Rita Letendre (1928–2021)
What is Rita Letendre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 119 auction results for Rita Letendre at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,358–$36,246, n=8). The auction record is $47,738 for Sans titre (oil on canvas) (2025, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (oil on canvas), 1965 | Oil on canvas | $47,738 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 2 | Field, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $46,863 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Éclatement, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $32,707 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Jour d'été, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $32,378 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | L’ESPACE D’UN MOMENT, 1962 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘62 3112.0" x 3512.0" | $29,765 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |
| 6 | Circuit nocturne, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $27,266 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Reflet, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $26,246 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 8 | Eridan, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $19,247 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 9 | Sans titre (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $18,745 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1967 | Acrylic on board | $17,196 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $22,746 |
| Prints | 13 | $367 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,759 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $919 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $637 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 119 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Rita Letendre is a Canadian artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $9,912. 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 Rita Letendre sold in 2026 for $17,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
2 Rita Letendre works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Rita Letendre free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Rita Letendre record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Rita Letendre on OpeningBid →What is a Rita Letendre work worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Letendre work is $9,912.
The median Rita Letendre painting sells for $15,892 across 49 lots.
The median Rita Letendre print sells for $637 across 31 lots.
The median Rita Letendre work on paper sells for $6,238 across 10 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 | 31 | $637 | $1,256 | — | 2024-11-07 |
| Paintings | 50 | $15,892‡ | $195,988‡ | 98% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $6,238‡ | $10,099 | — | 2021-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $162,502‡ | $195,988‡ | — | 2023-12-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rita Letendre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $637. Paintings (50 lots) median $15,892, record $195,988. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Rita Letendre painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $162,502.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $282–$919 | $664 | $1,256 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,152–$14,943‡ | $9,725‡ | $41,998 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $11,818–$32,378‡ | $19,247‡ | $47,738 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $12,121–$23,676‡ | $16,431‡ | $195,988‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $195,988‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $162,502‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10,099 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,377‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $919 |
‡ 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 Rita Letendre worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Letendre work is $9,912. The median Rita Letendre painting sells for $15,892 across 49 lots. The median Rita Letendre print sells for $637 across 31 lots. The median Rita Letendre work on paper sells for $6,238 across 10 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 Rita Letendre painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rita Letendre painting is $15,892. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rita Letendre's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rita Letendre painting is $195,988. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Rita Letendre print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rita Letendre print is $637.
What is Rita Letendre's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rita Letendre print is $1,256.
What is the average price of a large Rita Letendre painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rita Letendre painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Rita Letendre painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rita Letendre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rita Letendre's auction record?
Rita Letendre's auction record is $195,988, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Rita Letendre record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Rita Letendre on OpeningBid →