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# DOROTHY KNOWLES (1927–2023)

DOROTHY KNOWLES is a Canadian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $664.

A work by DOROTHY KNOWLES sold in 2019 for $4,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DOROTHY KNOWLES work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES work is $664.

The median DOROTHY KNOWLES painting sells for $4,461 across 23 lots.

The median DOROTHY KNOWLES work on paper sells for $432 across 21 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-01-24 |
| Paintings | 23 | $4,461 | $21,261 | — | 2024-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $432 | $777 | — | 2024-02-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $21,261 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,461 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $777 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $550 |

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 DOROTHY KNOWLES worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES work is $664. The median DOROTHY KNOWLES painting sells for $4,461 across 23 lots. The median DOROTHY KNOWLES work on paper sells for $432 across 21 lots.

### What is the average price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES painting is $4,461.

### What is DOROTHY KNOWLES's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DOROTHY KNOWLES painting is $21,261.

### What is the average price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DOROTHY KNOWLES work on paper is $432.

### What is DOROTHY KNOWLES's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DOROTHY KNOWLES work on paper is $777.

### What is DOROTHY KNOWLES's auction record?

DOROTHY KNOWLES's auction record is $21,261, set in 2007.

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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.