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# GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) (1949–2023)

## What is GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) at 1 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $395 including buyer’s premium (middle half $277–$783, n=15). The auction record is $1,371 for MAN ON SNOWMOBILE (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAN ON SNOWMOBILE, circa 1985 | Stone | $1,371 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | BEAR, 1988 | Stone | $1,280 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | STANDING MAN, circa 1975 | Stone | $1,279 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | SPIRIT FIGURES, 1980 | Stone | $1,178 | Waddingtons | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | TRANSFORMATION, circa 1977 | Stone | $1,099 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 6 | FIGURES, CA. 1970S, circa 1970s | Stone | $845 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | TRANSFORMATION, 1992 | Stone, antler | $804 | Waddingtons | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | SPIRIT, circa 1978 | Stone | $722 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 9 | COMPOSITION OF FIGURES | Stone | $701 | Waddingtons | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | MUSK OX SHAMAN, 1981 | Stone | $580 | Waddingtons | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $522 |
| Other | 5 | $207 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $424 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) is an Eskimo artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $816.

A work by GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) work is $816.

The median GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture sells for $522 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculptures typically sell for $348–$816 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $522 | $1,371 | — | 2026-05-28 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $348–$816 | $475 | $1,371 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,371 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,280 |

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 GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) work is $816. The median GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture sells for $522 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculptures typically sell for $348–$816 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture is $522.

### What is GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point)'s most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture is $1,371.

### What is the average price of a small GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point) sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point)'s auction record?

GEORGE ARLUK , Arviat (Eskimo Point)'s auction record is $1,178, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.