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# David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk (b. 1950)

## What is David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $2,611 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,569 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,738 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $3,818.

A work by David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sold in 2026 for $5,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk work is $3,818.

The median David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture sells for $2,611 across 47 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 47 | $2,611 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $3,818. The median David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk sculpture sells for $2,611 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 $2,611.

### 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.

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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.