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# Kim Dorland (b. 1974)

## What is Kim Dorland’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Kim Dorland at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,788–$7,620, n=13). The auction record is $31,495 for Parklife (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parklife, 2007 | Oil | $31,495 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | Swimming in the Lake, 2007 | Oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, unframed sign | $19,405 | Waddingtons | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Beer + Pussy, 1974 | Spray paint | $13,844 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | THERE AINT NO CURE FOR LOVE #2, 2009 | Oil on board signed, titled and dated 2009 on the rev | $13,006 | Waddingtons | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | The Lost, 2008 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $12,804 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | BUSH PARTY #6, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas signed, titled and dated 2006 on the re | $9,463 | Waddingtons | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Blanket, 2016 | Oil and inkjet print on canvas | $9,450 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Orange Girl, 2008 | Oil on board | $8,466 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Bridge | Mixed media on canvas | $7,668 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Shortcut #2, 2008 | Painting | $7,620 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $7,620 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,958 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $4,788 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim Dorland is a Canadian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $7,437. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Dorland sold in 2026 for $8,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Dorland work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Dorland work is $7,437.

The median Kim Dorland painting sells for $7,437 across 35 lots.

The median Kim Dorland print sells for $6,048 across 3 lots.

The median Kim Dorland work on paper sells for $3,585 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $6,048 | $9,450 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 35 | $7,437‡ | $44,397‡ | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,585 | $3,585 | — | 2016-11-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-03-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Kim Dorland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $6,048. Paintings (35 lots) median $7,437, record $44,397. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,032–$9,463‡ | $5,440‡ | $12,061‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,200–$19,641‡ | $13,425‡ | $44,397‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $44,397‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $31,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $9,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,585 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Kim Dorland worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Dorland work is $7,437. The median Kim Dorland painting sells for $7,437 across 35 lots. The median Kim Dorland print sells for $6,048 across 3 lots. The median Kim Dorland work on paper sells for $3,585 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kim Dorland painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Dorland painting is $7,437. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kim Dorland's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Dorland painting is $44,397. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Kim Dorland painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Dorland painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kim Dorland's auction record?

Kim Dorland's auction record is $44,397, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Kim Dorland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-dorland (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.
