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# JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) (1926–2005)

## What is JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82 including buyer’s premium (middle half $45–$137, n=9). The auction record is $2,502 for UNTITLED (DRYING FISH) (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (DRYING FISH) | Graphite drawing signed in syllabics | $2,502 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (WOLF HUNTING CARIBOU) | Coloured pencil drawing | $1,816 | Waddingtons | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (FISH CAUGHT IN THE WEIR) | Coloured pencil drawing | $817 | Waddingtons | Aug 2023 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (FIGURES AND ANIMALS), circa 1980 | Duffel, felt, embroidery floss, thread | $632 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (GETTING INTO BED) | Graphite drawing signed in syllabics verso | $591 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (BEARS WITH CATCH) | Graphite drawing signed in syllabics | $318 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (MAN IN KAYAK AND CARIBOU CROSSING) | Graphite drawing no visible signature | $318 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (FIVE FIGURES) | Graphite drawing signed in syllabics verso | $250 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A MAN CRAWLING BEHIND ROCK TRYING TO APPROACH THE BIRDS WITHOUT SCARING THEM, 1997 | Woodcut signed and titled in syllabics | $273 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | FISHING WEIR, 1996 | Woodcut signed and titled in syllabics | $273 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $250 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $191 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $206 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) is an Inuit artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $137.

A work by JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) sold in 2026 for $219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work is $137.

The median JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work on paper sells for $318 across 15 lots.

The median JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print sells for $104 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $104 | $273 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $318 | $2,502 | — | 2026-04-30 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $45–$207 | $104 | $273 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $219–$817 | $318 | $2,502 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,502 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $273 |

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 JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work is $137. The median JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work on paper sells for $318 across 15 lots. The median JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print sells for $104 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work on paper is $318.

### What is JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) work on paper is $2,502.

### What is the average price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print is $104.

### What is JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print is $273.

### What is the average price of a medium JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)'s auction record?

JANET KIGUSIUQ , QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)'s auction record is $1,816, set in 2023.

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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.