David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk (b. 1950)
What is David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,291 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,846–$3,645, n=12). The auction record is $6,770 for STRIDING BEAR (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRIDING BEAR, 1976 | Nephrite jade | $6,770 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 2 | TUNIK, 1995 | Stone | $5,859 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 3 | LUMAK AND THE WHALE LEGEND, 1990 | Stone, ivory, twine | $4,773 | Waddingtons | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | TRANSFORMING HEADS WITH BIRD, 2021 | Stone, catlinite | $4,330 | Waddingtons | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | BEAR WITH HELPING SPIRIT, 1991 | Stone, catlinite, synthetic inlay | $3,748 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | SHAMAN WITH KAKINIIT (TATTOOS), 1987 | Stone, antler, steel | $3,611 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 7 | MONUMENTAL LUMAK AND THE WHALE LEGEND, 1991 | Stone, antler | $3,569 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | WINGED SHAMAN, 2010 | Stone | $3,558 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | STRIDING BEAR, circa 1985 | Stone | $3,205 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 10 | MUSK OX TRANSFORMATION, 2006 | Stone, antler | $3,024 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 23 | $2,517 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,569 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,492 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $4,773.
A work by David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sold in 2026 for $5,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk work is $4,773.
The median David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture sells for $2,517 across 47 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 47 | $2,517 | $6,770 | — | 2026-05-28 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $865–$3,291 | $2,289 | $6,770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,205–$3,611 | $3,569 | $3,748 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,770 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,859 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk work is $4,773. The median David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture sells for $2,517 across 47 lots.
What is the average price of a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture is $2,517.
What is David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture is $6,770.
What is the average price of a small David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk's auction record?
David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk's auction record is $4,773, set in 2022.
See the full David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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