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# KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) (1927–2013)

## What is KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $921–$2,875, n=46). The auction record is $48,276 for OWL WITH YOUNG (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OWL WITH YOUNG, circa 1975 | Stone | $48,276 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | BIRDS FROM THE SEA, 1960 | Sealskin stencil | $21,416 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN, circa 1975 | Stone | $13,521 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 4 | SNOWY OWL, circa 1960 | Stone | $12,637 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | VISION IN AUTUMN, 1960 | Stonecut | $7,615 | Waddingtons | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | GEESE FRIGHTENED BY FOX, 1960 | Stonecut | $6,226 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | BIRD HUMANS, 1960 | Stonecut | $5,867 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THEO WADDINGTON COMMISSIONED PORTFOLIO, 1979, 1979 | Lithographs 12 works | $9,026 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 2 | COMMISSIONED SET OF FIVE SERIGRAPHS BY THE INUIT GALLERY OF VANCOUVER, 2006, 2006 | Serigraph each titled, dated and numbered 34/35 | $7,328 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | SIILAVUT, NUNAVUT (OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR LAND), 1999 | Lithograph titled, dated and numbered 70/99 | $6,389 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $8,797 |
| Other | 28 | $2,199 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,370 |
| Prints | 41 | $912 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $1,557 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $672 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) is a Canadian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,046.

A work by KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) sold in 2026 for $13,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work is $1,046.

The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print sells for $1,005 across 80 lots.

The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper sells for $1,371 across 20 lots.

The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) sculpture sells for $8,797 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) prints typically sell for $795–$2,736 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 80 | $1,005 | $21,416 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,371 | $2,564 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $8,797 | $48,276 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,521 | $48,276 | — | 2026-05-28 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $196–$790 | $541 | $3,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $795–$2,736 | $1,256 | $21,416 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,188–$1,645 | $1,371 | $2,564 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,848–$13,300 | $8,797 | $48,276 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $48,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,416 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,521 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,026 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,564 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,332 |

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 KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work is $1,046. The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print sells for $1,005 across 80 lots. The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper sells for $1,371 across 20 lots. The median KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) sculpture sells for $8,797 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) prints typically sell for $795–$2,736 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print is $1,005.

### What is KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset)'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print is $21,416.

### What is the average price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper is $1,371.

### What is KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset)'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper is $2,564.

### What is the average price of a medium KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset) work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset)'s auction record?

KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. , Kinngait (Cape Dorset)'s auction record is $5,250, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.