Daphne Odjig (1919–2016)
Daphne Odjig is a Canadian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,229. 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 Daphne Odjig sold in 2026 for $5,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daphne Odjig work is $1,229.
The median Daphne Odjig print sells for $360 across 22 lots.
The median Daphne Odjig painting sells for $12,559 across 13 lots.
The median Daphne Odjig work on paper sells for $1,170 across 7 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 | 22 | $360 | $361 | — | 2022-07-14 |
| Paintings | 14 | $12,559‡ | $37,534 | 92.9% | 2023-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,170 | $2,098 | — | 2025-11-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Daphne Odjig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $360. Paintings (14 lots) median $12,559, record $37,534. A typical Daphne Odjig painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $11,839–$23,239‡ | $15,415‡ | $37,534 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $37,534 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $24,895‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,098 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $361 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $360 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $243 |
‡ 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 Daphne Odjig worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daphne Odjig work is $1,229. The median Daphne Odjig print sells for $360 across 22 lots. The median Daphne Odjig painting sells for $12,559 across 13 lots. The median Daphne Odjig work on paper sells for $1,170 across 7 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 Daphne Odjig print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daphne Odjig print is $360.
What is Daphne Odjig's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daphne Odjig print is $361.
What is the average price of a Daphne Odjig painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daphne Odjig painting is $12,559. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Daphne Odjig's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daphne Odjig painting is $37,534.
What is Daphne Odjig's auction record?
Daphne Odjig's auction record is $37,534, set in 2017.
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