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# Helen Kalvak (1901–1984)

Helen Kalvak is an Inuit artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $332.

A work by Helen Kalvak sold in 1995 for $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Kalvak work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Kalvak work is $332.

The median Helen Kalvak print sells for $546 across 4 lots.

The median Helen Kalvak work on paper sells for $468 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $546 | $546 | — | 2018-02-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $468 | $495 | — | 1993-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-08-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $546 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $495 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $440 |

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 Helen Kalvak worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Kalvak work is $332. The median Helen Kalvak print sells for $546 across 4 lots. The median Helen Kalvak work on paper sells for $468 across 2 lots.

### What is Helen Kalvak's auction record?

Helen Kalvak's auction record is $546, set in 1995.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Kalvak auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-kalvak (updated 2026-11-01).

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.