> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/general-idea-canadian-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# General Idea, Canadian (1968–1994)

## What is General Idea, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for General Idea, Canadian at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $789 including buyer’s premium (middle half $718–$906, n=9). The auction record is $3,264 for AIDS (2018, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | URSA MAJOR & TAURUS: PAVILLION FRAGMENTS FROM THE STARRY VAULT, 1983 | Oil on analine dyes wove paper, the full sheet signed | $1,973 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | PLACEBO (HELIUM), 1992/2001 | 3 custom-shaped printed mylar balloons with title sheet in plastic sleeve | $789 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | MAGIC PALETTE, 1980 | Inking glasses with magnetic bottoms, on chromed-meta | $762 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIDS, 1987 | Silkscreen | $3,264 | Waddingtons | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | LIGHT ON (FILM INSTALLATION PROGRESS REPORT), 1972 | Screenprint on mirror signed and inscribed in marker 18 x 24 | $1,445 | Waddingtons | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | URSA MAJOR AND TAURUS: PAVILLION FRAGMENTS FROM THE STARRY VAULT, 1983 | Oil on analine dyes wove paper, the full sheet signed | $1,188 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | URSA MAJOR AND TAURUS: PAVILLION FRAGMENTS FROM THE STARRY VAULT, 1983 | Letterpress, 23-carat-gold hot-stamping, analine dyes on paper | $906 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | MANIPULATING THE SELF, 1973 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper stamped-signed, titled | $897 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE, STUDY FOR URSA MAJOR AND TAURUS: PAVILION FRAGMENTS FROM THE STARRY VAULT 1983, 1983 | Lithograph in colours with gold foil and embossing on paper | $718 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | STUDY FOR URSA MAJOR AND TAURUS: PAVILION FRAGMENTS FROM THE STARRY VAULT, 1983 | Lithograph in colours and metallic foils on paper from an un | $504 | Waddingtons | Jul 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $611 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $812 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


General Idea, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $775.

A work by General Idea, Canadian sold in 2026 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a General Idea, Canadian work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a General Idea, Canadian work is $775.

The median General Idea, Canadian print sells for $789 across 16 lots.

The median General Idea, Canadian photograph sells for $3,264 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $789 | $1,973 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,264 | $3,264 | — | 2018-10-04 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $438–$1,252 | $812 | $1,973 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $3,264 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,973 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,445 |

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 General Idea, Canadian worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a General Idea, Canadian work is $775. The median General Idea, Canadian print sells for $789 across 16 lots. The median General Idea, Canadian photograph sells for $3,264 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a General Idea, Canadian print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a General Idea, Canadian print is $789.

### What is General Idea, Canadian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a General Idea, Canadian print is $1,973.

### What is General Idea, Canadian's auction record?

General Idea, Canadian's auction record is $3,264, set in 2018.

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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.