Douglas Kirkland (1934–2022)
Douglas Kirkland is a Canadian artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,000. 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 Douglas Kirkland sold in 2024 for $11,657, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Douglas Kirkland on OpeningBid →What is a Douglas Kirkland work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Kirkland work is $2,000.
The median Douglas Kirkland photograph sells for $2,005 across 50 lots.
The median Douglas Kirkland print sells for $1,690 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Kirkland photographs typically sell for $842–$2,471 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 11 | $1,690‡ | $5,040 | 54.5% | 2023-07-07 |
| Photography | 80 | $2,005†‡ | $11,657 | 62.5% | 2025-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,222 | $11,657 | — | 2024-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $842–$2,471†‡ | $1,755†‡ | $8,222 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,637–$4,719†‡ | $2,418†‡ | $11,657 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $11,657 |
| Photography | 2017 | $8,222 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,113‡ |
‡ 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 Douglas Kirkland worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Kirkland work is $2,000. The median Douglas Kirkland photograph sells for $2,005 across 50 lots. The median Douglas Kirkland print sells for $1,690 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Kirkland photographs typically sell for $842–$2,471 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Douglas Kirkland photograph?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Kirkland photograph is $2,005. 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 Douglas Kirkland's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Kirkland photograph is $11,657.
What is the average price of a Douglas Kirkland print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Kirkland print is $1,690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Douglas Kirkland's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Kirkland print is $5,040.
What is the average price of a small Douglas Kirkland photograph?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Douglas Kirkland photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Douglas Kirkland photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Douglas Kirkland photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Douglas Kirkland's auction record?
Douglas Kirkland's auction record is $11,657, set in 2024.
See the full Douglas Kirkland record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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