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# Kent Monkman (b. 1965)

## What is Kent Monkman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Kent Monkman at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $71,536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35,428–$108,683, n=6). The auction record is $381,000 for The Storm (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Storm, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $381,000 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 2 | Recumbent Dandies Observe the Perils of the Games, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $139,700 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Flow, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $110,766 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Study for “The Deluge”, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $102,432 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Ah-Nó-Je-Nahge (He Who Stands on Both Sides, A Distinguished Ball Player), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $40,640 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Ha-Na-Tá-Nu-Maúk (Wolf Chief, Head Chief of the Tribe) with Indian Beau 8,566, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $33,691 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | FORT EDMONTON, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas 24 ins x 36 ins | $30,919 | Waddingtons | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Study for the Examination, 2008 | Colored pencil, watercolor and gouache on paper | $25,400 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | MODERN LOVE, 2012 | Acrylic overpaint signed in the print, titled, dated 2012 | $2,456 | Waddingtons | May 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $102,432 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $32,305 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kent Monkman is a First Nations artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $40,640.

A work by Kent Monkman sold in 2026 for $40,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kent Monkman work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kent Monkman work is $40,640.

The median Kent Monkman painting sells for $102,432 across 9 lots.

The median Kent Monkman work on paper sells for $25,400 across 2 lots.

The median Kent Monkman print sells for $2,456 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,456 | $2,456 | — | 2019-05-02 |
| Paintings | 9 | $102,432 | $381,000 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $25,400 | $25,400 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $125,233 | $381,000 | — | 2025-11-26 |

Kent Monkman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,456. Paintings (9 lots) median $102,432, record $381,000. A typical Kent Monkman painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $125,233.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $381,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $139,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,456 |

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 Kent Monkman worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kent Monkman work is $40,640. The median Kent Monkman painting sells for $102,432 across 9 lots. The median Kent Monkman work on paper sells for $25,400 across 2 lots. The median Kent Monkman print sells for $2,456 across 1 lots.

### What is Kent Monkman's auction record?

Kent Monkman's auction record is $381,000, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kent Monkman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kent-monkman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.