Kenojuak Ashevak (1927–2013)
What is Kenojuak Ashevak’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Kenojuak Ashevak at 16 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $699–$1,513, n=11). The auction record is $6,509 for Le retour du soleil (2017, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulugaq Nunavummi, 1999 | Stonecut in colors on paper under Plexiglas | $3,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Comparing Braids, 1993 | Stonecut in colors on rice paper | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Radiant Loon, 1998 | Stonecut print | $1,200 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (ink and coloured pencil drawing) | Ink and coloured pencil drawing | $1,065 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le retour du soleil, 1962 | Bois gravé en couleurs | $6,509 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Le retour du soleil, 1962 | Bois gravé en couleurs | $3,878 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Into the Light, 1999 | Colour etching and aquatint | $3,104 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 4 | Sunburst Owl, 2009 | Serigraph on etched glass in oak frame | $1,826 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | Composition; Arctic Scene; Animal Kingdom; Bird with Spirits, 1967 | Engraving | $1,386 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Spotted Loon, 2006 | Colour lithograph | $1,191 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 13 | $1,008 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,191 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenojuak Ashevak is an Inuit artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $685. 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 Kenojuak Ashevak sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenojuak Ashevak work is $685.
The median Kenojuak Ashevak print sells for $694 across 27 lots.
The median Kenojuak Ashevak work on paper sells for $600 across 7 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 | 28 | $694†‡ | $6,509 | 96.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $600†‡ | $3,250 | — | 2022-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,878 | $6,509 | — | 2022-07-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $312–$675† | $630† | $1,386 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $630–$1,813†‡ | $1,008†‡ | $6,509 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $600–$1,100‡ | $750‡ | $3,250 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,100‡ |
‡ 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 Kenojuak Ashevak worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenojuak Ashevak work is $685. The median Kenojuak Ashevak print sells for $694 across 27 lots. The median Kenojuak Ashevak work on paper sells for $600 across 7 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 Kenojuak Ashevak print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenojuak Ashevak print is $694. 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 Kenojuak Ashevak's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenojuak Ashevak print is $6,509.
What is the average price of a medium Kenojuak Ashevak print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenojuak Ashevak print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,008, 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 Kenojuak Ashevak's auction record?
Kenojuak Ashevak's auction record is $6,509, set in 2017.
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