's auction record is $1,160, set in 2024.

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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.