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# Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) (1919–2016)

## What is Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) at 1 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,497 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,565–$12,685, n=12). The auction record is $23,179 for OUR NIGHT OF SONG (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OUR NIGHT OF SONG, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas signed lower right | $23,179 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | SHAWL DANCE, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas signed lower left | $14,442 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | THE LEGEND OF NANABUSH, 1968 | Acrylic on kraft paper signed and dated lower right sight | $13,385 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | THE JOY OF STORY TELLING, 1981 | Acrylic on canvas signed and dated lower left | $12,452 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | THE INDIAN AND THE TALL FAIR LADY, 1971 | Acrylic on board signed and dated lower right | $7,662 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 6 | FIRE OF THE MAPLE LEAVES, 1968 | Oil pastel on paper signed and dated lower left | $7,585 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1978 | Ink and acrylic on paper signed and dated lower right | $5,409 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1978 | Acrylic and ink on paper signed and dated lower right sig | $3,082 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 9 | PUNISHMENT OF THE RACOON, 1969 | Acrylic on paper signed and dated lower right sight 23.25 | $2,900 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1983 | Monotype | $1,557 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $12,452 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $6,497 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $4,245.

A work by Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) sold in 2026 for $7,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) work is $4,245.

The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) painting sells for $10,057 across 8 lots.

The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) print sells for $1,079 across 2 lots.

The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) work on paper sells for $4,517 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,079 | $1,557 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,057 | $23,179 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,517 | $7,585 | — | 2025-05-01 |

Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi)'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,079. Paintings (8 lots) median $10,057, record $23,179. A typical Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) painting sells for around 9.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,663–$11,254 | $6,535 | $14,442 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $23,179 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,557 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $600 |

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 Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) work is $4,245. The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) painting sells for $10,057 across 8 lots. The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) print sells for $1,079 across 2 lots. The median Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) work on paper sells for $4,517 across 2 lots.

### What is Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi)'s auction record?

Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA , Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi)'s auction record is $23,179, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.